Already in 2018, around four in ten Romanian adolescents said they had been cyberbullied. At that time, Romania recorded the highest victimization rate among seven European countries, well above Greece and Spain. More recent national surveys confirm that online harassment remains widespread, with victims reporting anxiety, withdrawal from school, and difficulties in maintaining friendships. Despite […]
Across Belgian cities, and especially around the Port of Antwerp, children as young as thirteen can be found carrying drugs, standing guard for gangs, or risking their lives in ports at night. Most of them should be in school, yet their days and nights are consumed by criminal work. Many are beaten for mistakes by […]
Between 1950 and 2020, at least 216,000 children in France were sexually abused by priests and members of religious orders. These crimes show how abuse was enabled by silence, cover-ups, and a culture that protected the institution rather than children. In response, France has begun reforms and created independent bodies such as the CRR and […]
Criminal gangs in Sweden are deliberately recruiting children, sometimes as young as 10, to carry out violent acts, transport drugs, and handle weapons. They target vulnerable children where child protection systems fail to provide timely or effective safeguards, drawing them into drug trafficking, armed violence, and other crimes. Despite legal reforms, such as Sweden’s 2023 […]
Since the escalation of Israel’s attack on Gaza in October 2023, hunger in the besieged enclave has surged to record levels – with children suffering the most. More than 495,000 people are now facing catastrophic food shortages, and families are surviving on as little as 245 calories per day, barely 12% of the minimum daily […]
The Philippines has become one of the most prominent global hubs for livestreamed child sexual abuse. Fueled by extreme poverty, family complicity, and unchecked internet expansion, children are exploited in real-time for foreign predators. Weak enforcement and corruption leave a large number of children at risk, with survivors facing lifelong trauma. Without stronger laws and […]
In Denmark and Greenland, the legacy of colonialism continues to fracture Inuit communities—most visibly through the treatment of Indigenous children. Despite formal apologies and recent policy shifts, deep-rooted biases still drive unequal treatment and lasting psychological harm. The struggle for justice and cultural survival remains far from over. Historical background and motivation Denmark’s relationship with […]
The Syrian conflict has left a devastating legacy of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines, posing a persistent threat to the lives of children. In the first months of 2025, the situation worsened, with over 100 children killed by these remnants of war in a single month alone. Historical and political background Syria’s civil war began […]
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 combines legal reforms, community engagement, and strengthened healthcare systems. Zambia’s socio-cultural landscape Child sexual abuse (CSA) […]
In 2024, children’s rights have been under severe threat, with millions denied access to healthcare, education, and protection. Among various global crises, the most severe include escalating conflicts in Sudan, the Sahel, Palestine, and Lebanon, which have resulted in widespread child fatalities, displacement, and deep psychological trauma. Humanitarian catastrophes: Sudan’s civil war, Sahel’s malnutrition, and […]
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