Accelerating SDG Implementation for Children: Joining Forces Against Violence and Exploitation
Collaborating under the initiative "Joining Forces," six child-focused international NGOs are joining hands to accelerate the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the well-being of children, specifically in protecting them from violence and exploitation. They have launched two key initiatives aimed at enhancing program impact and advocating for child rights globally and within participating countries. The efforts include developing innovative child-led solutions to combat abuse and violence, guiding program direction through an international Steering Group, and initiating detailed implementation plans in selected countries.
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Joining Forces to Accelerate Implementation of the SDGs for Children from violence and exploitation
Joining Forces Joining Forces: End Violence & Child Rights Now (Post-Bellagio) Background In June 2017, the leadership of the six child-focused international nongovernmental organizations1 met in Bellagio, Italy, and agreed to team up to influence the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the benefit of children. 1ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, SOS Children s Villages, Save the Children, Terre des Hommes International Federation, World Vision 2
Joining Forces We jointly agreed to two initiatives: Joining forces to End Violence against Children a national level effort, focused on five pilot countries to increase program impact in protecting children from violence (SDG 16.2) Paul Bode, ChildFund International, is designated lead Joining forces on Child Rights Now a national and international level advocacy campaign in up to 20 countries to increase our program impact in protecting children from violence (SDG 16.2) Patrick Canagasingham, CCFC, was designated lead. 3
Joining Forces Joining Forces to End Violence against Children Goals: To jointly develop and scale innovative child-led solutions to end abuse, trafficking and all forms of violence against children in their own communities. Support the implementation of these solutions and use the results to influence national policies and legal frameworks. 4
Joining Forces Structure and Activities An international Steering Group made up of senior staff from six organizations will guide the program direction, supported by a Project Manager who will handle the daily responsibilities. Steering Committee collated methodologies, resources and guidance to inform program development. Child-friendly Accountability Methodology is included and referenced in the documentation. 5
Joining Forces The countries selected for the End Violence initiative were selected based on their affiliation with Pathfinding Countries and key criteria on Violence against Children. They are: El Salvador, Indonesia, Mexico, Philippines & Uganda. Local committees established in country with a member of each child- focused agency represented. ChildFund Mexico among offices active in the process. Country committees working on detailed implementation plans (Due 30 March) 6
Partnerships Steering committee met in mid-April to submit country proposals. The country offices of the organizations participating in the Joining Forces initiative are encouraged to direct existing resources to the initiative. Each country to enable the development of the country-level proposal and/or initiate some preliminary activities. Each country can access resources of this seed fund up to a maximum of US$20,000 for which they can present a proposal to the steering committee member assigned to their country. Cross-organizational team established to develop joint funding proposal for major donors. 7
Joining Forces Child Rights Now Goal: The implementation of child-related SDGs and targets, driven by increased political commitment, contributes towards the realization of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Outputs: Three Global Child Rights Progress Reports will be produced in 2019, 2024 and 2030. 8
Joining Forces Countries: Bangladesh Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Colombia Guatemala India Kenya Malawi Peru Philippines Senegal Spain Sweden Thailand Uganda Zambia 9
Joining Forces Child Rights Situation Analyses (CRSAs) will be conducted in up to 20 countries by a minimum of three child-focused agencies per country, including participation of children. The CSRAs of the 20 countries will serve as an input to the Global Child Rights Progress Report consisting of trends analysis on both SDGs and child rights. Results of Child Rights Progress report to be targeted at high-level meeting convened in April 2019, setting the agenda for UN Heads of States SDG Review in September and the 30th anniversary of the CRC in November. 10
Joining Forces The Bellagio Spirit The Bellagio process has generated new forms of cooperation in several regions and countries among the agencies. Example Bolivia: National-level collaborative agreement between the Bellagio organizations Joint advocacy on implementation of Law on Children and Adolescents Sharing of methodologies and materials on child protection programming Joint event for technical teams to learn from each other s programs ChildFund and SOS Children s Villages specifically exchanging knowledge and approaches for responsive parenting programs 11
