In DR Congo children experience insidious forms of violence, exploitation and abuse. It happens in many areas, and especially in South, North Kivu. Violence against children happens in places where children should be most protected – their homes, schools and communities. The abuse can be physical, emotional or sexual. And in many cases, children suffer at the hands of the people they trust. Children in humanitarian settings are especially vulnerable. During armed conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies, children may be forced to flee their homes, some torn from their families and exposed to exploitation and abuse along the way. They risk injury and death. They may be recruited by armed groups. Especially for girls and women, the threat of gender-based violence soars. Harmful cultural practices pose another grave risk in various parts of the world. Hundreds of thousands of girls have been subjected to child marriage and female genital mutilation – even though both are internationally recognized human rights violations. No matter the circumstance, every child has the right to be protected from violence. KCCA connects children to vital social services and fair justice systems – starting at birth. KCCA provides care to the most vulnerable, including children uprooted by conflict or disaster; victims of child labor or trafficking; and those who live with disabilities or in alternative care. Protecting children means protecting their physical and psychosocial needs to safeguard their futures.