“Child Protection or Hidden Agendas? Unpacking the Role of International NGOs Like UNICEF, Save the Children.....”
Organizations like UNICEF , Save the Children , Plan International , World Vision , etc. are some of the biggest players in the child rights and protection sector. Their stated mandates are things like: Improving child health, nutrition, and education. Strengthening laws and systems to protect children from abuse and exploitation. Advocating for children’s rights in emergencies (conflict, natural disasters). Supporting governments in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) . For example, in Nepal: UNICEF supported the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens to develop child protection guidelines. Save the Children has worked on child-friendly local governance, child marriage prevention, and early-grade reading programs. These programs are audited, evaluated, and often co-funded by governments and other donors. 🕊️ Allegations & Suspicions It’s true that some local communities perceive large INGOs as: Promoting certain...