Lebanon’s children have suffered devastating consequences of the 2024 hostilities. The escalation of violence has led to loss of life, injuries, and massive displacement among the youngest and most vulnerable members of society. Beyond the immediate physical dangers,...
Abuse and mistreatment of migrant children in Libya’s detention centres
On their way to Europe, countless refugees and migrant children follow migration routes across Africa. Libya is a key transit point during this journey. Yet inside Libya’s borders, the hardships remain. Reports of abuse, torture and inhuman treatment have emerged from...
How child labour fuels Indonesia’s palm oil industry
Palm oil, the world’s most versatile vegetable oil, is a key ingredient in countless products, from processed foods to cosmetics and even biodiesel (Tullis, 2019). Its multipurpose qualities have led to a high worldwide demand. While good for the economy, its...
Addressing risky sexual trends in adolescents with better education
Dangerous sexual challenges like the “Sex roulette” and the rise of rates of unprotected sex represent a serious threat to adolescents’ health and well-being. However, young people ask for sexuality education and if they cannot find it at school or within the family...
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...
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...
Children grappling with the resurgence of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
For more than thirty years, the conflict in the DRC has cost the lives of more than six million people, including countless children. Since 2024, with the significant intensification of the conflict, it is appropriate to report the impact of these conflicts on the...
The dark side of chocolate: child labour in the cocoa industry
When the world thinks of chocolate, they frequently think of Europe – of countries like Switzerland, Belgium or the Netherlands – all of which are well known for the high-quality chocolate they produce. The reality, however, is that 70% of the world’s cocoa...
How the albino myth is endangering Tanzanian children
In some parts of Africa, there’s a disturbing trade driven by the belief in the supernatural powers of albino body parts. Sadly, children, who are particularly vulnerable, are targeted for ritualistic killings. Regrettably, Tanzania’s response to the crisis has fallen...









