N° 187 – The concept of ‘family’: The challenge of protecting children in and out of families

In the context of the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family, ISS suggests reflecting on the family concept, its definition and meaning, and to address the complexities linked to this process through a series of articles on this issue. Undoubtedly, children’s rights must be protected irrespective of the child’s family situation and irrespective of the definition of ‘family / families’ that is adopted.