Somalia is a country ravaged by civil wars, terrorism, and difficult living conditions. After suffering repeated deadly droughts just a few years ago which led to the deaths of nearly 133,000 children under the age of five, the country is now again faced with an...
Despite efforts to curb the threat of child labour in Kenya, through the ratification of treaties and the implementation of strict laws, there still exist underlying factors that prevent a substantial number of Kenyan children from fully enjoying their rights. Despite...
Today it is very easy to imagine that we can do shopping or any research online, but it is slightly more difficult to image that we can also organize and attend dinners in the same way. However, yes, it is possible. And not just any dinners, but gala dinners whose aim...
In Ivory Coast, disabled children are especially vulnerable. Neglected by the state and relegated to the fringes of the community, their right to an education is completely disregarded. Definition of Disabled The World Health Organization states: ‘The International...
Child Labour denies fundamental human rights such as the right to education, right to rest and leisure and free from the country’s unfair working conditions, such rights are imperative to the living standard of children are upheld by international conventions. The...
Despite the fact that Uzbekistan’s legal framework generally prohibits forced and child labor, there are indications that forced child labor in the state-controlled cotton fields has occurred in at least five locations in the country since 2015. Abusive labor system...
On May 3rd, 2017, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) presented its 2016 Annual Report, in which it stated that one third of the population of Mexico are children and teenagers, 21 million of whom live in poverty (UNICEF, 2017). According to this Report, it is...
In 2016, Humanium acted through a global network of individuals and partner organizations to ensure Children’s Rights worldwide. On a local level, new childhood aid projects were initiated with local partners in different countries such as India, Madagascar and...
Introduction Protecting children and realizing their rights are major challenges for African states. In addition to recurring issues like childhood marriage and excision, there is an increasing problem with child disappearances in countries like Benin. How is...
Right now in Saudi Arabia, at least 4 people are awaiting execution by beheading or crucifixion for offences committed when they were children. Saudi Arabia must comply with adequate standards of juvenile justice. A State Party to the Convention on the Rights of the...