Mumbai has witnessed a disturbing rise in cases of missing children, with police confirming that 145 minors disappeared across the city between June and December. […]
Category: Children’s rights
Congo’s Expectant Mothers Struggle as Free Maternity Care Disappears Amid Conflict
The maternity ward in eastern Congo had grown tense as Irene Nabudeba sat with her hands on her swollen belly, worried about giving birth in […]
UNICEF Issues Urgent $7.6bn Appeal as Millions of Children Face Unprecedented Crisis
UNICEF has issued a stark warning as global humanitarian needs for children hit levels never seen before. The UN agency has launched an emergency call […]
Sudan’s Civil War Leaves Nearly 5 Million Children Displaced and Desperate
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell recently visited a boys’ school in Kassala State to draw global attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis. The UN agency […]
5 Ways Africa Can Improve Child Care and Secure a Brighter Future for Its Children
Child care in Africa remains a critical issue that affects millions of children’s health, education, and overall development. Many children face challenges such as malnutrition, […]
NIGERIA: 150 Schoolchildren Still in Captivity Despite Release of 100 Others
While there was joy as 100 abducted Nigerian schoolchildren reunited with their families, the relief has been overshadowed by growing fear for the 150 pupils […]
The Importance of Inculcating Culture in African Children
Culture is more than tradition, it is identity, pride, history, and belonging. In Africa, where cultural diversity is vast and beautiful, teaching children about their […]
Australia Introduces Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s
In a move described as a global first, Australia will begin enforcing a nationwide restriction on social media use for anyone under 16, with the […]
NIGERIA: Joy as 100 Abducted Nigerian Students Return Home After Weeks in Captivity
Around one hundred schoolchildren who were kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month were finally received with relief and celebration on Monday during a welcome ceremony […]
WHO Slams Deadly Sudan Airstrikes That Killed Dozens of Children
The leader of the World Health Organization has strongly criticized a wave of airstrikes in Sudan’s South Kordofan State that left 114 people dead, including […]