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 […]
For several years, technology has taken the place of child trafficking for use in camel racing. Today, in every country of the Gulf, small humanoid robots ride camelids, sparing children from this profitable market. The idea started in Qatar during the 2000s. At that time, camel racing, which was a traditional sport in countries of […]
Candice Cohen-Ahnine’s story is first and foremost one of a struggle for her rights and the rights of her child. And a story about a kidnapping by a Parent. The Story Candice had a daughter named Aya with a Saudi prince. Because of difficulties in their relationship, including domestic violence, Candice decided to leave for […]
In 2013, Norlha, supported by Humanium, launched the project Vegetables for Health in the Sershul region of Tibet, China. Today, we are happy to be able to share with you the progress this project has made. Sershul, in Sichuan province, is located at more than 4000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level, and endures long […]
Street children in Morocco number approximately 30,000, a frightening statistic when you are aware of the damage such circumstances inflict upon children’s development and future. Living in poverty and outside the school system, these children are easy targets for urban violence and all kinds of traffic, whether drugs or sex, and have a future as […]
War, global warming, the economic crisis: real problems that seem impossible to solve are indeed resolved by elementary-school-aged children, thanks to an ingenious game of world peace invented by John Hunter, a passionate American professor. He created the game in 1978, and the idea has evolved into a 1.5 meter tall by 1 meter wide […]
At Humanium’s General Assembly, I more than once stated how important my experience with this Association was to me. I knew that I would be sad to reach the end of my internship. But at the same time, I am also happy that others will take my place and take their turn to experience this […]
Who are They ? Most of them come from Mauritinia, Niger, Gambia, Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. They are children, mainly boys, who are entrusted from a young age to a Koranic master by their parents. This master is commonly known as “a holy man.” The holy man teaches them Islam at the Koranic school that […]
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