A host of diverse child-friendly projects have been unveiled as this year’s winners of a global competition dedicated to ‘reclaiming...Introducing the winners of the Real Play City Challenge 2022
Every day at least 15 children and youngsters are killed on roads in the European Union.Better traffic education needed to combat rising child road deaths across EU
With an estimated population of 4.5 million, Abidjan is the biggest city in Côte d’Ivoire and the third-largest French-speaking city...Côte D’Ivoire: Lego-style city schools from recycled plastic waste
Save the Children: COP27 loss fund a ‘small but critical step’ for kids’ futures
Leaders at COP27 have taken a ‘small but critical step in securing justice for children most affected by the climate crisis’, by formally recognising children as agents of change and setting up a fund for...Read more
On World Children’s. Day, let’s recognise that children’s rights include mental health
World Children’s Day is Nov. 20, when we celebrate the importance of children’s rights and of safeguarding adequate physical, mental, spiritual and social development for every child around the world.Read more
Young Dutch people worried about rising prices and money problems
An increasing number of young people – around 60 per cent – in the Netherlands say they are worried about the rise in prices in the past year. Read more
Toddler’s death from exposure to mould is ‘defining moment’ for housing sector – Coroner
A two-year-old boy died from prolonged exposure to mould in his flat in northwest England, a coroner ruled on Tuesday, sparking demands for action over the problem in social housing.Read more
Lead in drinking water affects children’s cognitive functions ‘decades later’
The cognitive functioning of children who were exposed to lead in their drinking water is more than five decades later, according to researchers in the USA.Read more
Towards Barnahus in all European states – ensuring the rights of every child
‘Getting it right: ensuring child-friendly justice through Barnahus structures in Europe’ is the theme under which the Council of Europe, which works for the protection of human rights, will mark this year’s European Day on...Read more
New EU standards to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality – benefiting our children
The European Commission has outlined a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition.Read more
COP27: Young people reconsidering future plans because of climate change
Climate change is forcing nearly half of young Africans to rethink their plans to have children someday, a global poll conducted by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed, underlining their uncertainty about the future of a...Read more
Air pollution is our biggest concern, says the world’s urban youth
With the world’s focus firmly on the COP27 annual climate conference, a survey of almost 300 youth and children across 35 cities and towns in 16 countries worldwide has revealed that air pollution is their biggest concern.Read more
This new ‘risky’ playground is a work of art – and a place for kids to escape their mollycoddling parents
Imagine this: a heap of colourful plastic buckets stacked on top of each other to form a climbable bridge, monolithic bluestone boulders holding up a contorted slide, a pile of concrete demolition debris moonlighting as...Read more
Child Friendly Leeds receives a King’s seal of approval
The newly-crowned King Charles III has used a visit to the city of Leeds to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiativeRead more