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The international network
An international network of partners working together to protect rights, support families and respond to transnational social challenges.
Source: International Social Service – General Secretariat, Geneva.
A global presence
A network present in more than 120 countries
ISS brings together organisations and institutions that work across borders to protect children’s rights and support families facing transnational family and social situations.
The network is constantly evolving; please contact the General Secretariat for any information about its members.
Organisation
How the network works
Founded in 1924, International Social Service (ISS) is a global network based on cooperation between organisations and institutions with complementary statuses and areas of expertise.
Geneva
The General Secretariat
It coordinates the network, supports the development of its members and encourages the sharing of knowledge and practice. It leads international advocacy and runs global programmes – notably the International Reference Centre for the Rights of Children Deprived of their Family and the Verona Principles on surrogacy.
International ISS website ↗Members
NGOs
Legally independent, they carry out the ISS mission in their country and work as closely as possible with families.
Members
Government bodies
Public services and bodies that work with the ISS network and help carry out its mission within their mandate and national legal framework.
The ISS network
A shared mission, complementary expertise
Within their mandate and national legal framework, its members help find appropriate solutions to cross-border situations, placing the best interests of the child at the heart of their work.
Supporting
children and families facing cross-border difficulties.
Protecting
children’s rights and preventing situations of vulnerability.
Reuniting
families separated by borders, where this is in the best interests of the child.
Mediating
in international family conflicts and fostering dialogue.
Guiding principles
Network members undertake to respect the vision, mission, methodology and working principles of ISS.
- Neutrality
- Confidentiality
- Independence
- Transparency
- Impartiality