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New Initiative to Protect Girls from Child Marriage
A new multi-country initiative to accelerate action to end child marriage will help protect the rights of millions of the world’s most vulnerable girls, UNICEF and UNFPA have said. The UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to Accelerate Action to End Child Marriage announced Tuesday will involve families, communities, governments and young people. This is part of a [...]
Volvo Brings New Child Safety Seat Concept
Volvo Cars’ design team has completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward for the Swedish car brand. “We started by asking ourselves if we could make life [...]
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Syrian Crisis Causing Child Labor: Report
The conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria are pushing an increasing number of children into exploitation in the labor market, and much more needs to be done to reverse the trend, according to a new report released by Save the Children and UNICEF. The report shows that inside Syria, children are now contributing to the [...]
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Every 4 Minutes, a Child Dies in Road Accident
Each day some 500 children die from road traffic crashes, thousands more are injured and the situation is only getting worse, the United Nations (UN) has warned as it launched #SaveKidsLives, a global campaign to generate action to make streets safe for children. According to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), every four minutes, a [...]
Child \ Moms \ Mother \ Pregnancy \ Save the Children
Which Are the Best and Worst Places for Moms?
The United States continues its descent in the global rankings of best and worst places for moms, slipping to 33rd out of 179 surveyed countries, reveals Save the Children’s new report, “State of the World’s Mothers 2015: The Urban Disadvantage.” Norway rose to the top of the list, which was released Monday, while Somalia remained [...]
Every 60 Seconds, a Child Dies from Malaria
Healthcare company Alere recognizes 2015 World Malaria Day (April 25) with a new video. Tressy is introduced in the newest episode of ‘Alere Stories’ series. Every 60 seconds, a child dies from malaria. According to the World Health Organization, in 2013, more than 430,000 African children died of malaria before their fifth birthdays. Tressy was [...]
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ISIS Child Soldiers: Lion Cubs of Khilāfah
The terrorist organization ISIS is creating a next-generation force to participate in jihād by training the young kids. By Rakesh Raman The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has embarked upon a unique exercise to train the children who will participate in militant activities. The kid fighters of ISIS are called “Lion Cubs of [...]
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Meet the World’s Top Child Photographers
The National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) has announced the results of its fourth international image competition and revealed its 2011 Child Photographer of the Year, Stephanie Buckman of Stephanie Robin Photography. It was announced Tuesday, May 22. The latest NAPCP competition attracted images across a new range of category subjects, including maternity, newborn, [...]
Child \ Children \ Education \ Edutainment \ Tablet
Which Tablet is Good for Your Child?
There’s a sudden glut of tablets in the market. They come in different shapes and sizes with different price tags. Moreover, these tablets promise a full dose of edutainment (education and entertainment) for children. But which tablet is good for your child?
Abuse \ Campaign \ Child \ NCA
New National Campaign to End Child Abuse
National Children’s Alliance (NCA) in the U.S. believes that child abuse is a national tragedy and a silent killer that demands government attention and public awareness. It will highlight National Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts during the month of April. Web initiative.
Stokke Baby Carrier to Grow with Your Child
Throughout your pregnancy you feel every flutter and movement that your growing baby makes. Just as you tune into them your baby gets used to your rhythm. For 9 months your baby has got used to your rhythm – why stop now? Stokke MyCarrier is a new 3 in 1 baby carrier concept that allows [...]
Child \ Girl \ India \ Plan International \ Uttar Pradesh
Need to Save the Girl Child in India
Despite the Indian Government having enacted the law against using ultrasound technology for sex-selective abortions, continued practice is believed to be resulting in more than 500,000 female foetuses being terminated every year. India must urgently tackle its “vanishing” girl population as the nation awaits the birth of the world’s seven billionth baby, says child rights [...]
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