Article 17: Access to appropriate information

GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Third Committee's Debate on Children’s Rights
23/أكتوبر/2014 News
During the Third Committee's debate on children’s rights, top officials implored states to combat cybercrime and violence.
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OPT: Palestinian boy shot dead by Israeli forces
17/أكتوبر/2014 News
Thirteen-year-old boy shot three times in the chest during riot in village of Beit Liqya in the occupied West Bank.
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AUSTRALIA: Government faces asylum court challenges
14/أكتوبر/2014 News
Australian government is facing two challenges in court over its policies towards asylum seekers.
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CHILD RIGHTS: Malala and Indian children’s rights activist win Nobel Peace Prize
10/أكتوبر/2014 News
Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi have been jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work on promoting and protecting children's rights.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Witchcraft and ritual child abuse cases rise in London
9/أكتوبر/2014 News
The number of ritual child abuse cases linked to witchcraft being investigated in London is increasing. A total of 24 cases were passed to the Metropolitan Police in 2013, 19 in 2012 and nine in 2011.
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WHRIN 2014 Country Report: Witchcraft Accusations and Persecution in Nepal
9/أكتوبر/2014 Publication
This is WHRIN's joint report with the Bar Human Rights Committee of England and Wales and Forum for Protection of People’s...
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USA: New law to protect jailed youth in California
6/أكتوبر/2014 News
California Governor signs a bill that could prevent hundreds of young offenders from enduring rape, assault, and gang life in prison.
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CAPE VERDE: Country becomes sixth African state to prohibit all corporal punishment of children
3/أكتوبر/2014 News
Cape Verde has joined the list of states enacting legislation which prohibits all corporal punishment of children, including within the family.
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DISCRIMINATION : Conseil de l'Europe : Les enfants LGBTI ont droit à la sécurité et à l’égalité
2/أكتوبر/2014 News
Le Commissaire aux droits de l'homme du Conseil de l'Europe rappelle que la persécution et la violence ont de graves conséquences pour les enfants LGBTI et les incitent à dissimuler leur identité personnelle.
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HEALTH: Ebola outbreak - 'Five people infected every hour'
2/أكتوبر/2014 News
A leading children's charity has warned that a rate of five new Ebola cases an hour in Sierra Leone means healthcare demands are far outstripping supply.
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