BY VERONICA BABIRYE More children in Uganda who are caught up in the legal system now have a safe space in which to confidently express themselves, thanks to the tireless advocacy work of Viva’s partner network, CRANE. The promotion of children’s rights is a responsibility not only for the government but every member of the …
A heart for building a more effective child protection system in Paraguay BY ANNA BARKER At the start of last year, Ruth Sharon came to us at Viva with a strong legal career specialising in child abuse cases and a heart to make a difference. She wanted to help governments and judiciaries ensure their child …
BY MIM FRIDAY Whilst responding to the coronavirus crisis is a major focus for our global partner networks, the pre-existing, strategic work must continue. Here is one example of an ongoing programme from CRANE, our partner network in Uganda. A partnership with the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecution has allowed CRANE to train …
Viva and its partner network in Uganda have an increasing presence in ensuring that children’s rights are protected through the country’s justice system. CRANE has had the privilege of providing training in Child Development and Psychology to all prosecutors in Uganda over the past two years. Such was the impact of this training on the …