Principles
In a context more and more difficult and tense for migrants, ISS is fully committed to ensuring that the main international legal instruments relating to children and family protection are respected, diffused and enforced as part of the core values which guide its action and are part of its service provision. The organisation is convinced that its global and consistent approach allows it to provide concrete and durable assistance to children and families as well as have a positive influence on the migration policies of States.
Legal basis of ISS action
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
- European Convention on Human Rights, 1950
- United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
- European Convention on the Exercise of Children’s Rights, 1996
- Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, 1980
- Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, 1993
- Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children, 1996
Core principles of ISS action
- Commitment to the social and legal protection of the child and family
- Promotion and defence of Human Rights and, more specifically, Children’s Rights
- Respect of cultural diversity and enhancement of solidarity
- Guarantee of confidentiality
- Dedication to neutrality, independence and impartiality
- Endorsement of voluntary commitment, responsibility and transparency