Not only is our Child in the City World Conference an opportunity for you to meet and learn from your professional peers, but it also offers the chance to get out in the communities of...Read more
As we count down to our eagerly-awaited Child in the City World Conference in Brussels in November, child professionals from across the globe are preparing to join us and share their knowledge.Read more
The US city of Houston, in partnership with UNICEF USA, says it is ‘proud’ to be named as the country’s first official Child Friendly City, joining more than 3.500 municipalities in over 40 countries.Read more
Our Child in the City World Conference 2023 will provide a valuable opportunity for child professionals to learn from each other about what can be done to better the lives of children in cities.Read more
Giving young people a say in the future of our cities is crucial for creating inclusive and sustainable urban environments. Engaging young people in urban planning and decision-making processes allows them to contribute their unique...Read more
What would a child-friendly city look like? One scenario goes like this: you wake up in the city one morning, there is no traffic, all you can hear are children playing and the occasional dog...Read more
‘My family doesn’t let me get out of the house, because I am a girl… not a boy’
Those are the words of Yara, a 14-year-old girl whose life as a teenager in Beirut comes with...Read more
Electric school bus adoption continues to expand in the United States. As of December 2022, there are 1,398 electric school buses that are either on order, delivered or operating. In total, there are now 5,612...Read more
Cities and municipalities in Germany must act quickly to provide better protection to children from ultra violet (UV) radiation, which is increasing as a result of climate change.Read more
Urban development and social norms concerning childhood have led European cities to a situation where streets are no longer places for children and young people. Gill Valentine has explained that this shift has been fuelled...Read more
|Comment|author: The Conversation Global Perspectives
A new guide by the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights how children’s interests can be successfully incorporated within ‘age friendly cities and communities’.Read more
