Cities have ‘crucial role’ in formation of EU Children’s Capital
The European Parliament has opened an important new debate on the ‘EU Children’s Capital’ initiative, which aims to cement children’s rights as a priority policy area.Read more
EU committee sets out plans to protect children from a life of poverty
A Pan-European alliance which champions laws affecting cities has outlined its commitment to improving the well-being of children and protecting them from violence, poverty and social exclusion.Read more
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
European Commission’s pledge to tighten up laws tackling child sexual abuse
Lawmakers at the European Commission (EC) have outlined plans to strengthen legislation to help fight the sexual abuse of children.Read more
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
New guidance for EU border officials on protecting migrant children
The rights of children as they move across the frontiers of Europe are the focus of a new paper aimed at border officials. Children in Migration, Fundamental rights at European borders summarises the main safeguards of...Read more
United Nations and European Union restore war-damaged schools in Ukraine
Over 1,000 schoolchildren in Ukraine can now study in more comfortable conditions thanks to a joint United Nations & European Union project which repairs and rebuilds schools.Read more
UN: World’s richest countries saw sharp rise in child poverty
A significant rise in child poverty was seen in 40 of the world’s richest countries between 2014 and 2021, says the UN Children’s Fund’s global research centre, Innocenti.Read more
No place for fear: ending school violence and cyberbullying
Students around the world should be free from all bullying and feel safe and supported in school.Read moreAn introduction to the EU Children’s Participation Platform
The EU (European Union) Children’s Participation Platform ensures more young voices are heard by helping children across the EU realise their right to participate in decision making and to share, learn and connect with others.Read more
European Union – it’s time for everyone to ‘step up the fight’ against child labour
Every year on June 12th, The European Union observes World Day Against Child Labour to promote awareness that child labour robs dozens of millions of kids of their childhood and to generate more action to...Read more
Health benefits for children and teenagers in cities are ‘shrinking’ worldwide
The advantages for children and adolescents’ healthy growth and development as a result of growing up in a city environment are shrinking across much of the world. That is the overriding message based on a global...Read moreEuropean Union – policies for child participation in political and democratic life
Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union states: “Children(…) may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their...Read more