Children’s rights are laid out in international, regional and national frameworks that establish the fundamental rights each child has. Children and young people who lack adequate paternal care require specific protection and are more likely to not have their rights met. We take action to amplify their voices and bring them to the forefront of policy and decision-making, working with states and partners to help ensure that children and young people who have lost parental care or risk losing it are protected, cared for and empowered and that their rights are respected.

Together with partners and recognized stakeholders, we work to help build a sustainable future for all children and young people. We put them at the centre of our actions to support the Sustainable Development Goals, recognizing that every single child and young person has a right to be included in global efforts to make sustainable development a reality.