World Children’s Day is Nov. 20, when we celebrate the importance of children’s rights and of safeguarding adequate physical, mental,...On World Children’s. Day, let’s recognise that children’s rights include mental health
An increasing number of young people – around 60 per cent – in the Netherlands say they are worried about...Young Dutch people worried about rising prices and money problems
A two-year-old boy died from prolonged exposure to mould in his flat in northwest England, a coroner ruled on Tuesday,...Toddler’s death from exposure to mould is ‘defining moment’ for housing sector – Coroner
Lead in drinking water affects children’s cognitive functions ‘decades later’
The cognitive functioning of children who were exposed to lead in their drinking water is more than five decades later, according to researchers in the USA.Read more
Towards Barnahus in all European states – ensuring the rights of every child
‘Getting it right: ensuring child-friendly justice through Barnahus structures in Europe’ is the theme under which the Council of Europe, which works for the protection of human rights, will mark this year’s European Day on...Read more
New EU standards to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality – benefiting our children
The European Commission has outlined a proposal to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambition.Read more
COP27: Young people reconsidering future plans because of climate change
Climate change is forcing nearly half of young Africans to rethink their plans to have children someday, a global poll conducted by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed, underlining their uncertainty about the future of a...Read more
Air pollution is our biggest concern, says the world’s urban youth
With the world’s focus firmly on the COP27 annual climate conference, a survey of almost 300 youth and children across 35 cities and towns in 16 countries worldwide has revealed that air pollution is their biggest concern.Read more
This new ‘risky’ playground is a work of art – and a place for kids to escape their mollycoddling parents
Imagine this: a heap of colourful plastic buckets stacked on top of each other to form a climbable bridge, monolithic bluestone boulders holding up a contorted slide, a pile of concrete demolition debris moonlighting as...Read more
Child Friendly Leeds receives a King’s seal of approval
The newly-crowned King Charles III has used a visit to the city of Leeds to mark the 10th anniversary of the Child Friendly Leeds initiativeRead more
It’s hot outside – and that’s bad news for children’s health
Heat waves are getting hotter and becoming more frequent because of rising rates of air pollution, putting children’s health at risk, a wide-ranging new report has found.Read more
Outdoor play: benefits, influencing factors and actual behaviour of kids
More and more municipalities are, fortunately, working on play-friendly public spaces. However, many policy visions and investments are still based on assumptions made by municipal officials or suppliers of play equipment. This is partly because...Read more
More space and play opportunities – that’s what children want in a post-pandemic world
Children say they want more space and more time to play with their friends following the COVID pandemic, according to a new study.Read more
How to make living in cities healthier for everyone
Clapham in South London is known for its Common, an area of greenery that’s popular with joggers and children alike. But in two neighbourhoods in the district, there’s a huge difference in life expectancy, with...Read more