After a two-hour drive along twisting roads that might not be considered paved by Western standards, the pickup turned up a pitted and trenched dirt road that climbed to the top of the mountain. Alex Châteaux, founder and president of La Maison d’Aïna—and also our driver—waved to two men trying to fill in some of […]
We have been aware of child prostitution and its harmful effects on children for a long time. Yet, today we face a new phenomenon; one that is changing the face of the sexual exploitation of children: Darknet. Darknet is what we call the “hidden depths of the web”. Created around 10 years ago, Darknet is […]
Context of her commitment Despite the chaos caused by the four years of conflict, the end of the First World War led to a new consciousness of the need for international cooperation in the protection of children. Thus, nations who used to be rivals united to give this project a universal and consensual dimension. Eglantyne […]
The political and socioeconomic crisis, brought on by the coup in 2009, radically affected the lives of the population, particularly the children. A year after the presidential elections of October to December 2013 (which raised so many hopes of democracy to end the crisis), violations of the rights of Malagasy children are occurring daily, in […]
Good nutrition plays an important role in brain development, growth, sexual development, and in preventing and controlling diseases. Childhood nutrition should be a balance between the high energy and nutrient content required for growth and development, and establishing a healthy diet which will not lead to obesity. The balance between these two aspects shifts over […]
According to the definition established by General Comment No. 13 of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the right to education is a fundamental right as well as an indispensable means of realising other human rights. Education, as an empowerment right, is the main tool that can enable economically and socially […]
Child soldiers are led to commit international crimes, which are not without judicial consequence. Those who commit international crimes must be sentenced, but what of the guilt of child soldiers under international criminal law? Many children are the victims of armed conflicts, not only as civilians but also as soldiers. Given the growing number of […]
Let’s hear it for the girls! Since 2012, the 11th of October has been celebrated as the International Day of the Girl. The aim: to raise global issues specifically related to girls. The global issues One in five adolescent girls around the world are denied an education by the daily realities of poverty, conflict and […]
The first United Nations Climate Summit took place in New York on the 23rd September this year. For many reasons, this summit was the first of its kind and of great importance. Global warming and sustainable development were the main concerns, and they will define the way our society works and the future of […]
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