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Children, as rights holders, require effective protection from violence, abuse, and neglect. Kazakhstan illustrates a situation where this right is well established in law but lacks effective practical mechanisms for implementation.
Palestinian women and girls with disabilities face double discrimination based on their gender and physical conditions which disadvantages them in education, work and daily life. Here, they tell their stories of struggle and resilience.
Disability rights: giving Palestinian women a voice Read More »
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.
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.
Where childhood meets the border: a call for non-discrimination Read More »
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.
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.
Education key to protecting human rights in Palestine Read More »
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.
Female Genital Mutilation: Freeing African women from the shadow of the knife Read More »
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.
The EdTech startup landscape in the MENA region: the sleeping giant Read More »
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.
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.