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CCC invited to the UN in Geneva to meet with the Committee on the Rights of the Child

At the beginning of February, Children Change Colombia was invited by the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) to participate in the pre-sessional working group of Colombia in Geneva. Our Executive Director Angela Carreño attended the session and presented the situation of forced recruitment of Children in Colombia.

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Emergency Appeal: A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Catatumbo

Children in Catatumbo need you CCC has launched an emergency project with the grassroot organisation ´Fundación 5 Sentidos´. Your support can change the life of a displaced family. Help Children

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peace and conflict in colombia event ucl

Call for Change: Reflections on Peace and Conflict in Colombia

The panel provided an insightful conversation on the challenges and opportunities for peace in Colombia, featuring experts in the field. Academics and field workers presented findings from their research and

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Cecilia attends our project to tackle child recruitment in Bogotá

Protecting Colombia’s Children: The Fight Against Forced Recruitment and Sexual Exploitation

This article highlights the critical work being done to protect Colombia’s children, while shedding light on the ongoing challenges they face. Ending these abuses requires sustained efforts from communities, organisations, and institutions alike to create lasting change and ensure that no child is left behind.

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Harnisha Uppal

Fundraising Intern

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exploitation of venezuelan children displaced to Colombia

Child Exploitation and Trauma Amid the Venezuelan Exodus to Colombia

Venezuelans have been escaping the economic hardship and political repression, with Colombia being the primary destination for these migrants. As of January 2024, Colombia is hosting 2.9 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants. The crisis and influx of migrants from Venezuela to Colombia increases the risk of economic exploitation of children and child labour – an already prevalent issue for many communities in Colombia.

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