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UK has 'stark inequalities in child health', report says
Child health in the UK is falling behind that of many other European countries, a major report says. It raises particular concerns over rates of obesity, mental health issues and... More
The child immigrants 'bussed' out to school to aid integration
In 1960s and 70s Britain, immigrant ethnic minority children were dispersed across schools in the hope that it would help them integrate. The process saw children - largely of south... More
Poverty Killing 1 in 5 Children in 'One of the Richest Countries in the World'
More women smoke during pregnancy in the UK than in any other European country. Smoking while pregnant increases the likelihood of death, disability and disease in the unborn child... More
School sex abuse scandal prompts Russian senator to call for tougher laws
After Russian media ran a story alleging numerous sex crimes at a Moscow school, Senator Yelena Mizulina announced plans to draft a bill that would punish child abuse by teachers or... More
Pakistan's Sindh province cracks down on child labor
Pakistan's Sindh province has banned children under 14 from working, becoming the third region to limit child labor in a country where millions of minors work in sectors from brick... More
Parenting help for dads tied to better school readiness for kids
A reading program designed to help men become better fathers is associated with better parenting skills as well as behavior and learning improvements in kids, a small study... More
Child pedestrian deaths more likely around parks
Child pedestrian fatalities are up to twice as likely around parks as they are around schools, according to a study based on 30 years of U.S. crash data. Child pedestrian safety... More
Few dads take part in trials of obesity treatments for kids
Fathers are conspicuously absent from studies that test the best ways to prevent and treat obesity in children, according to an analysis of research done in the past decade.... More
Schools reopen in East Mosul as violence subsides
As fighting subsides in East Mosul, 30 schools reopened on Sunday with help from UNICEF, allowing over 16,000 children to resume their education. Some schools in the area were... More
Child sex trafficking victims sue Backpage.com in four states in the U.S
Online classified site Backpage.com was hit with child sex trafficking lawsuits in four states on Wednesday, expanding a high-stakes legal fight over a law that shields a wide range... More
Syrian child refugees struggle to get an education: U.N.
Syrian refugee children in Lebanon are struggling to get an education and many are being pushed into work or early marriage instead, the United Nations children's agency UNICEF said... More
Being incarcerated as a juvenile tied to poor health years later
People incarcerated as juveniles may have worse physical and mental health as adults than youths who did not spend time in detention centers or correctional facilities, according to... More
E-Cigarettes may lure teens who otherwise might not smoke
E-cigarettes aren’t tied to a decline in teen smoking and the devices may actually entice some youth who are unlikely to try traditional cigarettes, a U.S. study suggests. Youth... More
UNICEF launches interactive glimpse into Syrian children’s struggle for education
A new interactive documentary providing an intimate look into the lives of Syrian school-aged children living as refugees in Lebanon was launched by UNICEF today. #ImagineaSchool ... More
