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The 20 child abuse inquiry recommendations - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

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Picture shows baby girl moments after birth on packed migrant dinghy heading for Canary Islands

A fellow passenger had cut the umbilical cord by the time rescuers made it to the small boat, which had travelled more…

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Child sex abuse and grooming gangs: What we know, and what we don't, from the data

Recent debates over grooming gangs have been marked by accusations of lies and disinformation - this is what the data…

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Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-detective says

Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".

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Jess Phillips does not rule out new national inquiry into grooming gangs

A new victims panel is being set up by the government to hear about the abuse by grooming gangs.

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Victims want action, child abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay says

"People need to step up to the mark" to tackle child abuse grooming gangs, Prof Alexis Jay tells BBC.

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Wrong to say group-based child abuse is predominantly committed by Pakistani men - police chiefs

It's important to address "all the threats from all races and ethnicities", warns Assistant Chief Constable Becky…

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Child sexual abuse inquiry chair Alexis Jay urges government to act

A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.

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Doctors issue warning over water bead Christmas gifts for children

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children.

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China: The death of a man bullied for being 'effeminate'

A young man's death sparks discussions on gender norms, even as the state targets "sissy men".

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China: Violent protests after Pucheng student falls to his death

Protesters and police clash after a boy is found dead at his school dormitory.

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Kelyan Bokassa stabbing: Mother not surprised son killed in London

Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.

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The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza

An estimated 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from family who would ordinarily care for them.

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Councils failing to take homeless young people into care

Exclusive: UK teenagers placed in temporary housing until they are adults as there are fewer obligations to support…

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Protect Children in Conflict: UNICEF's Call to Action for 2025

The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024. UNICEF…

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Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage

The decision by members of congress in Colombia to abolish a law allowing marriages from the age of 14 - with parental…

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Protection, Trust, and Hope for Children on the Move

Being a guardian is an opportunity to provide children like Omar with a sense of safety, trust, and belonging

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Concerns Over Child Protective Services Overreporting Spark Calls For Change - Royal Examiner

Virginia's child welfare system grapples with a surge of unfounded reports that critics say stem from overly broad…

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President Signs Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act into Law

Child protection advocate Paris Hilton had testified on the subject before Congress. President Joe Biden signed the…

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Feds slam state child protection agency

The Arizona Department of Child Safety is violating federal law by discriminating against both parents and children…

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Letter: Solving child protection in Maine will be expensive

If we want a better Office of Child and Family Services, we have to pay for it.

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Event highlights help for children with drug and gambling problems

You can find out what the Island's doing to help young people struggling with substance misuse, gambling and gaming…

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Coordinating Council Releases Two New Reports to Congress | Office of Juvenile Justice and…

The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has released two new reports to Congress…

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Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Nevada to Ensure Children with Behavioral Health…

The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with the State of Nevada to resolve the…

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ACLU Kids on How They'd Change The World with W. Kamau Bell | American Civil Liberties Union

In this fourth annual year-end holiday edition of our series, the kids of ACLU staff take over the mic to share their…

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While youth detention numbers rise, states begin to roll back reforms

States are backtracking on youth justice reforms, following a broader pattern of backlash against efforts to make a…

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Former Youth Justice Board chair warns of sentence inflation

A former chair of the Youth Justice Board has warned that the gradual lengthening of prison sentences is to blame for…

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Young people who spent night on Auckland youth justice facility roof come down

The group of young people who climbed on to the roof of a youth justice facility in Auckland have now come down…

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Record numbers of children in England jailed many miles from their families

Exclusive: More than one in 10 young people in custody are held at least 75 miles from their homes

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Lisa Nandy urges YouTube and TikTok to promote better content for children

UK culture minister says government wants to 'open a dialogue', but will intervene if platforms do not comply

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Melbourne doctor formed cult before using god-like status to rape members' children

Pradeep Dissanayake forced members to give him money and send hourly messages of praise before he sexually abused two…

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How Urban Design Can Benefit Parents and Kids

Designing thoughtful, child-friendly public spaces can ease the burdens of modern parenting and offer safe spaces for…

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Volunteers are needed in Clarendon to help local abused, neglected children - The Sumter Item

CLARENDON COUNTY - The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of…

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Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments

2024 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of a UN commitment to protect children from being recruited as soldiers…

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Youth Engagement In Developing Ontario's Affordable Housing: Marking 35 Years Of The UN Convention…

When envisioning our communities, can we truly do so without considering the interests and perspectives of children and…

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IN August 2023, Pakistan submitted its consolidated sixth and seventh periodic reports, which were due in 2016 and...

