Written by Jermaine Magethe Since the conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, the number of forcibly displaced people has risen to 12.4 million. Of these, 8.8 million remain within Sudan, while 3.3 million have sought refuge in neighboring countries. Even before this crisis, these neighboring nations were already hosting large numbers of displaced people […]
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Written by Alice Njoki The UK has introduced laws to protect children by making it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create child sexual abuse material .These laws target people who create, share, or possess AI tools that generate abusive images, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. Additionally, owning guides that […]
Written by Alice Njoki As a teenager, I see it everywhere. In school bathrooms, at parties, even in bedrooms late at night, clearly vaping is becoming the norm. It’s almost impossible to find a group of teens where at least one person doesn’t have a sleek, colorful vape tucked in their pocket. And what’s worse? […]
Written by Yvonne Misando At least 23 Palestinian child prisoners have been released by Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, bringing into focus Israel’s systematic prosecution of Palestinian children in military courts. In Israel, many Palestinian children find themselves in prisons, and this situation is quite serious. As of late 2024, around 270 Palestinian […]
Written by Alice Njoki What happens to children when war forces them to flee their homes? The recent takeover by Goma by M23 rebels has created a humanitarian crisis that severely impacts children in the region As violence erupted on January 27, 2025, the city of Goma in the democratic republic of Congo (DRC) was […]
Written by Jermaine Magethe The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in natural resources, yet its people especially children, continue to suffer. The conflicts in the DRC are among the deadliest and most complex humanitarian crises in the world. Children face violence, exploitation, and displacement. To understand how this crisis reached its current state, […]
Written by Yvonne Misando Iraq has recently made significant changes to its laws regarding marriage, particularly affecting children. The new amendments to the Personal Status Law No. 188 of 1959, passed on January 21, 2025, have spread concern globally as they effectively legalize child marriage. Previously, the legal age for marriage in Iraq was set […]
Written By Yvonne Misando Did you know that today, January 24th, is a special day called National Girl Child Day? It’s a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting girls, recognizing their potential, and creating awareness about their rights. This day is celebrated in India, but it resonates with girls everywhere, including Kenya and across Africa, […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Today as we celebrate the International Day of Education 23 January 2025, marks the 6th celebration since its introduction after being proclaimed by the United Nations General assembly(UNGA)with support from United nations educational scientific,and cultural organisation (UNESCO) ,to recognise the critical role of education in global peace,sustainable development and equality goal […]
Written by Yvonne Misando The ceasefire between Gaza and Israel has brought a small ray of hope for children in Palestine, but life is still very hard for many of them. For over a year, children in Gaza have faced loud explosions, destroyed homes, and the loss of family and friends. The ceasefire means that, […]