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Achievements

What is the Programme doing and what has the Programme achieved?

NGO Network                  
One of the most important achievements to date is the network of NGO partners across Europe (in EU member states and non EU member states). The network has shared its experiences and through this we have formed the development of good practice and contributed to advocacy positions at regional and national level. For more information about the Network, go to The Separated Children in Europe Programme and for national SCEP NGO contact points, go to NGO Network Contacts

Development of Statement of Good Practice
The  provides a clear and simple overview of the principles, policies and practices required to implement measures that will ensure the promotion and protection of the rights of separated children in Europe. It reflects the experience and practice of the SCEP NGO Network and it should be seen as both a tool for practitioners in the field as well as a standard bearer from which to lobby and advocate for change. The Statement of Good Practice continues to be updated and revised. Latest a 4th revised edition in 2009: Statement of Good Practice

Advocacy
Efforts are being made to ensure that the rights and needs of separated children are included in national and EU legislations. In cooperation with Save the Children's Brussels Office it has been possible to lobby and advocate on behalf of separated children at a European level. Programme seminars have taken place involving members of the network in order to formulate plans towards national and EU levels, and to foster contacts and communication. For a full view of SCEP Position papers, advocacy documents etc. go to Publications

 Sharing of information and experience                   
Several Programme conferences and seminars have been held in different European cities with participation of government officials, UNHCR, reasearchers, practitioners and Network members from the countries covered by the Programme.

The SCEP NGO Network meets on a biannual basis.

Newsletter
The SCEP Newsletter is published bianually and contains information about the SCEP programme activities, EU policy and legislative developments as well as reporting on developments and changes in the situation for separated children in the European countries covered by the SCEP. The information is primarily provided by the NGO partners and the UNHCR SCEP Focal Points. The Newsletter also brings information on events and new publications.  The newsletters can be downloaded from Newsletter

 Annual Report
An annual report is published once a year and gives a brief view of the SCEP activities and achievements. The annual reports can be downloaded from Publications

 SCEP Youth Network
From February 2007 to February 2009 the SCEP has been implementing the project "Networking with youth to combat violence against separated children", funded by a Daphne Action Grant. The project supported separated children and youth across Europe in addressing child rights issues relevant to them and supported the formation of a European forum for separated children and youth, the SCEP Youth Network. Reports from and an evaluation report of the project can be downloaded from Publications

Thematic Groups
In 2009 the SCEP NGO members established 4 thematic groups on: Age assessment; Guardianship: Return & reintegration and Trafficking.