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Child soldier recruitment rife in Africa - defenceWeb

Thirty-five years after a United Nations (UN) commitment - by way of a convention - to protect children from being…

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UN official denounces world's silence on children suffering in conflict zones | World

Children's 'pain is a stain on our collective conscience,' says Virginia Gamba

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PSEA Program Associate (Protection Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) with UNICEF Palestine …

Program/Project Management Volunteer Opportunity in oPt about Protection and Human Rights, requiring 3-4 years of…

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UNICEF Brings Relief to Children Caught in Amazon Drought

Efforts in Brazil, Colombia and Peru include distributing safe water and other supplies, mobilizing health brigades and…

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UNICEF Reunites Children Separated From Their Parents in Gaza

The war in Gaza is tearing children away from their parents. UNICEF family tracing services are working to bring loved…

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UNICEF Climate Action, Today and Tomorrow

Climate change is a crisis affecting every single person on Earth, creating global emergencies and accelerating…

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How UNICEF Supports Venezuelan Migrant Children in Colombia

Colombia hosts more Venezuelan migrants than any other country in the region. UNICEF is there, helping children and…

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How UNICEF Helps Malnourished Children in Syria: Morei's Story

A severely malnourished baby makes a full recovery, with vital assistance from a UNICEF-supported mobile health and…

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UNICEF urges nations to prioritize migrant children's safety after being orphaned

The U.N. children's fund is urging governments to prioritize the safety of migrant children after the latest…

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New Year - a time to ensure a family for every child

Every child in 2025 should feel the warmth and safety of a family home

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Child soldiers: African countries must reaffirm commitment to protecting children

Roughly 21,000 children have been recruited as soldiers by government forces and armed groups across Africa in the past…

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U.S. Recognizes Child Soldiering as Human Trafficking

The U.S. Government recognizes child soldiering as a form of human trafficking, which occurs when a governmental armed…

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Bid by father to revoke placement orders after 11-month period of alcohol abstinence fails

A High Court Judge has rejected an application by a father who sought to revoke placement orders made in respect of his…

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Local authorities "routinely failing" in legal duties to homeless children: Coram

A large number of 16 and 17-year-olds who become homeless are not assessed or are housed under the wrong legislation…

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Native American Child Protection Act signed into law

The Native American Child Protection Act has been signed into law.

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Luján Applauds Signing Of Historic Bill To Protect Children

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Bid to halt children's bill 'sickening' - Bridget Phillipson

The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.

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One of our twins couldn't access her child trust fund because she is disabled

Leah, now 19, was unable to access her savings even though her twin brother could. Her family say it's 'so unfair'

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"Marriage is a choice": Working with people with disabilities to address gender-based violence in…

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Children's bill to keep children safe from exploitation

Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward…

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LGA expresses concern that Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill does not make education system a…

The Local Government Association (LGA) has said it is "disappointed" that the education system will not be made a…

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Around 90,000 children impacted by Cyclone Chido in Mozambique

Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique over the weekend, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds that…

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Children living in temporary accommodation for more than five years, investigation reveals

Nicole's son Logan has celebrated two birthdays in temporary accommodation - and she has been told she and her…

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Reflecting on a busy year with Help at Hand | Children's Commissioner for England

In my four years as Children's Commissioner for England, I have heard from more than a million children about their…

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How Are Countries Thinking About Violence Against Children?

PSA: Only children may grow up differently, but they’re just as awesome. #onlychild #parents

Children are incredibly direct, straightforward and emotionally intelligent. — Instagram

New Federal Report Demonstrates Reduction in Child Maltreatment Victims and …

UN Representative calls for action to uphold children’s rights in conflict zones in 2025

Thames Valley Police commissioner launches new £900k knife crime prevention scheme

Best of Youth Voices Rising 2024 — The Imprint News

Judicial Solutions to End Institutional Child Abuse — American Bar Association

Glasgow children ‘learning gambling habits’ as warning issued over Christmas betting

3rd January 2024: 136 new stories worldwide inc 14 video

Manchester head teacher says phone ban makes pupils more engaged

A school's mobile phone ban has seen students become more focused and sociable, a leading teacher says.

