This volume is a collection of original essays written by prominent child advocates, law teachers, social workers, activists and professionals from across the globe. The focus is not simply on describing challenging situations or the un-met needs of children in specific countries, but also to offer examples of positive solutions and successful initiatives on behalf of children and youth. The projects described in the book are drawn from Asia (India, Pakistan and China), Europe (England and Poland), North America (the USA), THE Middle East (Israel) and Africa (Kenya).