Written by Jermaine magethe There has been an increasing concern regarding the status of Haiti, and it can be summed up in one word: Crisis. The increase in violent confrontations has necessitated families, including children, to leave their homes. Among the over one million people displaced, the majority are under eighteen years of age. Additionally, […]
Category: Child Rights
Written by Yvonne Misando. Child labour is a serious issue that affects millions of children around the world. It refers to work that deprives children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, and that is harmful to their physical or mental development. This includes work that is dangerous, interferes with their schooling, or forces them to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new report by the National Council of Administration of Justice has revealed that Nairobi has the highest number of child violence cases in Kenya. Out of 117,602 cases recorded nationwide during 2023-2024, Nairobi accounted for 16,855 cases—the most in the country. Kiambu followed with 9,660 cases, while Nakuru and Machakos recorded 5,377 and 5,432 […]
Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, has announced measures to enhance safety for children under 13. As part of its new child protection efforts, users in this age group will be blocked from sending direct messages (DMs) unless a verified parent or guardian provides permission. The changes, which will be rolled out from Monday and […]
By Yvonne Misando In the effort of protecting migrant and displaced children affected by climate change, International Organization for Migration (IOM) has renewed its partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The partnership was formalized during the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP29), and aims to address the unique vulnerabilities faced by […]