Children

The preliminary draft law on the juvenile penal system in Argentina: a legal déjà vu in times of cholera

Leave a Comment / Children, Civil and Political Rights, Latin America - Caribbean, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

The Bill promoted by Argentina’s Minister of Justice and Minister of Security aims at reforming the juvenile penal system and would reduce the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years. This has resumed the debate on the pending repeal of the current system. Instead of adapting it in line with human rights norms, the Bill responds to a punitivist logic reinstating the criminalization of adolescence in a situation of vulnerability.

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Where childhood meets the border: a call for non-discrimination

Leave a Comment / Children, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Global, Migration, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

The international community grants children rights regardless of status, recognising their vulnerability. Yet in practice, unaccompanied children remain unprotected, as states often prioritise border control over the full realisation of their human rights.

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Bridging or widening the gap? Assessing digitalisation’s impact on inclusive education for vulnerable children in Africa

2 Comments / Africa, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

Technological solutions and digitalisation have the potential to improve access to education for vulnerable populations and support inclusivity. However, their effectiveness is contingent upon addressing underlying socio-economic challenges. Without tackling these issues, the impact remains negligible.

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Education key to protecting human rights in Palestine

Leave a Comment / Alumni Regional Correspondents, Arab World, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

Education is a fundamental human right, which could transform Palestinian society by empowering marginalised groups like disabled children and girls. Whilst social norms create barriers, Palestinian authorities can play a vital role in creating a more inclusive curriculum and secure learning environment.

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Female Genital Mutilation: Freeing African women from the shadow of the knife

Leave a Comment / Africa, Alumni Regional Correspondents, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Gender, Preparedness / Gaia Balbo

Millions of women and girls throughout the African continent are still subjected to female genital mutilation with devastating consequences of lifelong pain and trauma. The international community must help African states battling centuries of prejudice to eradicate this brutal practice.

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The EdTech startup landscape in the MENA region: the sleeping giant

Leave a Comment / Arab World, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

Despite being overlooked in the global education technologies (EdTech) landscape, the MENA region holds immense potential with over 250 million children and youth. Enhancing regulatory frameworks, technology access, and data protection can ensure quality education for all learners in the region.

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Equitable and accessible digital education in low-income countries: Policy recommendations for Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine

1 Comment / Caucasus, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Equality and Non-Discrimination, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

Strategic investments in digital infrastructure, community learning hubs, and public-private partnerships are essential to provide all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background, with equal access to high-quality education and achieve equitable and inclusive digital education.

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The protection of children against harmful practices in the digital space: Should Article 21 of the ACRWC be pushed further?

Leave a Comment / Africa, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

The upsurge in harmful digital practices targeting children raise concerns about the adequacy of protective measures under the ACRWC, and whether African youngsters are efficiently safeguarded. Recently adopted frameworks have been introduced to address these gaps and improve protection.

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Leveraging teacher development to overcome structural challenges and technological disparities in education

Leave a Comment / Asia-Pacific, Children, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Preparedness, Science & Technology / Gaia Balbo

Addressing the systemic exploitation of teachers in the Philippines and Cambodia is essential for realising the full potential of educational technology. Only by dismantling the oppressive structures that overburden and underpay educators we can ensure equitable and effective education for all students.

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Becoming a mother in the Balkans: How happiest day can turn into worst nightmare

Leave a Comment / Alumni Regional Correspondents, Children, Gender, Preparedness, Southeast Europe / Gaia Balbo

Balkans medical professionals routinely subject women to unnecessary violence and humiliation whilst they are in labour, resulting in lasting injury, trauma, miscarriages and deaths of newborn infants. States must ensure women can give birth safely in a supportive atmosphere.

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The preliminary draft law on the juvenile penal system in Argentina: a legal déjà vu in times of cholera

Where childhood meets the border: a call for non-discrimination

Becoming a mother in the Balkans: How happiest day can turn into worst nightmare

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