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#france
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children

A former surgeon is on trial for abusing 299 victims, mostly children, spanning over three decades.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children

A former surgeon is on trial for abusing 299 victims, mostly children, spanning over three decades.
more#france
#gaza
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

For Kids With Autism, Gaza Is Hell Upon Hell

Children with autism in Gaza face severe challenges due to the war and lack of resources, exacerbating their condition and limiting their treatment options.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Israeli Blockade Prevents 1 Million Children in Gaza From Meeting Basic Needs

UNICEF reports that 1 million children in Gaza are without basic necessities due to Israel's blockade.
NYC parents
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

For Kids With Autism, Gaza Is Hell Upon Hell

Children with autism in Gaza face severe challenges due to the war and lack of resources, exacerbating their condition and limiting their treatment options.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Israeli Blockade Prevents 1 Million Children in Gaza From Meeting Basic Needs

UNICEF reports that 1 million children in Gaza are without basic necessities due to Israel's blockade.
more#gaza
#education
Law
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

South Dakota Bill Threatens Jail Time For Librarians

Librarians face increased scrutiny and potential legal consequences for distributing materials to minors, following changes in legislation.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How evictions force students to miss school and fall behind

Frequent moves due to evictions severely impact children's educational stability and performance.
Law
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

South Dakota Bill Threatens Jail Time For Librarians

Librarians face increased scrutiny and potential legal consequences for distributing materials to minors, following changes in legislation.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How evictions force students to miss school and fall behind

Frequent moves due to evictions severely impact children's educational stability and performance.
more#education
#immigration
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump extends anti-immigrant crusade to children: Government withdraws legal aid for unaccompanied minors

The government halted a program aiding undocumented children, forcing them into a complex legal system without support.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

The Trump administration halted legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children, jeopardizing their safety and increasing risks of trafficking.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children will continue after the Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Specifically Targeting Children Again

The government's move to deprioritize legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children represents a significant violation of their rights and protections.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trump officials deny U.S. citizen children were 'deported' to Honduras

Children of undocumented immigrants are removed with their mothers, sparking debate on legal rights and deportation definitions.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Welfare checks on unaccompanied young migrants leave 100 children homeless

The Trump administration's policies on undocumented immigrants are causing fear and confusion among children, leading to deportations and family separations.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump extends anti-immigrant crusade to children: Government withdraws legal aid for unaccompanied minors

The government halted a program aiding undocumented children, forcing them into a complex legal system without support.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration cuts off legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

The Trump administration halted legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children, jeopardizing their safety and increasing risks of trafficking.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration restores legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children

Legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children will continue after the Trump administration reversed its decision to cut funding.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump's Immigration Crackdown Is Specifically Targeting Children Again

The government's move to deprioritize legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children represents a significant violation of their rights and protections.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trump officials deny U.S. citizen children were 'deported' to Honduras

Children of undocumented immigrants are removed with their mothers, sparking debate on legal rights and deportation definitions.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Welfare checks on unaccompanied young migrants leave 100 children homeless

The Trump administration's policies on undocumented immigrants are causing fear and confusion among children, leading to deportations and family separations.
more#immigration
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and more step out in support of children in foster care

"It's a wonderful organization that advocates for children in the foster care system, homeless youth, and does so on a policy level and also on a day-to-day level."
NYC parents
#child-welfare
more#child-welfare
#legislation
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Leading child experts in England call for a complete ban on smacking, citing no evidence of its benefits to children's wellbeing.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Parenting in the Age of Social Media and Help! A.I.

The impact of smartphones on childhood well-being is a growing concern, leading to legislative action in several states.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Leading child experts in England call for a complete ban on smacking, citing no evidence of its benefits to children's wellbeing.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Parenting in the Age of Social Media and Help! A.I.

The impact of smartphones on childhood well-being is a growing concern, leading to legislative action in several states.
more#legislation
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Costa Rica Violated Rights of 81 Migrant Children Deported by U.S., Lawsuit Says

A group of lawyers filed a suit against Costa Rica, claiming rights violations of minors deported from the U.S. due to prolonged detention and harmful conditions.
US news
#unicef
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of Children Are Among the Rape Victims of Sudan's War, U.N. Says

Hundreds of children in Sudan have been raped amidst ongoing civil conflict, with profound physical and psychological consequences reported.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Sexual violence, including rape, is used as a tactic of war in Sudan, affecting children severely.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Violence against children in Haiti: Rape, recruitment, hunger and shuttered schools

Haiti is facing an unprecedented crisis with children being the most vulnerable, subjected to violence, gang recruitment, and severe humanitarian needs.
Social media marketing
fromUnicef
2 months ago

Children and Digital Marketing

Digital marketing companies must prioritize children's rights in their operations and activities.
UNICEF's updated Industry Toolkit addresses child rights in digital marketing.
The second edition of the Toolkit is set to launch in mid-2025, presenting a revised framework for industry compliance.
Fundraising
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

David Beckham launches Unicef fundraiser ahead of 50th birthday

David Beckham is raising funds for Unicef to help support vulnerable children as he approaches his 50th birthday.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of Children Are Among the Rape Victims of Sudan's War, U.N. Says

Hundreds of children in Sudan have been raped amidst ongoing civil conflict, with profound physical and psychological consequences reported.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Sexual violence, including rape, is used as a tactic of war in Sudan, affecting children severely.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Violence against children in Haiti: Rape, recruitment, hunger and shuttered schools

