The International Social Service strives to support, protect and reunite children, families, and individuals separated as a consequence of cross border migration.
The ISS network strives to find solutions that enhance the protection of children in vulnerable situations. Our key priorities are to protect the best interest of the child above all other considerations through multiple levels of intervention including cross border casework providing socio-legal counsel and psychological support.
ISS promotes and protects the rights of children, families and individuals according to human rights conventions, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Inherent to this approach ISS is prioritising the best interests of the child by notably using a participative approach.
As ISS celebrates diversity, it continually strives for respecting and promoting the understanding and acceptance of all cultures worldwide.
The principles of neutrality, confidentiality, independence, transparency, and impartiality are at the heart of ISS work.
ISS has a shared commitment to families, children and individuals that unites its global network.
