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...
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...
The protection of children’s privacy in France: a reform of Image Rights Law
In response to the rise of social networks and the phenomenon of “sharenting“, the French law issued on February 19, 2024 marks a significant step forward in protecting children’s rights. By explicitly introducing minors’ image rights to the Civil Code, this reform...
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...
Japanese Civil Code reform: A controversial debate on joint custody
Japan is undergoing a legislative transformation regarding parental rights. A new reform of the Civil Code, the first in 77 years, introduces a major change concerning joint custody after divorce. Although this bill has been long awaited, it has sparked strong...
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...
Serbia’s youth in the claws of the gambling industry
The proliferation of gambling in Serbia has become a pressing social issue, particularly concerning its impact on the youth. With the expansion of the gambling industry, including the increase in registered gambling shops, and the pervasive influence of online...
Children’s rights and the 2024 Paris Olympics: a milestone or a missed opportunity?
The 2024 Paris Olympics, which are being held from 26 July until 11 August and which have incorporated for the first time a human rights dimension specifically into its Host City Contract, promise progress. However, the emphasis has been more on environmental...
The worrying prison conditions of minors in France
In France, the number of incarcerated minors has sharply increased in recent years. In addition to the worrying rise in convictions, conditions for imprisoned minors do not always respect the specific needs of adolescents. The deprivation of children’s freedom must be...
The detention of child migrants in desert camps along the US-Mexico border
An increasing number of families with children have been making dangerous journeys for safety in the US, with their applications often processed amidst challenging circumstances. The treatment of children by US border control in encampments has raised significant...









