Humanitarian help given to more children than ever in 2022 – Save the Children
The number of children needing humanitarian assistance rose more than 20 per cent this year to 149 million, with Afghanistan then the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) most severely impacted.Read more
Early childhood education programs fight food insecurity in Philadelphia and beyond
When teachers at Children’s Playhouse, a pair of child care centres in South Philadelphia, noticed children sneaking school-provided snacks into their book bags to take home, it was a ‘huge red flag’, says founder and...Read more
Children’s Commissioners: Governments are ‘failing to protect children’s rights’
A damning new report from the Children’s Commissioners for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales highlights violations of children’s rights that raise areas ‘of grave concern’ over issues like poverty, mental health and human rights.Read more
Seven million Ukranian children without electricity and water after attacks on energy infrastructure
Almost every child in Ukraine – some seven million – no longer has regular access to electricity, heating and water, because of sustained attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure.Read more
Youngsters in Child Friendly Cardiff meet media to talk stereoptyping
Young citizens of the Welsh capital, Cardiff, have met with local media organisations to debate and discuss how the portrayal of children and teenagers can affect their health and well-being.Read more
A ray of light for Ukraine as Lviv is named European Youth Capital 2025 – just hours after city falls into darkness
In this devastating year for Ukraine, the awarding of Lviv with the title of European Youth Capital 2025 just hours after being plunged into darkness by a missile strike, represents a true symbol of hopeful...Read more
Better traffic education needed to combat rising child road deaths across EU
Every day at least 15 children and youngsters are killed on roads in the European Union.Read more
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
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
Young people in Australia are mapping viable futures
Young people globally are facing unprecedented social, economic, political and environmental challenges related to the restructuring of work, poor access to key welfare services, the decline of democratic practices and the climate emergency.Read more
Crossing the road just got easier – thanks to Artificial Intelligence
The robots are coming…to a school crossing near you. Read more
Why are U.S students missing so much school? The answer may lie in the chronic absenteeism ‘black box’
Alarms are going off nationwide about absenteeism. Many more students than usual missed big chunks of school during the pandemic, with some school districts seeing their chronic absenteeism rates double.Read more
‘Inspired’ – what you said about Child in the City Dublin 2022
If Making Connections was indeed the theme and aim of our Child in the City World Conference, then Dublin delivered on every level possible. Read more
Previewing Dublin 2022 – Michaela Freeman, This Must Be the Place
Our flagship bi-annual Child in the City World Conference is almost upon us. Tomorrow we begin welcoming speakers and visitors to Dublin for our 10th anniversary event, Making Connections. And there’s just time to introduce...Read more