The “Sephora Kids” trend, where children, especially tweens and teens, are increasingly using makeup and skincare products marketed by beauty retailers, presents several risks, not only for the physical health of children but also for their mental health. While these products may support self-expression and routines of self-care, their safety and efficacy for young users […]
Bulgaria’s education system does not offer the same opportunities to all children. Many Bulgarian children leave school before completing their education, and some do not enrol in the first place. Poverty, limited access to preschool, and language difficulties affect large numbers of Roma and Turkish-speaking children. Once in school, separation from Bulgarian peers and uneven […]
Haitian children are growing up amid relentless violence, displacement, and hunger. Since 2021, gang-related violence has escalated dramatically, reaching record levels in 2025. Entire neighbourhoods have fallen under gang control, forcing families to flee and leaving children without access to education, healthcare, or protection. As gangs tighten their control and public services collapse, children are […]
All 16-year-olds will be given the right to vote in all UK elections as part of seismic changes to modernise UK democracy. Young people, who already contribute to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military, will be given the right to vote on the issues that affect them. This will bring UK-wide […]
Female genital mutilation (FGM) remains widespread in Somalia, affecting nearly all women and girls. It is deeply rooted in cultural, social, and religious traditions, with strong pressure from families and communities, especially around marriage. Some regional laws and advocacy efforts are challenging the practice, but enforcement is uneven, and there is still no national law […]
Every year on 20 November, the world comes together to celebrate World Children’s Day, a moment to recognise children as rights-holders and to renew our collective commitment to the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It’s a call to action for every adult and community to make the world safer, fairer, […]
In 2025, New Zealand recorded the highest child suicide rate of any wealthy country. Families across Aotearoa continue to lose young people despite years of public debate and attempts at reform. The problem is part of a wider mental health crisis: recent international surveys show New Zealand children and teenagers report some of the lowest […]
In August 2021, the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan after a lightning military campaign in which they seized major cities in less than 10 days. Since then, a series of restrictive measures has been imposed, targeting girls and young women. In September 2021, they were banned from attending secondary school, followed in 2022 by exclusion […]
Female genital mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most pressing child protection concerns in The Gambia. Often carried out during infancy or early childhood, the practice inflicts irreversible harm on young girls, threatening their health, survival, and dignity due to entrenched cultural norms. Although The Gambia has made notable progress in advocacy and legal reform, […]
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 […]
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