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The ADCS blog: Getting it right from the start - CYP Now

Fresh from a HMI Probation inspection of our local services, the children in our youth justice system (YJS) are once…

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Teenagers impacted by violence twice as likely to attend youth clubs, research finds - CYP Now

Young victims and perpetrators of violence are twice as likely to attend youth clubs than those without any direct…

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Listening to youth voice or sharing power with young people - CYP Now

Over the last few years there has been a significant increase in opportunities for young people to get more involved in…

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Divisional Court quashes decision to lift child defendant's anonymity following murder conviction …

Division Court quashes decision to grant an excepting direction lifting the anonymity of a 16 year old following his…

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"Disappointing deterioration" in casework found at North and North East Lincolnshire PDU inspection

North and North East Lincolnshire Probation Delivery Unit (PDU) has received an overall rating of 'Inadequate'…

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PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions

Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world's most popular newspapers & magazines. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to…

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Sign the Petition

I come to you as a grieving parent who has experienced a most tragic loss. My beautiful son was just 19 years old, yet…

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Children with special needs are now the focus of the culture war and the budget debate - Labour…

With the yawning gap between available funding and rising demand, parents are right to fear the government's reaction…

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Councils failing to take homeless young people into care

Exclusive: UK teenagers placed in temporary housing until they are adults as there are fewer obligations to support…

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Labour REJECTS Oldham's call for Government inquiry into grooming gangs scandal

Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips has said Oldham should 'take its own approach' instead

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2025 must see tangible change for children facing poverty

Children who are suffering from poverty should be at the forefront of government thinking in the coming year.

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One in six children live in conflict zones this year: UNICEF

More children than ever have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, according to the UN agency.

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Millions of children lost health insurance in Medicaid shake-up

Children were among the millions of people who lost Medicaid coverage after the government required states to…

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Recruitment of child soldiers is on the rise, despite global commitments

2024 marked the thirty-fifth anniversary of a UN commitment to protect children from being recruited as soldiers…

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For Russian Children, New Year's Celebrations Transformed By War - The Moscow Times

The New Year has been the most important family holiday in Russia since the Soviet era, when authorities promoted it as…

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Child hostages had burn marks after returning from Gaza to Israel, report says

Teenagers forced to perform sex acts on each other, says Israeli ministry report due to go to UN

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Ecuador orders the detention of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of 4 children

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - An Ecuadorean judge Tuesday ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of…

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Coordinating Council Releases Two New Reports to Congress | Office of Juvenile Justice and…

The Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has released two new reports to Congress…

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Access the Juvenile Court Statistics 2022 Report | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency…

Juvenile Court Statistics 2022 describes delinquency cases and petitioned status offense cases handled between 2005 and…

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Funding Available for the Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry…

Learn about the opportunity and apply by the posted deadlines.

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How young is too young to be arrested? CT advocates hope to revisit that question.

Connecticut's minimum age of arrest is set at 10 years old. Some advocates and lawmakers think it should be higher.

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A reflection on Jesuit Social Services' submission to the Senate Inquiry into youth justice and…

At the heart of all these proposals lies the demand to respect the dignity of children, to recognise the conditions of…

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'Essential' to listen to children's voices on youth justice

It is essential for youth justice agencies to explicitly seek children's opinions about matters affecting them…

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The 2024 Steering Committee Meeting for Projects aimed at ending the worst forms of child labour in…

ANKARA (ILO News) - The 2024 Steering Committee Meeting for the "An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst…

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Napa restaurant fined $45,000 for child labor law violations

C Casa, a prominent Mexican restaurant located in the Oxbow Public Market, allowed minors as young as 14 to work…

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New child labor law goes into effect January 1

ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall…

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Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage

The decision by members of congress in Colombia to abolish a law allowing marriages from the age of 14 - with parental…

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Potato Farm Horror: Agents abused, pushed child labour victim into prostitution - The Tribune

Both contractors absconding | Owner booked for employing kids, probe on.

