War Child Canada- WCC
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WCC envisions a society where children and young people have the right to grow up free from fear, violence, and to develop their full potential
and contribute to a peaceful future for themselves and others. War Child Canada exists to create the conditions that will fulfill the protection, development and survival
rights for children and young people who are living with or recovering from the effects of armed conflict.
We
believe in the power of children and young people, and so will ensure they participate in decisions which affect
their lives so that their voices will be heard and their contributions made to count
» Values
• Committment to child protection
• Transparency
• Equity, Team wor k
• Participation
• Peaceful resolution of conflict
» Objectives
1. Legal Intervention through providing direct legal aid to survivors of SGBV.
2. Awareness raising through educating communities.
3. Capacity building of government within the JLOS about women’s and children’s rights
» Target Beneficiaries
Children
» Laspnet Membership Cluster
Gender Justice
» Area(s) of Work / Focus
• Legal Representation
• State Brief Litigation
• Diversion, Legal Advice and Counselling
• Community Activities
• Research and advocacy
» Summary of Activities
• Legal Aid for SGBV survivors in Acholi and Lango sub regions
Contacts:
Plot 9 Erinayo Oryema Road, Kanyagoga,
Bar Dege Divison, Gulu Municipality, Gulu
P.O. Box 275,
Gulu, Uganda | Tel:+256-414-530353
Email:
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| Website:www.warchild.ca
