Child Protection
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Government Endorsing “Child Marriage”? 17-Year-Old Reportedly Among Kano Newlyweds
The mass wedding programme of the Kano State Government, which saw 1,500 couples get married, has created fresh concerns for…
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65 Northern Schools Shut as HURIWA Warns Insecurity Is Derailing Children’s Education
Sexty-five (65) schools have been reported to be closed or made non-functional in the North of Nigeria due to insecurity,…
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Heavy Backpacks Are Putting Your Child at Risk, Find Out How
With children getting ready to go back to school, health professionals are reminding parents and caregivers to check the backpack…
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Meta Fined $567m Over Child Safety Failures in Landmark US Ruling
Meta is facing the largest fine for child safety concerns, with a $567 million fine for the company’s social media…
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US Mother Claims Postpartum Psychosis Drove Her to Kill Three Children as Trial Begins
A Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children has brought into sharp focus tougher issues surrounding child protection systems…
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Makindye Secondary School, Kampala, Prom and Its Viral Video Clips: When Everybody Watched the Children, and Nobody Watched Over Them
When Everybody Watched the Children, and Nobody Watched Over Them A school prom in Kampala is travelling across Africa and…
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AI Turns Children’s Photos Into Abuse Material: Parents Urged to Stop Public Sharing
Parents are being urged to take steps to protect their children’s privacy online amid growing concerns about the use of…
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Africa Moves to Protect Children Online as African Union Unveils New Digital Safety Framework
The African Union (AU) member states have made a significant progress in enhancing child protection in Africa by adopting a…
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Makinde Declares Children’s Safety ‘Non-Negotiable,’ Vows to Protect Oyo Schools
In an effort to enhance school safety, the Oyo State Government has reiterated its pledge to ensure that the safety…
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DSS Files Fresh Terror Case Against Five Ansaru Suspects Over Deadly Oriire School Attack
The Department of State Services (DSS) has renewed its terrorism charges against five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group,…
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