From Cologne in Germany, to Bath in England and Graz in Austria, cities across Europe opened up their streets to...‘Kidical Mass’ sees child cyclists take to the streets across Europe
A Council of Europe & European Union-led conference is focusing on the right of children to be heard and have...EU conference: ‘Child and youth participation for Europe’
Although government spending on the US child welfare system totalled USD $33 billion in 2018, the most recent year for...US child welfare system ‘falling short’ because if persistent poverty
Are children’s play opportunities across UK nations a ‘postcode lottery’?
Is something simple as their address the reason why children in Northern Ireland are not getting the same opportunities for play as their peers across the UK? The ‘postcode lottery’ question comes on the back of...Read more
Children who ‘take risks’ and play adventurously have better mental health – study
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research. A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents...Read more
‘I cannot tell you how glad I am that we are all united here today’ – Cascais 2022
The Portugese city of Cascais has finally been able to roll out the red carpet for Child in the City International Seminar 2022.Read more
Nottingham hopes to become UNICEF’s next UK ‘Child Friendly City’
Nottingham is the latest UK city to embark on a journey with children’s charity UNICEF UK towards international recognition as a Child Friendly City. Read more
Nurturing nature in urban schools for enhanced learning
The fast pace of modern urban living can be mentally and physically draining. Add the strains of a pandemic, and these challenges can multiply.Read more
Children in Ukrainian cities need an end to this war – their futures hang in the balance
The attacks on Ukranian children and their families as they flee attacks on them in war-ravaged cities ‘must stop’, and international law respected to ensure the rights of children are upheld.Read more
EU: A new strategy to protect and empower children in the online world
The European Commission has adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), aimed at improving age-appropriate digital services and ensuring all children are protected, empowered and respected online.Read more
Indian city opens the country’s first ‘sensory park’ for children
The Indian city of Bhubaneswar is now home to what is thought to be the country’s first sensory park for children with special needs.Read more
It’s almost time….Child in the City International Seminar Cascais 2022
In just a few days we’ll be welcoming you to the Portuguese city of Cascais, to debate, learn and share with each other ideas for ensuring children’s rights are part of the mainstream.Read more
Washington, USA: Tackle child health inequities by making it safe for kids to bike
As schools around the country prepared for Bike and Roll to School Day, Washington DC is looking to reverse decades of health inequities by making it safe for more kids to bike around their city.Read more
UNICEF: War in Ukraine has created ‘a child protection crisis of extraordinary proportions’
“The situation in Ukraine is a child protection crisis of extraordinary proportions, the likes of which we perhaps haven’t seen before.”Read more