The Voices of Humanium’s Children
Children were asked 8 questions about their future, their dreams, the world and their rights. Here are their answers!
2015: A Key Year
Since Humanium was founded in Geneva on November 20, 2008—Universal Children’s Day—and subsequently developed in France and Germany, our network of three linked organizations has evolved tremendously and exponentially increased its impact on the lives of children throughout the world. On a global scale, Humanium took advantage of new technologies to make children’s rights accessible […]
The Maras: Trap for Central American Youth
Since the 1990s, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador – commonly called the Northern Triangle due to their crime levels – have been plagued by the violence of the maras, criminal gangs characterized by extreme violence. In addition to spreading terror in various Central American cities, these gangs also recruit children and teenagers, pulling them into […]
Educational workbooks: NGO World Wide Watch develops educational activities for children
Humanium was partnered with NGO World Wide Watch in the building of a school in Senegal. The NGO is now developing educational workbooks designed for students in the first two years of primary school, with the aim of allowing each child to be “a Little Prince”. A response to the loss of values: life […]
Child labor in the mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) contains vast and significant mining resources including more than 1100 minerals and precious metals. With such riches, the DRC has the potential to become one of the richest countries in Africa and to guarantee the well-being of its population—including its children. However, despite the availability of these mineral […]
A new Bolivian law on child labour: Legalising illegality…
Bolivia promulgated a new Code for Children and Adolescents (CCA) on 17 July 2014 (Law No. 548, Chapter VI), which exceptionally and officially authorises child labour from the age of 10. This is a decision that has aroused strong indignation and concern from both international organisations and from NGOs working for the eradication of child […]
Starvation for Children Left in Syria
The civil war in Syria has left thousands of civilians displaced, dead, or under military control. While the plight of millions of refugees has been extensively covered by the media, the situation of those who remain in Syria has been hard to gauge. Recently, the UN has reported the devastating malnutrition and starvation faced by many people still […]
Child marriage in India, one of the worst violations of children’s rights
In general, birth, marriage, and death represent the three main events in a person’s life. However, marriage is the only one of the three that is a matter of choice. Unfortunately, millions of children in the world (girls and boys) have marriage forced upon them without the chance to exercise their right to choose. In […]
Child marriage in India, one of the worst violations of children’s rights
In general, birth, marriage, and death represent the three main events in a person’s life. However, marriage is the only one of the three that is a matter of choice. Unfortunately, millions of children in the world (girls and boys) have marriage forced upon them without the chance to exercise their right to choose. In […]
World cancer day: Act together
Every year on February 4, World Cancer Day is celebrated throughout the world. This disease remains one of the main causes of death worldwide. […]
