As book bans soar, schools, libraries buy fewer books on LGBTQ+, race
After years of culture war battles in school and public libraries, the campaign by conservative-leaning “parent rights” groups has succeeded in casting a nationwide chill…
Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressTaiwo AdebayoPublished Dec 11, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
New California law would require warning labels on social media
Victoria Hinks watched her daughter get sucked into the dark sides of social media, and she couldn’t pull her out. “We tried to take her…
Trump’s first term brought a vaccine. His second could bring retreat
President Trump once celebrated the COVID-19 vaccines released at the end of his first term as “one of the greatest achievements of mankind,” echoing the…
Amber Heard announces pregnancy with her second child
Amber Heard is expecting her second child.The “Aquaman” actor’s pregnancy announcement comes two years after she settled her highly publicized defamation lawsuit with ex-husband Johnny…
Theatre of Violence: The ICC’s landmark trial of a former child soldier | Documentary
A Ugandan defence lawyer asks whether the International Criminal Court (ICC) is imposing a new form of colonialism.Krispus Ayena is appointed defence lawyer in The…
Eminem’s mom, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69 of lung cancer
Eminem’s mother, Debbie Nelson, who inspired the lyrics for songs ranging from the scathing “My Mom” to the heartfelt “Headlights,” has died. She was 69.Dennis…
Is the Supreme Court about to let red states ban hormone treatment for transgender teens?
WASHINGTON — The conservative Supreme Court is poised to leap into another culture-war battle between red states and blue states, this time involving medical rights of…
Who are Turkiye’s ‘Newborn Gang’ and why are they on trial? | Child Rights News
A trial is holding Turkiye rapt as a group of medical professionals, suspected to have killed at least 10 newborns, goes on trial in a…
Brits travelling on Christmas trips warned of child scammers that leave you 'surrounded'
Experts advise if you feel surrounded, take a step back to assess the situation and ensure your belongings are safe. Trust your instincts - this…
Border Patrol trains more chaplains as the job rattles agents
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a decisive role in the deeply polarized election, the…
Katie Porter gets temporary restraining order against ex-boyfriend
U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) secured a temporary restraining order Tuesday against a former boyfriend, saying in dozens of pages of court filings that he…
Schools are bracing for upheaval over fear of mass deportations
The last time Donald Trump was president, rumors of immigration raids terrorized the Oregon community where Gustavo Balderas was the school superintendent. Word spread that…
Australia social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media, leaving it to…
Nigerian Child Labourers Toiling to Make Ends Meet From Illegal Gold Mining
Abdulwahab Salisu walked through a murky puddle; each footfall stuck firmly into the slippery soil. He stretched the dirt pan he held towards his fellow,…
Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN | Child Rights News
Haitian gangs increasingly target children, using them as informants, fighters, and forced labor, says UNICEF report.An unprecedented number of children have been recruited by gangs…
Donald Trump has a chance to become a true education president
Donald Trump had the right idea about education during his first administration: Judge potential employees by their skills and experience, not their degrees. Open up…
Haiti’s children ‘dragged into hell’ as gang violence rages | Child Rights News
Jude Chery has heard talk of armed gangs for most of his life. The 30-year-old Haitian activist remembers that he started to learn the names…
72 awesome things to do with kids in L.A. before they grow up
Even in a place like Los Angeles, which is chock-full of activities, history and everyday wonders, parents and other guardians of children are still struck…
Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning ‘child-free propaganda’ | Child Rights News
Upper house of parliament also approves bill that bans citizens from several countries that allow gender reassignment from adopting Russian children.Lawmakers in Russia’s upper house…