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? […]
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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 […]
Parents are often expected to love all their children equally, but the truth is that many parents feel closer to one child than another at different points in their lives. This doesn’t necessarily mean they love the others less; it’s often about personality, shared interests, or even how easy it is to handle one child […]
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, […]
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, […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Can you tell if your friend is struggling with mental health issues? Maybe if she or he starts behaving weird like being quiet than usual, or their mood swings change instantly, this indicates that they might be going through something and when you notice such changes which includes mood swings, poor […]
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 […]