#childrens-rights

#childrens-rights

Black children face significantly higher rates of strip-search by police, indicating systemic discrimination and a need for police reform.

The rise in children under Deprivation of Liberty orders reveals significant issues in the social care system, prioritizing profit over children's safety.

Facial recognition technologies in schools compromise children's academic freedom and well-being, particularly affecting marginalized students.

Children worldwide still face hunger, poverty, and discrimination despite progress in their rights over the past century. Voice of children must be prioritized.

The contrasting realities of children's access to education highlight the urgency for inclusivity in school systems for those with additional needs.

The Senate advanced a bipartisan bill to protect children online, while facing opposition in the House.

New York's landmark legislation bans addictive social media feeds for kids, targeting apps like TikTok and Instagram.

Colombia has finally banned child marriage after 17 years of advocacy and eight failed legislative attempts.

Harry and Meghan emphasize the urgent need to protect children from online risks, urging actionable responses to safeguard their well-being in the digital age.

Prince Harry is independently engaging in charity work, advocating for children's rights and seeking personal fulfillment during his solo trip to New York City.

Israeli military actions continue to impact civilians, undermining efforts to provide humanitarian aid and protect vulnerable populations, especially children.

The destruction of schools severely affects children's access to education and heightens their risk of exploitation.

Israel is reportedly killing an average of 67 Palestinian children daily in Gaza, reflecting severe humanitarian issues.

The toll of violence on children in Gaza is catastrophic, with children making up 40% of the death count.

Humanitarian groups find many unaccompanied children in Gaza daily but struggle to provide safe havens due to ongoing violence.

Israel's military actions in Gaza have devastating effects on children, with historical significance due to the scale of violations against their rights.

Banning smacking is essential for child protection, as shown by successful bans in Scotland and Wales.

UK education secretary considers ban on smacking children, but no immediate legislative changes are planned.

The final declaration from the Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland highlights condemnation of Russia's invasion and calls for Ukraine's territorial integrity and the return of deported children.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked Qatar for returning children deported by Russia during the war.

The Moskalyov family's experience highlights severe consequences for expressing antiwar sentiment in Putin's Russia.

Ukraine claims that 20,000 children have been taken from Ukraine to Russia without consent.

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has urged Russia to end the forcible transfer of children and return them to their families.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia's commissioner for children's rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, for alleged illegal deportation of children.

The mental health crisis among children in Ukraine requires long-term support and understanding due to the enduring effects of war.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to have a devastating impact on children, prompting calls for increased humanitarian efforts.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza is severely disrupting education, leaving students and teachers in despair.

Children in Gaza are suffering from horrific conditions.

The war-ravaged territory remains the most dangerous place in the world to be a child.

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

One in 20 child strip-searches by police lacked compliance with legal standards in England and Wales over five years, signaling serious issues in practice.

Florida's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prevent anyone aged 16 and younger from using social media, making it one of the strictest laws of its kind in the US.

The bill is part of a larger trend of state proposals aimed at addressing concerns about the impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.

Children should not be exploited for social media likes and should have autonomy over their images.

Parents need to be cautious about oversharing their children's lives on social media for validation.

At least two minors were killed every day in Ecuador in 2023, representing a 640% increase compared to 2019.

Children are falling victim to firearms and criminal gangs, with newborn babies and adolescents being the most targeted.

Children are disproportionately affected by war-related violence and abuses.

Respect for the laws of war is being eroded or non-existent in modern armed conflict.

Children from countries affected by the climate crisis are calling for action to prioritize their futures

Extreme weather has internally displaced millions of children and put billions at high risk

Two GOP bills in Wisconsin would require libraries to inform parents whenever their children check out books or materials

Critics argue that these bills are overly burdensome and detrimental to children's rights and safety

The updated Protecting Kids on Social Media Act remains an unconstitutional bill that replaces parents' choices with a government-mandated prohibition on social media use for children and teens.

The bill prohibits children under 13 from using any ad-based social media, which could lead to ad-based platforms switching to a fee-based model and limiting access for young people.

The bill infringes on the First Amendment rights of minors and ignores the fact that children, even those under 13, have a constitutional right to speak online and access others' speech.

Children's photos used in AI datasets without consent poses privacy risks.

Children's photos used in AI datasets without consent.