Tag: Children
Pope Francis calls for protection of minors, end to child labor
As the world marks the World Day Against Child Labor, "boys and girls who were forced to work were deprived of their childhoods"
Catholic church leaders call for help for ‘drug war’ orphans
The church leaders made the plea following the release of a report by Human Rights Watch on the impacts of the "war on drugs" on children.
Philippine lockdown heightens child risks in juvenile centers, communities
Unicef said government efforts to contain the pandemic are vital to public health but also expose children to increased risk of violence
Philippines’ drug war orphans struggle amid lack of gov’t help
Human Rights Watch released a report titled on the "Impact of the 'War on Drugs' on Children in the Philippines" on May 27
Child rights group warns against online sex abuse of children
Child Rights Network warned against the growing number of cases of online sexual exploitation of children amid the coronavirus pandemic
SPOTLIGHT: Pandemic worsens situation of young mothers in conflict areas
It would have been easier for Lady (not her real name) to make it through the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic if she...
Mothers and their babies locked up in Cambodian prisons
In Cambodia, children are forced to serve time with poor mothers convicted of petty crimes
Schools closed, but indoctrination persists in North Korea
Children reportedly hail new coronavirus as break from mandatory labor
Cambodia’s brick factory workers carry debt across generations
Large loans, low pay keep Cambodians stuck in slavery-like conditions
Rights group says Tibetans ‘denied mother tongue’ in schools
China accused of 'violating international legal obligations' to provide Tibetan language schooling
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