Almost 3,000 children have been arrested and 1,000 convicted over mostly gang membership-related charges in El Salvador as part of President Nayib Bukele’s so-called “war on gangs”. However, this success has come at a high cost for children’s rights. Children in juvenile detention facilities have reported torture, inhumane and unsanitary conditions, as well as a […]
The Sahrawi refugee crisis, one of the world’s longest-lasting humanitarian emergencies, continues to this day, with no resolution in sight. Thousands of Sahrawi children grow up in refugee camps, deprived of fundamental rights such as access to quality education, stable living conditions, and a sense of security. While international aid has provided essential support, much […]
Haiti is going through an unprecedented food crisis, exacerbated by persistent political instability and the predominance of gangs. As the famine worsens, it is children who are paying the heaviest price, suffering the direct consequences of this alarming situation. In this chaotic context, gender-based and sexual violence against girls is also on the rise, adding […]
Failures in Israel’s legal system, particularly around pedophilia, expose deep-rooted justice and accountability issues affecting society. Offenders exploit Israel’s Law of Return to evade consequences, with high-profile cases like Malka Leifer’s highlighting extradition and legal obstacles. Despite minor reforms, stronger legal measures and international cooperation are needed to address these challenges effectively. Criminal exploitation of […]
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a catastrophic consequence of ongoing conflict and foreign intervention, leaving millions in desperate need of aid. Since the civil war erupted in 2014 and intensified with the Saudi-led intervention in 2015, over 377,000 people have died due to the conflict. The situation is particularly dire for children, with over […]
For more than thirty years, the conflict in the DRC has cost the lives of more than six million people, including countless children. Since 2024, with the significant intensification of the conflict, it is appropriate to report the impact of these conflicts on the rights of children, as well as the violations and systemic dysfunctions […]
In some parts of Africa, there’s a disturbing trade driven by the belief in the supernatural powers of albino body parts. Sadly, children, who are particularly vulnerable, are targeted for ritualistic killings. Regrettably, Tanzania’s response to the crisis has fallen short, with only a fraction of reported cases resulting in successful prosecutions. Recent UN concerns […]
In France, the number of incarcerated minors has sharply increased in recent years. In addition to the worrying rise in convictions, conditions for imprisoned minors do not always respect the specific needs of adolescents. The deprivation of children’s freedom must be a last resort and, if they are imprisoned, they must always be held separately […]
In China, a significant number of parents are incarcerated due to criminal activities, leaving their children marginalized within communities, often without adequate care. This absence of parental responsibility oversight by the government leaves these children vulnerable. However, for these children to experience positive change, it is crucial to provide support and facilitate communication with their […]
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 […]
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