Reducing Risks in Uncertainty

November 21, 2024

Kids in Need of Defense's latest report explores the impact of the Ukraine crisis on displaced unaccompanied and separated children, focusing on legal protection, humanitarian…

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Understanding UKR Status for Ukrainian Refugees

October 2, 2024

This guide outlines the essential legal rights and protections available to Ukrainian refugees staying in Poland. It covers the steps to ensure legal residency, access…

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Escalating Threats to Unaccompanied Children in Gaza Underpin Need for Immediate Permanent Ceasefire

August 27, 2024

Washington, DC –  In response to ongoing reports of the more than 19,000 Palestinian children left unaccompanied or orphaned in Gaza, and the reality that…

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Murals are important, but greater transformations are necessary

July 5, 2024

Tapachula, Mexico – Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), an international nonprofit organization committed to protecting the rights of unaccompanied migrant children and their families,…

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KIND's Work in Poland

June 10, 2024

KIND in Poland KIND has worked in Poland since 2022. We work through a combination of a dedicated KIND staff attorney (based in Lublin) and…

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KIND Urges Protection for 17,000 Unaccompanied and Separated Children Caught in the Crosshairs of Middle East Unrest

February 5, 2024

Washington, DC – Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) today urged protections for the more than 17,000 unaccompanied and separated children identified by UNICEF in…

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Community Legal Pledge

December 14, 2023

KIND’s Multistakeholder Community Legal Pledge Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is proud to join the Multistakeholder Community Legal Pledge, which aims to unite the…

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Programs in Central America and Mexico

July 13, 2023

KIND's Child Migrant Return and Reintegration Program in Central America and Mexico ensures the safe return of unaccompanied children, providing vital services such as mental…

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Providing Protection to Unaccompanied Children in Europe

June 26, 2023

KIND achieves safety and stability and secures rights for unaccompanied children in Europe through high-quality legal assistance, capacity building, and advocacy. Children are increasingly seeking…

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