Over 30 million children in India between the ages of 6 and 13 won’t start the new academic year (Estimating the Number of out-of-school Children, 2016). Instead, many of those who are out-of-school are forced to work as ragmen, miners and in restaurants....
“Restavek” children in Haiti: A new form of modern slavery
Since slavery was officially abolished, people are still loath to admit that devious and underhanded types of slavery of men, women and children may exist in the world. Nevertheless, it is also sad that seemingly millions are still suffering under a hidden...
The pink saris revolution in Uttar Pradesh
If Uttar Pradesh were a country, it would be the 5th most heavily populated state –as is currently Brazil-, but also one of the poorest. This part of the Indian subcontinent is also one of the most politically unstable due to corruption and clashes between various...
Protecting the Rights of the LGBTQ Child
The second article of the Convention on the Rights of the Child ensures children the right not to be discriminated against – in any way. This includes the right to not be discriminated against for one’s sexual orientation or gender preference. Children identifying as...
Global Pneumococcal Disease
Despite efforts from many groups, children around the world continue to die from preventable, curable diseases. One of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable death among infants and children less than five is pneumonia, causing liquid in the lungs and infection....
Sexual abuse in sport : a reality still a taboo subject.
Whether a pastime or played at a professional level, sport is facing a very real crisis : sexual abuse, and children, seen as easy targets, are among the first victims. Whatever someone’s age may be, doing one or several sports is supposed to foster personal...
Youth Homelessness in the United States
Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States still struggles with high levels of poverty, especially among children and youth. In extreme cases, poverty, as well as an assortment of other factors, can lead to homelessness. While...
Vulnerable Children in Australia
A wealthy, powerful country that is active on a global scale, Australia generally protects the rights of its children. In the largely homogeneous country, the majority of Australian children are offered the resources they need to succeed in education and to live...
Are Current Efforts to Educate Immigrants in Germany Living up to the Task?
As our world becomes increasingly globalized and it becomes easier to navigate borders, many nations are struggling to incorporate foreigners into their population – while others appear to be able to do this effortlessly. In 2015, 1.1 million asylum seekers arrived in...
Children’s Rights in Ireland – A Mandatory Religious Education
A traditionally Catholic nation, Ireland has recently faced a dilemma over how it provides public education to its school children. About 97% of public schools in Ireland are funded by the government but run by religious groups – predominantly the Catholic Church....