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Exhibition by terre des hommes switzerland

Currently, pictures on the theme of "Wearing Masks" from the MePower migration project are on display at the Crescenda restaurant in Basel. The photo exhibition provides insights into our work with young people with a refugee background. In the MePower project, young people with a refugee background learn about their strengths and possibilities for action and have the opportunity to network with each other. In the MePower summer workshop 2022 of terre des

Youth exchange across borders

Nothing works at terre des hommes switzerland without young people. Young people are not only our target group, they are also actively involved in our projects. Many of them are connected in the International Youth Network IYN. Together, they stand up for a global culture of tolerance: Young people from Africa, Latin America and Switzerland act freely and self-determined in the International Youth Network.

"Living your dreams"

Young people get involved - that is the simple motto of the women's organization Wadada in Tanzania. One of the active young women is Annastazia Suphian Anthony from Mwanza on Lake Victoria. She is 19 and delegate for Tanzania in the International Youth Network of terre des hommes switzerland. She has been campaigning for the Wadada organization since 2019. You get involved

Torture and detention of Sahrawi students in Morocco

Away from the current World Cup and the success of the Moroccan team, complaints have been filed against Morocco in UN human rights cases. Sahrawi students are still imprisoned as political prisoners. Morocco achieved a sensation by reaching the World Cup semifinals. The jubilation was great when the team became the first African team ever to advance this far. This success

Health and sexual rights

Almost one-third of all women in developing countries have their first child at the age of 19 or younger. This is according to the latest study "Motherhood in Childhood" published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in June 2022. Research shows that there are various reasons for the high number of teenage pregnancies: early first sexual experiences, child abuse and difficult access to contraceptives.

Strong women for a sustainable world

It is a sad reality: girls and women in many parts of the world are still exploited and mistreated because of their gender. With our projects in southern Africa and Latin America, we give them the chance to take control of their lives and build a more secure future. Mariam John* is 21

Statement on the police action of 25.11.22 against unauthorized demonstration in Basel

On Friday, November 25, an unauthorized demonstration in Basel ended violently. After about 200 people gathered on the Theaterplatz around 7 p.m. on the occasion of the International Day against Violence against Women, the Basel City Cantonal Police used various means such as rubber bullets to break up the demonstration. According to the police, dialogue with the demonstrators had been sought beforehand.

Global Action Month 2022: Say No to Violence - Let's Break the Silence

During Global Action Month (GAM), young people from the International Youth Network (IYN) are once again taking action. GAM is a partnership campaign of terre des hommes switzerland and terre des hommes Germany within the framework of the international Terre des Hommes movement and takes place every year in November. Under the motto "Say No to Violence: Let's Break the

Mateus Nascimento is a young farmer from Paraíba, Brazil.

The gold from the northeast of Brazil

Couscous is a food that is so present in northeastern Brazil that many Brazilians are unaware of its African origins. The food, made from corn flour, is an essential part of Brazilian food culture. One of the products that is trying to establish itself is the "Flocão da Paixão". But the battle for market share is fierce. At one

Young people in the crosshairs: In many places, repression and police violence are part of everyday life. Photo: José Ramiro Laínez Sorto

Civil society under pressure

When governments target non-governmental organizations, be it with bureaucratic hurdles, smear campaigns or even violence against activists, terre des hommes switzerland has to rethink its role as an international partner organization. Strengthening civil society has always been a cornerstone of our work. It is the partner organizations in our program countries that make need-based projects possible and, with their profound

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Exhibition by terre des hommes switzerland

Youth exchange across borders

"Living your dreams"

Torture and detention of Sahrawi students in Morocco

Health and sexual rights

Strong women for a sustainable world

Statement on the police action of 25.11.22 against unauthorized demonstration in Basel

Global Action Month 2022: Say No to Violence - Let's Break the Silence

The gold from the northeast of Brazil

Civil society under pressure

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