News Archive

Latest news and events on children’s rights around the world

It’s important that we know what is going on in the world. Both violations and developments in children’s rights need to be reported and shared. To alert us about a news story where you are, email info@crin.org.

CHILD RIGHTS: Malala and Indian children’s rights activist win Nobel Peace Prize
10 Oct 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 Oct 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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ARGENTINA: State bans all corporal punishment of children
8 Oct 2014 News
Argentina has become the 41st State globally, and the seventh in Latin America, to ban all forms of corporal punishment against children. 
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USA: New law to protect jailed youth in California
6 Oct 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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SYRIA: UN child rights envoy ‘appalled’ by deadly school attacks in Homs
6 Oct 2014 News
[2 October 2014] – The United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui today...
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SYRIA: Children killed in Homs double blast
6 Oct 2014 News
Attack outside primary school in central Syrian city kills at least 45 people, including 41 children.
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AFGHANISTAN: Children bear brunt of Afghan conflict
6 Oct 2014 News
[4 September 2014] - At the age of just 12, Moheb was forced to become a suicide bomber by his uncle, a Taliban commander...
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US: Obama can do more to get kids off the battlefield
6 Oct 2014 News
[3 October 2014] - President Obama has the clout to get child soldiers off the battlefields in countries around the world....
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CAPE VERDE: Country becomes sixth African state to prohibit all corporal punishment of children
3 Oct 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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HEALTH: Ebola outbreak - 'Five people infected every hour'
2 Oct 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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DISCRIMINATION: LGBTI children have the right to safety and equality, says EU expert
2 Oct 2014 News
Bullying and violence has a serious effect on LGBTI children's well-being and prevents openness about their personal identity, says Europe's human rights chief.
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YEMEN: School occupied by rebels
1 Oct 2014 News
[29 September 2014] -  Back to school for young Yemenis in Sanaa on Monday was a stark reminder of why many missed classes...
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