In Paris, parents are demonstrating in the face of persistent difficulties that compromise their children’s access to quality education: increasingly frequent class closures, unreplaced absences and a general deterioration in teaching. At the same time, more and more teachers are leaving the profession due to low pay, deteriorated working conditions and lack of institutional support. […]
Ongoing conflict in Myanmar has forced thousands of children to flee to Thailand, where they face significant barriers to accessing education. Despite legal provisions guaranteeing their right to schooling, many migrant children struggle with issues such as legal status, language barriers, and financial hardship. To ensure their right to education is upheld, greater collaboration between […]
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) […]
New Zealand (known by its Māori name Aotearoa, which translates to “land of the long white cloud”) prides itself on values of equality and fairness, yet significant inequities persist within its education system, particularly for Māori (the country’s indigenous population) and Pasifika (South Pacific Islanders and their descendants) students (Jiaheng, 2024). Despite the overall high […]
Muslim children in Indian education face discrimination and challenges that hinder their access to quality learning opportunities. Despite comprising around 14% of the population, Muslims encounter obstacles such as declining enrollment rates, contentious bans on religious attire like the hijab, and the closure of Islamic schools (madrasas). These issues exacerbate educational disparities and contribute to […]
Kenya, along with all other African jurisdictions, has committed to guaranteeing 12 years of primary and secondary education for all children in line with the African Union’s (AU) Continental Education Strategy (Human Rights Watch, 2024). Despite this, and visible domestic policy efforts to ensure and provide ‘free’ education, hidden costs continue to prevent large numbers […]
As of early March 2024, Nigeria is living in a spiralling security crisis: over 380 children have been kidnapped by Islamist insurgents like Boko Haram in the country’s northeast and other criminal groups in the northwest. Thanks to the negotiations between the government and the gunmen, 137 students have been released, but many more are […]
In today’s world, economic instability – characterized by swings in employment, income, and resource availability – has become a common occurrence. Even though adults are most affected by financial crises and economic downturns, the effects of this instability go well beyond their financial concerns. Particularly, children are frequently the silent victims of economic instability, suffering […]
The evocation of conflicts, terrorism, and violation of children’s rights is, unfortunately, nothing new, given the events that have affected the Sahel region in recent years. As a result of the inherent violence in conflicts, major migratory flows, and desperate humanitarian needs, children are deprived of their fundamental rights and protection against the dangers threatening […]
Music is humanity’s universal language which can help people connect, communicate, express, learn and grow. Music can also be a therapeutic tool to develop children’s physical, emotional and social well-being. By supporting them in expressing their feelings and developing their cognitive functions, music can help children feel included and boost their self-esteem. How music affects […]
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