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Children are dying needlessly on the roads – let’s work together to end these tragedies

 
Road traffic is the leading killer of children and young people worldwide – a sobering fact that will be at the forefront of a major United Nations event starting today.Read more
30-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
29-06-2022

‘Green spaces for children in developing countries’ – get involved

 
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
29-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
Photo: The Base Youth Project (via www.dublincity.ie)
28-06-2022

Child in the City World Conference – Making Connections for our children’s future

 
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
28-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
27-06-2022

Growing up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood can change kids’ brains – and their reactions

 
Understanding the facial expressions of others is an important development stage. It helps us learn non-verbal communication and to recognise...Growing up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood can change kids’ brains – and their reactions
27-06-2022|Comment|author: Guest author
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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
24-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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
23-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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
22-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
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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
21-06-2022|Comment|author: World Economic Forum

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
20-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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
17-06-2022|Comment|author: Horizon EU Research and Innovation Magazine

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
16-06-2022|Comment|author: Kaiser Health News

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
15-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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
14-06-2022|Comment|author: Thomson Reuters Foundation

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
13-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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
10-06-2022|Comment|author: Taylor Griggs

Ukraine tops the agenda for Europe’s child rights commissioners

The desperate situation facing many children forced to leave war-ravaged Ukraine is dominating the agenda at this week’s gathering of the European Network of Children’s Commissioners (ENOC). ENOC is a non-profit body of independent children’s rights...Read more
09-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
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Child in the City World Conference – Making Connections for our children’s future

28-06-2022|Comment|author: Simon Weedy
Photo: The Base Youth Project (via www.dublincity.ie)
After the success of our recent international seminar in Portugal, attentions now turn now to our flagship event for 2022 – the 10th Child in the City World Conference in Dublin this October.Read more

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  • Free book to help teenagers in London understand their human rights Secondary schools across London are being given a free gift of a new...
  • Spanish version of Designing Streets for Kids guide now available An acclaimed urban design resource which focuses on children and caregivers is now...
  • 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...
  • Ukraine reports deaths of 24 more children in Mariupol The office of Ukraine’s prosecutor general says it has learned about the deaths...
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