Chile and Mexico boost child protection programs in El Carmen and Juárez

In the Ñuble region of Chile, the Service of Protection organized a specialized protection circuit in El Carmen's public library, gathering municipal representatives and local agencies to reinforce collaborative networks for the rights of children, girls, and adolescents. The meeting reviewed first‑semester results, promoted foster‑family alternatives, and emphasized youth participation. Regional director Jean Paul Cárcamo said, “When we talk about specialized protection, we talk about a public mandate that requires permanent presence, articulation and commitment in the territories.”

In Juárez, Mexico, the state’s Executive Commission for Victim Assistance (CEAVE) concluded a psychosocial accompaniment program targeting children and adolescents who are victims of crime and their families. The program aimed to strengthen resilience, promote rights awareness, and incorporate a gender perspective, providing parents with tools for positive parenting. Representatives stated, “The restitution of rights and the integral healing of our children is a priority; this program closes one cycle of workshops and opens a new stage of empowerment and safety for families.”