10/06/2026
With this year's International Day for Children in Street Situations theme of Access to Justice, children and youth representatives gathered for the Metro Manila Local Congress for CiSS 2026.
Over four days, participants shared their experiences, reflected on the challenges they face, and worked together to develop posters and messages calling for greater protection, inclusion, and support for CiSS. The Congress also included a day of swimming and recreation, celebrating the resilience of children and young people and their right to play, rest, and enjoy being children. ☀️
The Congress culminated in a dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights, where participants presented their outputs, shared their stories, and raised questions and recommendations directly to duty-bearers.
We thank our partners from Kanlungan sa Erma Ministries, Tulay ng Kabataan Foundation, Virlanie Foundation, Manila Boystown Complex, the City Social Welfare and Development Office of Dasmariñas, and the Social Services Development Department of Quezon City for joining us in creating spaces where children are heard and their voices matter. 💚