Truthout
Children
How UK Anti-Terror Guidance Could Violate Children’s Human Rights
There are enormous dangers in the way child protection legislation intersects with Channel.
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Children Increasingly Exploited and Threatened in Armed Conflict
More than 300,000 child soldiers are currently exploited in situations of armed conflict.
Fostering Bonds With Nature: Why Kids Need to Spend More Time Outside
Dr. Scott D. Sampson argues the disconnect between kids and nature threatens their health.
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Is Your Child Coloring With Asbestos?
Experts say there is no “safe” level of asbestos exposure.
Congress Considers Expanding Charter Program Despite Millions Wasted on Closed Schools
Nearly 2,500 charter schools have been forced to shutter, affecting 288,000 American children.
Afghanistan: No Place for Children
In just four years, 2,302 children have lost their lives as a result of ongoing fighting in this country of 30 million people.
Child Labor: A Hidden Atrocity of the Syrian Crisis
A new report shows that Syrian children contribute to the family income in more than three quarters of surveyed households.
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Australia’s “Stolen Generations” Not a Closed Chapter
Protests, round-tables, marches and sit-ins have taken place across Australia and an international solidarity network is growing rapidly.
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New Department of Corrections Standards Broad and Subjective, Say Childrens’ Advocate Groups in New York
17 NY advocate groups are very concerned about the effects of these restrictions on the children and families of incarcerated individuals.
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Creating Community-Based Alternatives to Incarceration: A Win-Win for Parents and Children
When mothers are sent to prison, their children become collateral captives.