Children’s charity UNICEF needs your experiences and case studies on the effect of green space on children in developing countries...‘Green spaces for children in developing countries’ – get involved
After the success of our recent international seminar in Portugal, attentions now turn now to our flagship event for 2022...Child in the City World Conference – Making Connections for our children’s future
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Pre-school play with friends reduces risk of mental health in later years – study
Researchers say that children who learn to play well with others at pre-school age tend to enjoy better mental health as they get older. A new study by the University of Cambridge claims that they have...Read more
Free book to help teenagers in London understand their human rights
Secondary schools across London are being given a free gift of a new book co-authored by actor and human rights campaigner Angelina Jolie that empowers teenagers to know their rights, gain confidence and help to...Read more
Council of Europe: ‘Cities must do all they can to protect child refugees’
The Council of Europe (CoE), which oversees the implementation of human rights across the continent, has urged cities to do all they can to protect refugee children.Read more
EU Digital Services Act: How it will make the internet safer for children
European lawmakers recently reached a landmark political agreement on the Digital Services Act (DSA), an ambitious new rulebook for how Europe regulates its digital landscape, especially Big Tech.Read more
Spanish version of Designing Streets for Kids guide now available
An acclaimed urban design resource which focuses on children and caregivers is now available in Spanish, making it accessible to millions more child rights champions worldwide.Read more
Empowering Europe’s youth to thrive in a post-pandemic world
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, young Europeans were increasingly mobile, moving around the EU for education, and work, while major strides were being made to resolve inequalities in education and socioeconomic conditions.Read more
COVID funding pries open a door to improving air quality in US schools
Many U.S. schools were in dire need of upgrades – burdened by leaking pipes, mold, and antiquated heating systems – long before the COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to the importance of indoor ventilation in reducing...Read more
Council of Europe adopts conclusions on the rights of the child
A particular focus on the protection of children’s rights in a crisis or emergency situation is at the heart of the Council of Europe’s adoption of its conclusions on the EU strategy on the rights...Read more
Ukraine reports deaths of 24 more children in Mariupol
The office of Ukraine’s prosecutor general says it has learned about the deaths of 24 more children in Mariupol, the southeastern port that was besieged for weeks before Russian forces captured it in mid-May (Reuters...Read more
New funding for Scottish schools to support them to learn about children’s rights
The Scottish Government says funding will be provided to deliver UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools programme to 2,400 primary and secondary state schools across Scotland.Read more
Oregon cities receive state grants to make it easier to walk and bike to school
School’s almost out for summer vacation for many students in Oregon. But transportation planners in their cities and school districts are already thinking past Labor Day, eager to make it easier for students and parents...Read more