The Right to a Healthy Environment: Finally an Official Child’s Right
Today, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child published authoritative guidance to States on what they must do to uphold children’s right to a clean, healthy and…
Terre des Hommes Suisse is launching the “Save my planet, Save my rights” campaign to mark World Environment Day on 5 June!
From Senegal to Haiti, via India and Peru, during the week of 5 June, the children supported by Terre des Hommes Switzerland are getting together to defend their right to…
How young people and children are taking action around the world to assert their right to live in a healthy environment
In the countries of action of Terre des Hommes Switzerland, they are mobilising for the protection of the environment and resilience in the face of climate change. As agents of…
Climate crisis threatens children’s rights
The right to a healthy, safe, clean and sustainable environment was recognised in July 2022 as a full human right by the 161 Member States of the United Nations General…
Registration is open for the 2023 Corporate Walk!
Terre des Hommes Switzerland invites Geneva companies and institutions of all sizes and in all sectors to mobilize in favor of children's rights, through the Corporate Walk from 1 to…
Colombia, host country of the 2023 Walk of Hope!
Every year the Marche de l'Espoir animates the Quai du Mont-Blanc and the Perle du Lac in Geneva for one day. In addition to the solidarity march, many activities are…
Terre des Hommes Suisse Alliance adopts a climate and environmental Roadmap
The Alliance terre des hommes schweiz / Terre des Hommes Switzerland presents a joint climate roadmap to halve their CO2 emissions and thus contribute to a safer future and environment for future and a safer environment for future generations.
La région de Madre de Dios au Pérou est au coeur des violences actuelles dans le pays.
Peru: In the face of growing instability Terre des Hommes Suisse reminds us of the importance of respecting children’s rights
Since the dismissal and the arrest of the President Pedro Castillo accused of corruption and attempted coup d'état in December, Peru is in complete turmoil. The demonstrations follow one another…
23 January – International Education Day
Terre des Hommes Switzerland is committed to ensuring that children have access to education and avoid dropping out of school in the countries where the organization works. The distribution of homework,…
HAITI: Manje Lakay, a concrete application of education for sDEVELOPMENT
Haiti: Manje Lakay is an educational program whose goal is to promote long-term reflection on sustainable production and consumption patterns (SDG 12) and on the balance of ecosystems. It is…