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STEP is a child protection charity committed to working alongside young people and their families in the Kurdish region of Iraq. Step Values STEP Values: We care about and see the dignity in all people, including children. We value child consultation; we see child participation and ownership as key contributors to program success. We work with all people regardless of nationality, ethnicity and religion. We are professional – we do things with excellence, are committed to professional development and draw on the evidence of 'what works’ both from within our organization and externally. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL Child labour gives individuals no opportunity to break out of exploitative labour. LISTENING TO CHILDREN'S VOICES Providing safe places to rest and protection services for working children. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP Seeking to strengthen local education authorities in their ability to assist children. ACCOUNTABILITY AND OPENNESS STEP has been lobbying the local authorities to establish Child Protection Policies. EQUIP AND MENTOR NATIONALS Raising the awareness and skills of those working with children helps to protect the more vulnerable. EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY STEP has mobile teams seeking to provide for differing needs as they are identified.