About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
We urgently need more interventions to protect children and address the root causes of violence in the country
A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP
Amid the humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel, its leaders are being welcomed by many powerful countries and leaders
The Children’s Act, as well as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflect the state’s duties to ensure children participate in democratic processes
When Hamas attacked Israel from the Gaza Strip on 7 October, I was nine months pregnant … what if I had been there?
The quality of life of poor South Africans over the past 30 years continues to be ignored
Moms and dads embroiled in custody disputes can turn on each other — and use their kids as pawns. But claims of parental alienation are controversial and difficult to prove
Concerted action towards zero-stunting is one of the sturdiest and enduring ladders out of the inequality trap.
Zvenyika Arifonso is proof that a billionaire philanthropist is not always needed to give back to the community
Teaching children the joy of reading is not only the responsibility of schools. There are many ways in which we can impart this precious gift to them
Future-proofing schools against the damaging effects of global climate change is essential
Infants younger than one year in Africa have nearly five times the risk of death than those aged 15 to 19 years after contracting the virus
Many of these children die without any palliative support and experience unnecessary discomfort and pain, unless an overburdened NGO steps in.
Those 12 years and older who are severely immunocompromised can get a Pfizer booster dose at least 28 days after their second jab
Wynne Dryden is dedicating his life to children in Epping Forest’s gang-riddled streets with the help of his love for soccer
Social and economic restrictions for the women of South Africa stubbornly remain
Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 will be able to register to receive their Covid-19 jab from 20 October. This group will be given only one dose of the Pfizer vaccine, for now
Vaccinology researcher Professor Shabir Madhi said young people were being vaccinated to reduce the number of people who could transmit the virus and the focus should instead be on people over the age of 50
While the community is seeking permanent lifeguards, the municipality contends it cannot afford such
This is the fourth fire in in the area in recent weeks
How Covid-19 has intensified the physical and emotional burdens placed on children’s shoulders.
Vulnerable older groups remain a priority for the health department, so no Covid-19 jabs for children for now
Children are more vulnerable than adults for a number of reasons including an increased risk of death
Children have accounted for a relatively low number of coronavirus cases, but other facets of their healthcare and wellbeing have suffered
Children are being deprived not only of education, but also nutrition. Governments and the international community must secure these inalienable rights
More children and adolescents are contracting the disease but hospital admissions remain low
This tool developed by the Triad Trust and The Foundation for Aids Research, Amfar, will point you to the gender-based violence services closest to you – no data needed
A pioneering railway scheme in the UK is helping domestic violence victims to escape their abusers by providing them with free travel to reach refuge
Every child deserves the chance to grow up well-nourished and reach their full potential
Users of social media and journalists need to take care when posting or reporting about children and tragic events
The 2020 Child Gauge is calling for a clear commitment from the government to end the “slow violence of malnutrition” faced by children