Children’s living environments in Australian capital cities have changed significantly in the past ten years. This is particularly the case...‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods
America’s urban districts have a ‘sharp racial divide’ in the life chances given to children depending on their colour and...Huge inequalities in neighbourhood ‘chances’ for US children
The worrying trend of closing public playgrounds in the UK poses a real ‘public health issue’, say campaigners.
Addressing a ‘massive...Decline in playgrounds is a ‘public health issue’
Code of Practice to protect kids’ online privacy
Online service providers in the UK have been told they must meet a set of tough new standards designed to protect children’s privacy. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its final Age Appropriate Design Code,...Read more
UNICEF: ‘Global learning crisis’ for poor adolescent girls
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, says a third of adolescent girls from the poorest households have never been to school, and that education spending is directed mainly at the wealthy. Poverty, distance from schools, and...Read more
Why South Africa’s children are vulnerable to violence and injuries
South African children are vulnerable to injuries, not just those that are accidental but also those inflicted intentionally. This is according to the 2019 Child Gauge report, an annual publication that explores how children in...Read more
Bernard van Leer playground guide now in Spanish
The Bernard van Leer Foundation’s Playground Ideas for 0-3 years is now available in Spanish. This guide shares practical ideas for designing playgrounds that work for children aged 0-3 and their caregivers. It outlines the functions play...Read more
A chance to even the odds – how socio-economic factors in Australia influence a child’s future
Each year 60,000 children across Australia start school developmentally behind their peers in key areas like language and emotional competence. These children are in every community, but because of the lottery of where they were...Read more
‘Youth sexting’ is giving young people a criminal record
Children in the UK as young as 14 are being arrested for ‘youth sexting’ despite police warnings that it can leave them with a criminal record. A report commissioned by the Marie Collins Foundation also shows...Read more
Students become boiler-room sleuths to assess climate change risks
In the fall of 2012, New York City received the brunt of an unprecedented storm. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, also referred to as Superstorm Sandy, the stock market closed for two days. Some...Read more
Bradford hoping to be UNICEF’s newest Child Friendly City
The city of Bradford is confident of becoming the latest in the UK to gain official UNICEF Child Friendly City and Community status for the region. Gaining this coveted global status would go a long towards...Read more
The socioeconomic impact of road accidents with child victims
A study of the socioeconomic impact of life years lost from road traffic accidents involving child victims shows there is a grave public health issue facing developing countries. The London School of Economics and Political Science...Read more
What happens when kids help design our cities?
An innovative programme in Colorado is incorporating children’s ideas into city planning for friendlier, greener and more inclusive spaces. What would cities look like if children had a say in their design? They would certainly be...Read more
YouTube announces new privacy rules for children’s content
YouTube, the world’s most popular online video-sharing platform, has unveiled new privacy rules aimed at limiting data collection and advertising on content aimed at children. It’s part of a series of changes that YouTube, which has...Read more