Malnutrition is a critical issue in Pakistan, especially among children (ANII, 2024). Recent reports highlight the highest documented rates of malnutrition to ever be recorded in the country. The situation is a complex crisis, with several factors contributing to...
The price of social security in El Salvador at the expense of children’s rights
Almost 3,000 children have been arrested and 1,000 convicted over mostly gang membership-related charges in El Salvador as part of President Nayib Bukele’s so-called “war on gangs”. However, this success has come at a high cost for children’s rights. Children in...
A new draft law imperils children’s rights and gender equality in Iraq
In Iraq, a concerning legislative amendment is threatening the rights of children and women. The proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law is designed to legitimise religious marriages, opening the door to child marriages as young as nine years old. Not only does...
The reality of childhood in Sahrawi refugee camps
The Sahrawi refugee crisis, one of the world’s longest-lasting humanitarian emergencies, continues to this day, with no resolution in sight. Thousands of Sahrawi children grow up in refugee camps, deprived of fundamental rights such as access to quality education,...
Children facing famine: an unprecedented food crisis in Haiti
Haiti is going through an unprecedented food crisis, exacerbated by persistent political instability and the predominance of gangs. As the famine worsens, it is children who are paying the heaviest price, suffering the direct consequences of this alarming situation....
The current struggle of migrant children in Spain
In 2024, Spain continues to face significant challenges regarding the influx of migrant children, both accompanied and unaccompanied, who enter the country seeking asylum, refuge, or better living conditions. As one of the main entry points into Europe, Spain’s...
Exposing pedophilia and legal failures in Israel
Failures in Israel’s legal system, particularly around pedophilia, expose deep-rooted justice and accountability issues affecting society. Offenders exploit Israel’s Law of Return to evade consequences, with high-profile cases like Malka Leifer’s highlighting...
Examining the impact of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact on children’s rights
The EU Migration and Asylum Pact, adopted in May 2024, aims to streamline the handling of migration and asylum seekers across member states. While this new framework promises more coordinated migration management, it has raised concerns regarding its potential...
Addressing the impact of social media on the mental health of Swiss children and adolescents
As technology rapidly evolves,social media has become deeply embedded in the lives of children and adolescents in Switzerland. Apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are central to how young people socialize, explore interests, express themselves, and access...
Yemen’s intensifying malnutrition crisis leaves children most vulnerable
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a catastrophic consequence of ongoing conflict and foreign intervention, leaving millions in desperate need of aid. Since the civil war erupted in 2014 and intensified with the Saudi-led intervention in 2015, over 377,000 people...









