ZDF logo! dedicated its programming to World Children`s Day, showcasing various facets of the topic. This included a section on the topic of child labour – filmed in the project area of our partner organisation PASOCAP in Bolivia. PASOCAP is active in the mining town of Potosí. Around 7,000 children and young people work there as shoeshine boys or newspaper vendors, as domestic workers or in the mines. They come from very poor backgrounds and thus contribute to the family income. Some of them work under hazardous and dangerous conditions. With the support of Dialogue Works, around 800 working children and young people are now organised and active as part of the Bolivian children’s movement. They claim their rights as working children, for decent wages and working conditions, protective clothing and access to education. The episode is really worth seeing, as it shows why children in Bolivia are often campaigning for their right to dignified work. Please click here for the episode; unfortunately it is only available in German.

Last Saturday, we hosted the (online) closing event of Dialogue Works—a special occasion that brought together almost everyone involved in the project. Participants included members of the Children’s Advisory Committee (CAC), their parents and caregivers, their coordinators, project staff, the steering committee, and consultants. What made this event even more remarkable was the worldwide involvement of participans. People logged in from across the world—from the Philippines to Guatemala and countless countries in between. In total, 103 Zoom accounts were active during the event, but since many cameras showed groups of children and youth, the actual number of participants was much higher. Highlights of the Event The closing event was filled with a lot of fun activities. Here’s what we did: We are incredibly proud of the impact Dialogue Works has had and grateful for the global community that made it possible. Watch the Video Below!Celebrate the inspiring stories and achievements of the CAC members by watching the final Dialogue Works video. Thank you to everyone who made this project such a success!

Curious to know what children and young people around the world think about their role in global events? We’re thrilled to share that the results of our recent child-friendly survey are now available! This survey gathered responses from children and young people from across the globe, giving them a platform to voice their opinions, hopes, and ideas about participation in important global events. This is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the perspectives of children and young people and supporting them towards meaningful participation. Dive into the document to learn more about their thoughts and let these voices inspire you!

We are thrilled to announce that two members of our Dialogue Works’ Child Advisory Committee, Melaní from Guatemala and Shekinah from Zimbabwe, have been selected as two of the twelve child delegates for the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, taking place in Bogotá, Colombia, on November 7th and 8th. This conference aims to unite global leaders, advocates, and stakeholders in the fight against violence towards children, emphasizing the importance of their voices in shaping policies that affect their lives. Melaní and Shekinah will represent the voices of working children globally. Having just arrived for the preparatory sessions, we wish them all the best as they prepare to engage with decision-makers and contribute their unique perspectives on issues affecting children worldwide.

We are hiring one to two Global Coordinator(s) for the Dialogue Works campaign. This part- or full-time position, from January to June 2025 (with a possibility of extension), will support the transition to the next phase of the project, focused on realizing the right to be heard and participation of children in vulnerable situations by engaging them in permanent local participatory structures in Zambia, Peru and India; these will in a second step be scaled up to national, regional and global levels. Key responsibilities include finalizing the current project, coordinating with partner organizations, and preparing for the new “Global Network on Child Participation” (2025-2029). Applicants should have experience in network building, children’s rights, and participatory approaches. Apply by October 15th, 2024. Interviews will be held in October. For more details, please refer to the full job description.

en français We are excited to launch a survey aimed at gathering insights from children about their involvement in global events. Whether you’ve attended a World Conference, Summit, or Ministerial Conference, or simply want to share your thoughts, we would like to hear from you! Global events bring together decision-makers from around the world to discuss crucial issues like education, climate change, and health. It is important that children are part of these discussions. This survey seeks to understand your experiences and ideas on how to make these events more child-friendly, inclusive, and impactful. Your feedback will help create guidelines for meaningful children’s participation in global events. These guidelines will be finalized in a virtual meeting in January 2025, with input from both adults and children. If you’re between 8 and 24 years old and have participated in or have an interest in global events, we invite you to take part in this survey. Your voice can improve the future of children’s participation in global events! Please click here for the English, Spanish and French …