Article 9: Separation from parents

Boys and men forcibly taken by militant group in north-east Nigeria, four months after kidnapping of schoolgirls.

Children routinely subjected to physical, psychological and sexual abuse at "The Big Family" shelter and denied visits from their parents, say authorities.

High Court prevents the return of 153 asylum seekers, including children, to Sri Lankan authorities over concerns about their safety.  

UN Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict shows children were recruited and used, killed and maimed, victims of sexual violence and other grave violations in 23 country situations in 2013.