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Education
4 in 10 Children Struggle to Read as UNESCO Marks 60 Years of Literacy Day
Millions of children around the world are still being denied the opportunity to develop essential reading skills as countries mark…
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Children and Family Support Services
Trump Plan Could Pay Stay-at-Home Parents $9,000 Per Child
The Trump administration is reportedly developing a plan that could provide federal childcare subsidies to some married families with a…
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Across Europe, the First Day of School Is Not One Day
From early August in Finland to the end of September in Malta, Europe’s staggered school calendar carries an important message…
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Health Matters
Diphtheria Outbreak: Plateau Deploys Emergency Medical Supplies as Schools Shut Down
The Plateau State Government has stepped up its response to a diphtheria outbreak by deploying medicines and other medical supplies…
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Child Trafficking
Shock in Oyo as Suspect Admits Selling Her Own Children, Six of 19 Stolen Children Died
A suspected member of a child stealing and trafficking syndicate in Oyo State has allegedly confessed to taking 19 children,…
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Law and Policy
Meta’s $17.1bn Child Safety Settlement Sparks Global Warning: Money Alone Won’t Protect Children Online
Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement for the effects of its platforms on children’s mental health has brought attention to the need…
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Child Abduction
Oyo Police Bust Child-Stealing Network, Rescue 17 Children as Six Allegedly Die in Captivity
The Oyo State Police Command says it has uncovered an interstate network allegedly involved in the stealing, trafficking and sale…
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Law and Policy
Australia Takes on Big Tech With $78m Fines Over Child Safety Failures
Australia is proposing stricter regulations that would make social media companies more accountable for keeping children safe from harmful online…
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Health Matters
Parents Allowed to Keep Children Home Amid Malaysia Haze Health Concerns
Parents in Malaysia can choose to keep their children at home if they are concerned about the health effects of…
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Education
Lagos Schools Warned: Parents Must Not Be Forced to Buy Children’s Books, Uniforms From Schools
Lagos State has warned schools against forcing parents and guardians to buy children’s textbooks, uniforms and stationery exclusively from the…
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