Written by Alice Njoki. A new United Nations report has brought worrying news about the future of child marriage, saying that it could last until 2092. Especially in rural areas where deep cultural beliefs around marriage and economic hardship have led to young girls getting married off before they reach adulthood. The current statistics show […]
Written by Alice Njoki. When I heard about Australia’s plan to ban kids under 16 from using social media, I couldn’t help but feel frustrated. As a young person, I understand the reasons behind this idea. Social media can be dangerous as there’s cyberbullying, creepy strangers, and all kinds of harmful stuff. But banning it […]
By Alice Njoki Tanzania has reported notable progress in its fight against child labour, with a significant reduction in cases recorded over recent years. According to a joint report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Office of the Chief Government Statistician for Zanzibar, child labour rates […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo Stopping child sexual abuse is neither a foreign nor a difficult thing… ‘it is uncomfortable’ and that is why a lot of people like you stay silent. The truth is, this issue thrives not because it’s impossible but because we choose to look the other way. Let’s start acknowledging that […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo As children, we love doing things that make us happy. But what about you? What do you enjoy doing? What brings you joy? It’s important for us to engage in activities that are both fun and productive, which is why we should embrace our hobbies. Hobbies are activities we enjoy […]
Written by: Isaac Omollo Have you ever read something and felt like you want to continue reading it without stopping? It may be a storybook, a novel or even a magazine. Have you ever thought of who writes some of these interesting books that always keep you wanting to read more and more? Well I […]
by Alice Njoki Child rights should be at the core of any reform process and the pillar to achieving sustainable development – this was the key message from the conference organized on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Montenegro is making big efforts to protect […]
Written by: Alice Njoki. As a kid growing up in a world filled with screens, I often think about how important it is to stay safe online. The internet is a fun place where I can play games, watch videos, and connect with friends, but it can also be a little scary sometimes. That’s why […]
Written by: Alice Njoki Is being smart all about having great grades? 🤔 Well, I don’t think so. As a kid, I’ve noticed that some of my friends seem to learn things faster and solve problems more easily. They have a special way of thinking and acting that makes them stand out. Here are […]
Today is World Children’s Day, and this year’s theme, “Listen to the Future. Stand Up for Children’s Rights,” feels really important to me. I mean, who else is the future if not us…children? But sometimes, it feels like adults don’t really listen to what we have to say, even though we’re the ones who will […]