Content of type (all types) tagged with "Conflict/Post-Conflict" for the period December 2008
Children and youth around the world are among the most severely affected demographics when countries decline into, pursue and eventually rise out of conflict. The cycle of violence leads many to enter refugee camps, to lose one or both parents and other family members, or to join the fighting themselves. The effects of this trauma present lifelong consequences for those affected, not only in terms of economic self-sufficiency but also of mental and physical health, educational attainment, and overall well being. This section of the website draws together reports, tools, guidelines and other resources on this topic to provide practitioners and donors with the information they need to meet the demands of these challenging environments.
Challenging choices: Protection and livelihoods in Darfur
A review of the Danish Refugee Council's programme in West Darfur

This HPG Working Paper draws heavily on a review of the Danish Refugee Council's (DRC) work on livelihoods and protection in the Zalingei corridor in eastern West Darfur. It focuses in particular on threats to physical safety, freedom of movement and access to adequate means of subsistence, and their resulting impacts on people's livelihoods and protection.

Section 4.3 of the working paper outlines lessons learned from the DRC's programming activities, which include vocational and recreational training with youth.

Creator: 
Susanne Jaspars
Sorcha O'Callaghan
Contributor: 
Danish Refugee Council
Overseas Development Institute
Publisher: 
Humanitarian Practice Group (HPG)
Date: 
2008
Remote Resource: 
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US Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) Request for Global Proposals

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law for countries in Africa (Sudan, Nigeria, Chad and Zimbabwe), Europe (Belarus), the Near East (Saudi Arabia and Syria), South and Central Asia (Nepal and Sri Lanka), and the Western Hemisphere (Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela).

Solicitations relating specifically to youth and children:

  • Sudan (approximately $500,000 available): DRL seeks proposals that promote human rights in Sudan, especially of women and children. Applicants must demonstrate current experience implementing programming in Sudan.
  • Syria (approximately $1,000,000 available): DRL seeks civil society proposals that will develop Syrian youths’ understanding of civic responsibilities, democratic institutions, and the rule of law.
  • Sri Lanka (approximately $500,000 available): DRL seeks labor proposals that combat child soldiering.
Closing Date: 
Thu, 12/11/2008
Donor: 
US Department of State,DRL
URL: 
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=43343
Child Soldiers and Small Arms
Date: 
Fri, 12/12/2008
Location: 
1601 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington D.C., 4th Floor Conference Room
Host: 
Washington Network for Children and Armed Conflict (WNCAC)

On Friday, December 12th, WNCAC will hold a discussion on Child Soldiers and Small Arms with guest speakers Rachel Stohl, Senior Technical Analyst at the Center for Defense Information and small arms specialist; and Jimmie Briggs, journalist and author of Innocents Lost: When Child Soldiers Go To War, whose current work focuses on violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The event will take place at at Search for Common Ground (4th Floor Conference Room, 1601 Connecticut Ave. NW) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. RSVP to wncac@sfcg.org if you would like to attend.