Iraq’s parliament has introduced a controversial bill that seeks to reduce the legal marriage age for girls to 9 years old, sparking outrage and concern across the country. The proposed legislation, put forward by the Iraq Justice Ministry, would amend the current Personal Status Law, which sets the minimum marriage age at 18. If enacted, […]
The United States Senate has passed two major internet bills to protect kids online: the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). This is a huge step forward in making the internet a safer place for children and teens. The Senate approved these bills with a […]
Mombasa County, Kenya – A mother’s desperate plea for justice has sparked outrage in Mombasa County after her two-and-a-half-year-old child was allegedly raped in Shika Adabu Ward, Likoni Constituency. The incident, reported to Inuka Police Station at Ujamaa Stage, has been shrouded in controversy and claims of corruption. Halima Muthoni Muriuki, the distraught mother, reported […]
Since the start of Israel’s war on Palestinian territory over eight months ago, more than 17,000 Palestinian children have lost their parents, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. The office released this information this Monday, noting that 3% of these children have lost both parents. Save the Children, a humanitarian organization, stated that around 21,000 […]
When dealing with family issues, one of the most contentious questions is whether therapy should be used to speed up contact between children and an abusive parent. The answer, despite what some might argue, should be an unequivocal no. Here’s a deep dive into why this practice is not just misguided but potentially dangerous. Prioritizing […]
UN Chief Also Lists Palestinian Armed Groups, Russia, Sudanese Forces For the first time ever, the United Nations Secretary-General has added the Israeli armed forces to the “list of shame” of warring parties committing grave violations against children in armed conflict. This inclusion, although long overdue, reflects the sad reality of ongoing violence and its […]
Tunapojiandaa kuadhimisha Siku ya Mtoto wa Afrika, tunakumbushwa na changamoto kubwa zinazowakabili watoto kote barani, hasa katika maeneo kama Congo na Sudan. Changamoto hizi zinaonyesha taswira ya wazi ya dhiki na uthabiti, ambapo watoto wanapitia masaibu ambayo hayafai kwa mtoto yeyote. Kama “mvua ya vuli,” utoto katika Congo na Sudan umefunikwa na ukweli mgumu wa […]
The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution calling for a full and immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the safe distribution of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages. Save the Children has praised this decision, emphasizing its potential to provide a critical lifeline for children in Gaza. Tamer Kirolos, Save the Children’s Regional Advocacy […]
New guidelines now mandate that a missing child be reported immediately, eliminating the previous 48-hour waiting period. These guidelines, aimed at improving the reporting and tracing of missing children, were launched on Saturday during the International Missing Children’s Day celebrations at Shalom House in Dagoretti South, Nairobi. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore […]
Dozens of people were killed in Rafah late Sunday after an Israeli airstrike hit an area where displaced civilians were sheltering in tents, sparking a fire that tore across the camp, local officials said. Images shared on social medias showed the area engulfed in flames as screaming Palestinians fled for safety. Some videos also showed […]