An estimated 1 in 6 children – or 356 million globally – lived in extreme poverty before the pandemic, and...UNICEF: 350 million children worldwide in poverty – and COVID has made things worse
The Slovak capital’s Children for Bratislava project (Deti pre Bratislavu), which puts young people at the heart of the city,...Children of Bratislava once again at the heart of the city
Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) is investigating social media giant Instagram over the use of the personal data of children.Instagram investigated over handling of children’s data
Global Youth and Mayors Forum to address climate crisis solutions
Teenage environmentalists are to be given their say on climate change solutions by taking part in a new international forum of city leaders.Read more
COVID-19 is predicted to make child poverty worse. Should New Zealand’s next government make temporary safety nets permanent?
Despite the 2017 Labour-led government taking power with a mandate to fight Aotearoa New Zealand’s abysmally high child poverty rate, only incremental progress has been made. The percentage of children living in poor households dropped only...Read more
Forest-based children’s play yards can quickly boost their immune systems
Replacing gravel and stones in children’s outdoor play areas with ‘a mini forest’ can significantly help to boost youngsters’ immune systems.Read more
How Oslo achieved zero pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, and how others can apply what worked
In 2015, the City of Oslo, Norway, made a commitment after years of rising transportation injuries to reduce car traffic and prioritize the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and the environment.Read more
Why should Polish city children experience worse pollution than French children?
Polish children are significantly more exposed to air pollution than French children.Read more
New Malmo school shows cities the way forward architecturally
A new high school in Malmo, Sweden, has shown how space-saving architecture can deliver the very best educational facilities in busy cities. Read more
These U.S. cities are getting kids (and parents) online for free during the pandemic
In a small family den at home — with just a school-issued laptop, notebook, and pen — seventh grader Allyssia Rios-Gonzalez begins her day. Her first class, social studies, is one of her favorites. Read more
Social media ‘child influencers’ given protection under French law
Young stars of social media have been given new protection in French law governing their online ‘working hours’. The new legislation announced by the French government is designed to regulate the number of hours under-16s can...Read more
How much learning have US students lost due to COVID? Projections are coming in but it’s still hard to say
There is good reason to fear that this spring’s school closures hurt students’ academic progress. But how much learning, exactly, did students lose?Read more
We must prevent a post-COVID ‘carmageddon’. Here’s how.
Now is the time to consolidate the gains we have made in terms of cleaner air. Opening up and repurposing our streets could lower air pollution and improve the health of millions – especially children....Read more
The 18th European Week of Regions and Cities – follow it live
Regional and city policies, ranging from family housing to climate action, will be the focus of one of Europe’s biggest annual forums over the coming weeks.Read more