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Planning child-friendly cities – what is the responsibility of local authorities?
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, the pressing need to prioritise the needs and rights of children within urban planning processes has become paramount.Read more![girl-lying-on-the-grass-1741487_1920](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/girl-lying-on-the-grass-1741487_1920-128x128.jpg)
‘Forest bathing’ is the route to better mental health for urban youth – study
Incorporating nature into how cities are designed can help significantly improve the mental health of young people living in urban settings, according to a new study.Read more![unlogo](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/unlogo-128x128.jpg)
UN-backed education project ‘will leverage the power of young people
A Youth Rights Academy is just one element of a United Nations-backed project dedicated to transforming young lives through education.Read more![EP-119953B_The_Eye_plenary_Closing](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EYE3-128x128.jpg)
EU ‘youth check’ will give young people more say in policy making
A new ‘Youth Check’ is being introduced to help ensure that young people are given more influence on how European Union policies are formulated.Read more![onlinekidsshutterstock](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/onlinekidsshutterstock-128x128.png)
Safer Internet Day: Report shows that young people are keen to create a better online world
To mark the occasion of Safer Internet Day (6 February), it’s fitting that we highlight The Better Internet for Kids Review of the Year which shows the dedication of young people to contributing to a...Read more![Built in 1016](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Houses_of_Parliament_in_2022-128x128.jpg)
UK government inquiry into children’s ‘play freedoms’ will hear new evidence
Experts on play and ‘the built environment’ will provide the next round of evidence to a UK government inquiry that is looking at ways to utilise better design processes to improve children’s lives.Read more![manchestermayorunicef](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/manchestermayorunicef-128x128.jpg)
UK cities and towns step up the push for UNICEF child-friendly city status
Manchester has ramped up its bid become a UNICEF child-friendly city after what it calls a ‘record-breaking’ consultation with local young people.Read more![](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Edinburgh-playing-out-128x128.jpg)
‘Time for change is now’ – government inquiry into children’s play freedoms hears face-to-face evidence
A UK government inquiry examining how better planning & design can improve children’s health has been told that ‘the time for change is now’. Read more![seattle-play-street](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Seattle-Play-Street-128x128.jpeg)
UK ‘play street’ organisers shine a light on their success
A new survey by Playing Out, the UK’s leading campaigner for children’s freedom to play outside, has again highlighted the benefits of ‘play streets’ for both children and the wider community.Read more![yemenchangemaker](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/yemenchangemaker-128x128.png)
UNICEF: Little changemakers boost vaccination efforts in Yemen
Young volunteers in Yemen are helping to counter outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, reports UNICEF.Read more![peaceprize23winners](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/peaceprize23winners-128x128.png)
Who will win the International Children’s Peace Prize 2024?
The new year may have barely begun but its’ already time to think about the nominations for this year’s 20th International Children’s Peace Prize. It is awarded annually to a child or young person who has...Read more![GlobalAlliance](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GlobalAlliance-e1702377765152-128x128.png)
Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety: Strategic Plan 2024-2030
‘Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages’ – that is a central feature of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030.Read more![COP28youth](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/COP28youth-128x128.png)
COP28: ‘A critical moment to engage youth’ in climate policy
The first ever Youth Stocktake, bringing together thousands of young people from across the globe under the banner of climate action, was a highlight of ‘Youth Day’ at COP28.Read more![childrencities](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/childrencities-128x128.png)
Improving children’s lives through the Urban 95 Academy Leadership programme
The Urban95 Academy leadership programme, first launched in 2021 by LSE Cities and the Bernard Van Leer Foundation, will continue for a further three years, providing 1500 city leaders with a fully-funded learning opportunity.Read more![960px-Quill_dormant_vulcano](https://www.childinthecity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/960px-Quill_dormant_vulcano-128x128.jpg)