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From Factory Dungeons to Classrooms: 2000+ Children Freed From Labour & Given a 2nd Chance

Started with the motive of giving back to the society, Shekhar Mahajan's 'Sahyog Care For You' has successfully rescued…

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2024 in review: 10 positive outcomes for children this year - World

News and Press Release in English on World and 8 other countries about Climate Change and Environment, Gender and more…

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Gains of anti-child labor law lauded

Sen. Loren Legarda lauded the gains of the 2003 Anti-Child Labor Law in reducing the number of Filipino children…

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Gaza babies dying from the cold as winter temperatures drop

Twenty-day old Sila, whose home was a tent on a beach, is one of six newborns to die in recent days.

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2025 must be a year where children's rights are upheld even in armed conflict situations: Let us…

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For balance in regulating social media for children

Australia's recent bipartisan legislation banning social media for children under 16 has fuelled a global debate about…

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Children should have the right to opt out of religious observance in schools

The Scottish Government is consulting on a minor adjustment to parental rights concerning the withdrawal of young…

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UNICEF / END OF YEAR 2024

The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024…

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2024 'one of the worst years in history for children in conflict' | The United Nations Office at…

The study, released on Friday, finds that the rights of a record number of children are being violated, including by…

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'One child gets killed every hour': UN agency - Times of India

Middle East News: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said that…

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3 Newborn Babies Freeze to Death in Israel's "Humanitarian Safe Zone" in Gaza

Israel's genocide has killed at least one child on average every hour, according to the UN.

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Death feels imminent for 96% of children in Gaza, study finds | MR Online

Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people.

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Protection, Trust, and Hope for Children on the Move

Being a guardian is an opportunity to provide children like Omar with a sense of safety, trust, and belonging

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Delinquency leading more area kids to children services custody

The mission of local children services agencies has long involved protecting kids from the adults in their lives. But…

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'Essential' to listen to children's voices on youth justice

It is essential for youth justice agencies to explicitly seek children's opinions about matters affecting them…

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Israel-Hamas war: Father mourns newborn baby's death from hypothermia in Gaza refugee camp

Several babies have died from hypothermia in Gaza's refugee camps in recent weeks - with around 90% of its population…

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Protect Children in Conflict: UNICEF's Call to Action for 2025

The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024. UNICEF…

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Reflecting on Children's Rights: Progress and Challenges - Barbados Today

On the one hand, this has been a wonderful year for children in Barbados in that laws such as the Child Protection Act…

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'Not the new normal' - 2024 'one of the worst years in UNICEF's history' for children in conflict

NEW YORK (December 27, 2024) - The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and…

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Pardon Me: Ending the Stigma That Harms Generations | Common Dreams

When we reduce people to their convictions, we fail to see their humanity, their potential, and the harm this judgment…

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Bent Not Broken: Kalamazoo nonprofit empowers families affected by the juvenile justice system

Through participatory defense and community collaboration, Bent Not Broken aims to disrupt the systemic juvenile…

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Juvenile/youth indigent defense improvement grants | Youth Today

GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, System-involved Youth, Disadvantaged Youth, Youth in Poverty | Amount: Up to $900,000 |…

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Children living in temporary accommodation for more than five years, investigation reveals

Nicole's son Logan has celebrated two birthdays in temporary accommodation - and she has been told she and her…

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Crowd crush kills 35 children at funfair in Nigeria, police say | CNN

At least 35 children were killed and six others critically injured in a crowd crush at a funfair in the Nigerian city…

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Lev Tahor: Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children

Authorities in Guatemala resist efforts by a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises.

