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Cross Border Family Connections and 7 Principles to Protect Children’s Rights in Practice

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Global Webinar on Cross Border Family Connections and Children's Rights, hosted by International Social Service (ISS) members from around the world. In this webinar, we will delve into the essential principles outlined in our Global Advocacy Paper on ‘Equity in Permanency’, which emphasizes the importance of prioritizing family placements for children in...

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