Too many kids face bullying rooted in social power imbalances – and educators can help preventĀ this
Being at school among peers and friends can be exciting and positive for many children and youth. But, too many kids in Canada face the reality of being bullied because of some aspect of who...Read more
‘Hunger and hardship’ affecting three million UK children
Around three million children in the UK are facing hunger and hardship as poverty levels continue to rise, according to a new report.Read more
Companies defying Online Safety Act ‘will be punished’
Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, says the United Kingdom’s communications watchdog. The Office of Communications, or ‘Ofcom’, has warned that popular content providers like Facebook, Instagram...Read more
Last call for Child in the City 2024 ‘early bird’ offer
The clock is ticking…but you still have time to grab an ‘early bird’ ticket for our forthcoming Child in the City Seminar.Read moreAwareness week highlights child poverty in The Netherlands
‘The Week against Poverty’ is this week (14 to 18 October) highlighting the importance of recognising and tackling poverty – not least affected children – in The Netherlands. Making poverty more visible and emphasising the importance...Read more
Urgent humanitarian response needed amidst escalating conflict in Lebanon ā a statement
Parents’ concerns for their children’s safety amidst the conflict in Lebanon makes it clear there is an ‘urgent need’ for their protection.Read more
WHO Youth Council: ‘Our voices are vital for the future world’
A global alliance of young people has developed the Youth Declaration on Creating Healthy Societies, aimed at ensuring youth plays a central in creating a healthier world.Read more
Amsterdam residents ‘happy’ with the new 30km/h speed limit
City leaders in Amsterdam say that almost two-thirds of the city’s residents are happy that a default 30km/h speed limit was introduced last year. The council has been canvassing the views of inhabitants about the average...Read more
Streets for Kids: what cities are doing for children globally
Almost every one of us breathes polluted air, the vast majority of adolescents donāt get the recommended levels of physical activity, and road traffic fatalities are the number one killer of the under-30s age group. These...Read more
Join the discussions at Child in the City 2024
Interactive sessions and panel discussions will give you the chance to have your say at our forthcoming Child in the City Seminar 2024.Read more
Does the evidence support a school ban on smartphones?
The UK Government has advised schools to restrict the use of smartphones by students. This seems to be supported by the current evidence which suggests that restrictions of phone use can benefit student performance.Read more