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Children and Youth Working Group - InterAction

The Children and Youth Working Group meets monthly and aims to bridge sectoral divides and elevate children and youth…

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UK's child soldiers: harrowing decade of abuse at the Army Foundation College - AOAV

Report reveals a decade of systemic abuse, bullying, and oversight failings at the Army Foundation College in…

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OJJDP News @ a Glance, December 2024 | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance…

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While Youth Detention Numbers Rise, States Begin to Roll Back Reforms

Los Angeles County is one of many places that have struggled to maintain safe conditions for youth and seen reform…

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World Day Against Child Labor 2025

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Watoto ni Hazina (Children Are Treasure): A Project to Combat Child Labor and Promote Acceptable…

The .gov means it's official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive…

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Canada: Updated guidance on forced labour and child labour reporting requirements

Guidance intended to assist organizations in preparing for the reporting deadline on May 31, 2025

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US Department of Labor awards grant to combat child labor, improve working conditions in gold…

WASHINGTON - he U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of a $4 million cooperative agreement to , a leading…

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ILO empowers Nigerian communities to access healthcare and combat child labour

ABUJA (ILO News) - The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Ondo State Government and the…

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Beginning in 2025, California employers must disclose child labor findings of labor law compliance…

California's AB 3234, which requires California employers to publicly disclose child labor findings and certain other…

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Child labor in agriculture: A growing concern in Florida

By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the…

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Swiss Solidarity donations to tackle child abuse top CHF4 million

Swiss Solidarity, the humanitarian arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), has raised over CHF4 million ($4.3…

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Fighting Against Forced Labour And Child Labour In Supply Chains Act: Further Updated Guidance From…

On November 15, 2024, Public Safety Canada (PSC) updated its guidance (the Guidance) on the Fighting Against Forced…

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2849th Meeting, 98th Session, Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Consideration of Slovakia (cont'd)

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Korean Adoptees Worldwide Request Korean Government to Refrain from Hague Adoption Convention: End…

Korean Adoptees Worldwide send a message to refrain from ratifying the Hague Adoption Convention and adhere to UN…

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Don't switch off - the world's children have never needed you more

We all have a responsibility to make 2025 a better year for children everywhere.

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Opinion | Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes

Despite recent legislation on mandatory reporting of abuse, children still need stronger protection from psychological…

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A Look Back at Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict in 2024 - World

News and Press Release in English on World and 18 other countries about Protection and Human Rights; published on 19…

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States And The Child Rights Act

Independent.ng - Nigeria News - Top Nigerian newspapers - Breaking news - Top news headlines from Nigeria and World.

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Call to link girls' minimum age of marriage to CNICs

Experts stress need for mindset shift to consider underage marriage socially unacceptable.

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Children's Voices Centre at CSU

Charles Sturt University (CSU) has established the Children's Voices Centre (CVC), a transformative research…

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Children and armed conflict - Security Council, 9823rd meeting

Children and armed conflict.

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UN Envoy to Afghanistan visits the Women and Children Drug Treatment Centre in Kabul

22 December 2024, Kabul, Afghanistan - Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan Rosa…

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UN Resolution calls for protection for children in armed conflicts

United Nations, December 20 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council will vote on a resolution that demands greater…

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Ukraine and the UN Discussed Gross Violations of Ukrainian Children's Rights Caused by Russian…

A joint meeting of the Interagency Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the UN Task Force on Monitoring and…

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Middle children are more cooperative than their siblings, study suggests

After decades of debate, one of the largest ever studies on birth order suggests it does actually make a difference

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If you've got children, you need to watch Swiped - and see how sick their phones are making them |…

A TV documentary has revealed the toll of smartphone use on 11-year-olds' mental health, and the consequences of…

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Greece facing refugee 'children's emergency' as arrivals double in 2024

NGOs urge authorities to enforce child-protection measures, citing violence and alarming living conditions

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Why do we keep failing abused children like Sara Sharif? | Letters

Letters: Readers on the death of the 10-year-old girl at the hands of her father and stepmother and the grave…

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Call for more support to orphaned children

WIFE of Zanzibar First Vice President Othman Masoud Othman, Zainab Kombo Shaib, has called on organisations and…

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Children's Rights: Getting Involved and TAKING ACTION! - Dianova

On the occasion of World Children's Day, 20 November, Dianova organized the last webinar of the year on this essential…

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Prioritizing the Rights of Children: A Call to Action on International Migrants Day | UNHCR Africa

A Joint Statement by IOM, Save the Children, UNHCR, and UNICEF 18 December is International Migrants Day. To mark this…

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Prioritizing the rights of children on the move: A call to action on International Migrants Day

A joint statement by IOM, Save the Children, UNHCR, and UNICEF

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Don't switch off - the world's children have never needed you more

We all have a responsibility to make 2025 a better year for children everywhere.

