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Delivering justice for abused child brides in The Comoros
Around thirty per cent of girls in The Comoros become child brides, and they make up the vast majority of sexual violence cases reported across the African country. More
Almost half of children in England have seen harmful content online – survey
The children’s commissioner for England has said she fears there could be a repeat of the Molly Russell tragedy, after research showed almost half of children have seen harmful... More
CRC publishes findings on Germany, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Philippines, South Sudan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Viet Nam
The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) today issued its findings on Germany, Kuwait, North Macedonia, the Philippines, South Sudan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Viet Nam after reviewing the... More
Thousands of children at risk as vaccination rates fall in England
Thousands of children face an increased risk of catching deadly diseases in England, and significant outbreaks are likely, child health experts have warned, as “alarming” figures... More
Forced out of school, but refusing to give up on education in Afghanistan
Girls in Afghanistan have been forced out of high school, ever since the Taliban returned to power a year ago. A United Nations-backed initiative is training girls to help others in... More
Half of Sudan’s most vulnerable children could die without aid
The situation for Sudan’s most vulnerable children is so desperate that half of the most severely malnourished youngsters are expected to die without urgent humanitarian... More
New UN guide helps support perinatal mental healthcare in 'stigma-free' environment
Almost one in five women will experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or in the year after the birth, the UN health agency said on Monday, launching new... More
Education transformation needed for ‘inclusive, just and peaceful world’ – UN chief
Education has been Secretary-General António Guterres’ “guide and touchstone,” he said on Monday, the final day of the Transforming Education Summit, warning that it is in “a deep... More
Financing education, imperative for 'peaceful, prosperous, stable societies’ – UN chief
Education systems around the world need “more, not less money” the UN chief told journalists on Saturday during a joint press stakeout on the Transforming Education Summit and the... More
Transforming Education Summit: Halt the crisis, or risk failing an entire generation
Just a few hours before the start of the crucial Transforming Education Summit, UN Children’s Fund UNICEF on Friday, warned that globally, only a third of 10-year-olds are estimated... More
Girls ‘failed by discrimination’ and stereotyping in maths class: UNICEF
Solving the equation: Helping girls and boys learn mathematics, a new report published on Wednesday by UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, has revealed a growing worldwide disparity in math More
Catastrophic hunger levels leave 500,000 children at risk of dying in Somalia
Catastrophic hunger levels in Somalia have left more than 513,000 children at risk of dying, 173,000 more than during the 2011 famine, UN humanitarians warned on Tuesday. More
50 million people in modern slavery: No justification for ‘fundamental’ human rights abuse
Forced labour and marriage have increased significantly over the last five years, according to a new UN report released on Monday. More
Classrooms must be places of ‘peace and learning’, UN chief says on education protection day
Education is a fundamental human right and “an essential driver for achieving peace and sustainable development”, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored on Friday, the ... More
