Ongoing conflict in Myanmar has forced thousands of children to flee to Thailand, where they face significant barriers to accessing education. Despite legal provisions guaranteeing their right to schooling, many migrantchildren struggle with issues such as legal...
Child sexual abuse (CSA) and HIV remain two of the most pressing threats to children’s health and well-being in Zambia. Cultural myths and inadequate health responses further exacerbate this crisis. Tackling these issues therefore requires a holistic approach that...
New Zealand(known by its Māori name Aotearoa, which translates to “land of the long white cloud”) prides itself on values of equality and fairness, yet significant inequities persist within its education system, particularly for Māori (the country’s indigenous...
Muslim children in Indian education face discrimination and challenges that hinder their access to quality learning opportunities. Despite comprising around 14% of the population, Muslims encounter obstacles such as declining enrollment rates, contentious bans on...
Kenya, along with all other African jurisdictions, has committed to guaranteeing 12 years of primary and secondary education for all children in line with the African Union’s (AU) Continental Education Strategy (Human Rights Watch, 2024). Despite this, and visible...
As of early March 2024, Nigeria is living in a spiralling security crisis: over 380 children have been kidnapped by Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram in the country’s northeast and other criminal groups in the northwest. Thanks to the negotiations between the...
In today’s world, economic instability – characterized by swings in employment, income, and resource availability – has become a common occurrence. Even though adults are most affected by financial crises and economic downturns, the effects of this instability go well...
The evocation of conflicts, terrorism, and violation of children’s rights is, unfortunately, nothing new, given the events that have affected the Sahel region in recent years. As a result of the inherent violence in conflicts, major migratory flows, and desperate...
Music is humanity’s universal language which can help people connect, communicate, express, learn and grow. Music can also be a therapeutic tool to develop children’s physical, emotional and social well-being. By supporting them in expressing their feelings and...
Gender stereotypes are present in everyday life, including in the toys for children. They impose a significant impact on children’s personal growth and development, as they can reinforce social expectations regarding gender roles and influence their future choices....