Defence for Children (DCI) International

Unverified non-profit organisation

Defence for Children (DCI) International is an independent NGO with aim to ensure ongoing practical and concerted international action directed towards promoting and protecting children’s rights. The organisation has consultative status with UNESCO, ECOSOC, UNICEF and the Council of Europe, and submits interventions to the UN.

At the global level, the DCI movement is united in its commitment to working for children’s rights in juvenile justice. DCI works to protect, defend and advocate for the rights of children and young people in conflict with the law.

Website

http://www.defenceforchildren.org/

Year established

1979

About this organisation

Partnership types

Advocacy of global issues; Standards and guidelines development; Provision of services...show all (3)

Regions / countries / territories

Europe: Switzerland

Global issues

Children, youth and family welfare; Human rights; Labour conditions