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Agenda for action for children on the move

UNICEF calls for action to protect, include and empower all children on the move

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Confronting Calculated Cruelty to Kids

After apprehending a father and son from Honduras near Mission, Texas, on the US-Mexico border, US border agents…

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Advancing Children's Rights: Workshop on Children's Access to Justice in the Light of…

As part of the European Union-Council of Europe Joint Programme on "Supporting the Effective Implementation of Turkish…

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Illegal casinos are using Roblox to draw children into online gambling

A Sky News investigation has found a network of illegal casinos allowing children to gamble using their accounts on the…

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Illegal casinos targeting children shut down 'permanently' following Sky News investigation

The unlicensed casinos, which aren't hosted on Roblox, advertised their sites to Roblox players and then allowed users…

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UK blocks illegal casinos using this popular game to draw kids into online gambling - Times of…

GAMING News: Illegal casinos infiltrated Roblox, enticing young users to gamble with Robux and convert winnings to real…

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Unlicensed online casinos target children through Roblox, investigation finds

A Sky News investigation has revealed that illegal online casinos are allowing children to sign up and gamble using…

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ASA rules gambling ad broadcast on Radio X was not targeted at children

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that an online casino ad heard on Chris Moyles' Radio X show did…

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Santa Tracker: The slip-up that started a 70-year-old festive tradition

It all began with a child's accidental phone call to a secret US air force number. The rest is Christmas history.

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Justice Department Finds Arizona's Department of Child Safety Discriminates Against Parents and…

The Justice Department today announced its findings that the State of Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS)…

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Ibadan crush: 35 children killed at Nigeria funfair

The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush.

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Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts

The changes will allow meaningful reporting on cases in England and Wales for the first time.

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UK's youngest murderers since James Bulger killing could get longer sentence as judges consider…

If the three senior judges agree the sentence was outside a reasonable range, they could choose to replace it with a…

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Parents join protest at Reepham High School over proposed cuts

The trust running two high schools is proposing to cut up to 30 staff due to "financial challenges".

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What to do about the Re C problem?

Justin Gray explores solutions to the risk of children being able to veto their own care plans for long-term living…

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Children law update - December 2024

It is never a good thing when your client lies on oath but, as the authorities make clear, Judges have to be cautious…

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Lies in family law proceedings

Avaia Williams analyses a recent Court of Appeal judgment which provides insight into the handling of lies and…

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Disabled Children's Social Care: Law Commission consultation paper walkthrough

The Law Commission published its consultation paper on disabled children's social care on 8 October. Alex Ruck Keene KC…

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Child Care and Protection: Law and Practice 7th edition

A practical guide to the complexities of the Children Act 1989 and subsequent child protection legislation, guidance…

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R (Article 39) -v- Secretary of State for Education - Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Neutral Citation Number: [2020] EWCA Civ 1577 Case No: C1/2020/1279 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION) ON APPEAL…

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Thought Leaders Series: Children's Digital Rights with Baroness Beeban Kidron

Join us for the third session of the Thought Leaders Series at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, on 6 December 2024 at…

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Peace must prevail for Syria's children

Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder

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A Global Movement for Youth Empowerment

UPSHIFT celebrates its tenth year of equipping young people with entrepreneurial skills and mindsets

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This country's children are Europe's unhappiest. How does it compare?

The UK ranked lowest in children's well-being in Europe. How do countries compare and what do experts believe is behind…

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Myanmar — Protect rights of children as the best investment

Treaty Principles Bill A Threat To The Rights Of Children In Aotearoa — Community Scoop

NIHR launches Friends of the Child Rights Commissioner, expert support group

‘These kids need to be killed’: Israel ‘losing its humanity’ in Gaza — Middle East Monitor

Children’s Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities (OVC) Narrative Question Set

IN RE: L.R.K. and W.C.-K. (Minor Children) (2024)

Hundreds of children’s care places are costing councils more than £10000 a week per child

Youth Justice Board Review — Hansard — UK Parliament

Where do girls live when in custody? — Commons Library