Save the Children
For over 100 years, Save the Children advanced children’s rights around the world. We do whatever it takes every day and in times of crisis — to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We strive to ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard— transforming their lives and the future we share. Because we believe every girl and boy has the right to survive and thrive.
What are the Six Grave Violations Against Children?
What are the Six Grave Violations Against Children?
In 2025 alone, 38,558 grave violations against children were verified worldwide.
And in 2024, more than half of the verified grave violations occurred in just four countries: the occupied Palestinian territory, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigeria and Somalia.
The War on Children Is Escalating. Where Is Canada’s Leadership on Human Rights?
The War on Children Is Escalating. Where Is Canada’s Leadership on Human Rights?
Around the world, in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, and many other places, children are bearing the brunt of war. Bombs destroy homes. Armed groups close their schools. Violence and displacement replace daily routines and safety.
Save the Children’s annual Stop the War on Children report documents record levels of grave violations against children, including killings, maiming, recruitment, abductions, sexual violence, and denial of humanitarian access.
WHAT WE DO FOR CHILDREN
Emergency
When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children survive, and that their right to learn, play and enjoy a childhood is protected, no matter what is going on around them.
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Health
Every 6 seconds a child dies from a preventable illness or disease. From pre-pregnancy through to early childhood, we are committed to providing health and nutrition programs in the world’s poorest and most fragile communities to save children's lives and ensure they grow up healthy.
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Education
Millions of children are being robbed of an education because of who they are or where they live. Education improves life-long health, income and prospects. We work to ensure every child receives a quality education and gains the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
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Protection
Too many children around the world live in danger. We are there for vulnerable children, keeping them safe from harm whether they are living on the streets, in refugee camps, or in institutions. We also work to change national and international policies on child protection.
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Gender Equality
Gender equality is a basic right for all people, including children. We are committed to addressing gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality through our programs so children in all regions of the world can attain their equal right to survival, protection, development and participation.
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Reconciliation
We recognize that not all children’s rights are equally realized in Canada, and those most deprived of their rights are First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children. That’s why we are focusing our programs in Canada on reconciliation through a child-centred approach.
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