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UK aid aims to tackle child labor and trafficking in the Commonwealth
Child laborers in countries from Bangladesh to India and police and prosecutors fighting human trafficking in nations such as Sri Lanka and Zambia will receive support through a 5.5... More
UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life
Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth protects newborns from infections and saves lives, United Nations agencies said at the roll-out of their 10-step guidance to help new... More
More than 1,000 children in north-east Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund... More
Actions speak louder than words, anti-slavery advocates tell Commonwealth
Commonwealth nations must not only denounce modern slavery but take the lead on global efforts to eradicate the trade by 2030 by strengthening laws, working with businesses and... More
Irritability in childhood linked to teen suicide risk
Most children experience mood swings from time to time, but kids with chronic irritability and serious depression or anxiety are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and suicide... More
Thousands of Android apps potentially violate child protection law
Thousands of child-directed Android apps and games are potentially violating US law on the collection and sharing of data on those under 13, research has revealed. More
7 Guidelines for Talking to Your Child About Sexuality
Mommy, where do babies come from? Why does daddy have a penis and I don’t? Do you think I am fat? Why are Auntie’s breasts bigger than mine? Do these sentences sounds familiar? They... More
With fair play, tolerance and team spirit, sport can score for peace and development, say UN officials
The United Nations can make its voice heard on the power of sport in promoting both peace and development, a senior UN official said Monday, urging participants at a special... More
U.N. warns funding gap raises Lebanon epidemic risk
A major funding gap is hampering the United Nation’s ability to respond to a measles outbreak in Lebanon, allowing the disease to spread and “putting children’s lives at risk,”... More
Austria wants headscarf ban in kindergartens and primary schools
The Austrian government wants to forbid girls in kindergartens and primary schools to wear headscarves. The ban would prevent discrimination and the development of “parallel... More
YouTube illegally collects data on children, say child protection groups
Google violates child protection laws by collecting data from, and advertising to, children under 13, according to a complaint lodged with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by a... More
10 warning signs your child needs mental help
Approximately one in five children and adolescents in the United States have mental-health issues, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More
How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity
Childhood obesity rates are rising in many parts of the world - but in Amsterdam they are falling. The city's healthy-weight programme has seen a 12% drop in overweight and obese... More
UK - How to spot child drug couriers campaign
Bus drivers and train staff are being given tips on how to spot children being used as drug couriers. The signs - highlighted on new posters - include not having a local accent and... More