Haiti is facing an unprecedented crisis with children being the most vulnerable, subjected to violence, gang recruitment, and severe humanitarian needs.
Social media marketing
fromUnicef
2 months ago

Children and Digital Marketing

Digital marketing companies must prioritize children's rights in their operations and activities.
UNICEF's updated Industry Toolkit addresses child rights in digital marketing.
The second edition of the Toolkit is set to launch in mid-2025, presenting a revised framework for industry compliance.
Fundraising
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

David Beckham launches Unicef fundraiser ahead of 50th birthday

David Beckham is raising funds for Unicef to help support vulnerable children as he approaches his 50th birthday.
more#unicef
Parenting
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Child influencer laws are changing in the U.S. what about Canada? | CBC News

There is a growing backlash against sharenting and increasing calls for legal protections for children of online influencers.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I let my 1st grader stay home sometimes when she's not sick. I don't want her to feel like she has to push through feeling 'off.'

Mental health days for children are valid and necessary.
Parents should encourage open discussions about feelings with their children.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How Connecticut's 'lax' homeschool regulations may have aided stepmom accused of years of house-of-horrors abuse

Connecticut's unregulated homeschooling system contributed to the abuse of a stepson who was kept in captivity for decades.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UNICEF says 12 million at risk of sexual violence as Sudan crisis deepens

The war in Sudan has led to an alarming rise in sexual violence, affecting millions of children and families, amid a humanitarian crisis.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools

Federal appeals court prioritizes child autonomy over parental rights in gender identity discussions.
#smacking-ban
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Stop Victorian-era' punishment of smacking, say doctors

Doctors advocate for a ban on smacking, citing risks of physical harm to children, and support legislative changes for better protection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ban smacking in England now, says children's commissioner

Banning smacking is essential for child protection, as shown by successful bans in Scotland and Wales.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Stop Victorian-era' punishment of smacking, say doctors

Doctors advocate for a ban on smacking, citing risks of physical harm to children, and support legislative changes for better protection.
more#smacking-ban
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Israel Detains 14-Year-Old Palestinian Boy From West Bank Without Charges

A 14-year-old boy is now the youngest Palestinian held without charges under Israeli administrative detention.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Israeli army kills two Palestinian children in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces killed two Palestinian children in the occupied West Bank, sparking outrage and highlighting ongoing violence in the region.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Wait for children's assessment of disability needs jumps 60pc in 12 months, Dail told

Record number of 14,221 children awaiting assessments for additional supports highlights significant flaws in the system.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Trump administration adds anti-trans notices to restored websites

Per a court order, HHS is required to restore this website as of 11:59 PM on February 11, 2025. The Trump Administration rejects gender ideology and condemns its harms to children and women.
Miscellaneous
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

"The police are our friends"?

Black parents should equip their children with knowledge about their rights regarding police interactions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Labour's new laws for children: What parents need to know

"Labour has introduced its landmark children's bill to parliament, bringing in a range of sweeping changes which will affect both parents and educators. This bill is designed to improve children's safety and education standards in the UK."
UK news
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago

X's Last-Minute Update to the Kids Online Safety Act Still Fails to Protect Kids-or Adults-Online

The latest draft of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been criticized for being a censorship bill that threatens free speech, privacy, and online resources for minors.
Privacy professionals
Miscellaneous
fromFortune Europe
7 months ago

Italy outlaws surrogacy for citizens abroad-a 'black day' for rights and freedoms says left-wing

Italy extends its surrogacy ban to citizens seeking surrogacy abroad, raising concerns about children's rights and practicality.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

'The world is not doing enough' - Taoiseach stops short of calling for end to US arms exports to Israel

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to have a devastating impact on children, prompting calls for increased humanitarian efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Ukrainian refugee families in south Dublin to be 'uprooted' and moved to hotels, claim supporters

The Blackrock Ukrainians oppose the planned relocation from their community accommodations to hotels, citing detrimental effects on vulnerable families.
The closure of the Blackrock center contradicts the needs of established Ukrainian families who have settled in the area.
fromwww.thelocal.de
8 months ago

What is Germany's 'World Children's Day' and where is it a public holiday?

The introduction of Weltkindertag as a public holiday in Thuringia on September 20th was officially enacted in 2019, aiming to honor children and encourage parent-child bonding.
Germany news
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

'Systemic' and 'persistent' delays by HSE in carrying out needs assessments for children with disabilities, report finds

"All 44 related to the HSE's failure to complete Assessments of Need within the statutory timeframe required. Notably, all these appeals were upheld, underscoring persistent issues in the meeting of legislative obligations."
Privacy professionals
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Sinn Fein accuses Taoiseach Simon Harris of failing children with scoliosis after 'broken promises'

"Mr Cullinane pointed out that despite previous commitments, the number of children awaiting spinal surgeries has increased, highlighting broken promises affecting children's health care."
New York City
#strip-search
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Child strip-searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales, report finds

The prevalence of strip-searches of children in England and Wales raises serious ethical concerns and calls for reform. Most searches yield no results.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Child strip-searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales, report finds

The prevalence of strip-searches of children in England and Wales raises serious ethical concerns and calls for reform. Most searches yield no results.
more#strip-search
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