Thursday, April 25, 2024

Topic: CHILDREN

“Life without our papa isn’t the same”: Children of Delhi pogrom

"Without our father, everything has changed; it's nothing like it used to be," said Asad.

Syria: 700 child detainees held in prison under siege

An independent human rights expert on Tuesday also zeroed in on the welfare of close to 700 children being held at the prison, noting that boys as young as 12 are living “amid the chaos and carnage in the jail”.

45,000 children released from prisons during pandemic across globe: Report

More than 45,000 boys and girls were released from detention during the COVID-19 pandemic, proving that child-friendly justice solutions “are more than possible”, according to new data released on Monday by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Pfizer Covid vaccine more than 90 percent effective in kids: Study

Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s vaccine appear safe and nearly 91 percent effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the US considers opening vaccinations to that age group.

Yemen war: 10,000 children now killed or maimed

Another “shameful milestone” has been reached in the conflict in Yemen with 10,000 children killed or maimed since fighting started in March 2015, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. 

Make mental healthcare for all a reality, urges United Nations

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on mental health worldwide, and action must be taken.