Thousands of Children Face Escalating Violence and Exploitation Amid Intensifying Conflict
UN
Children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remain deeply impacted by conflict, facing an increase in grave violations, according to the latest report by the UN… Read more »
Dec.7 Elections Is About Your Future ...Mahama Tells Youth
Ghanaian Times
The Presidential candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, has entreated the youth in the country to consider next month's elections as one that has implications for their future. Read more »
Only 3 Out of 21 LGAs in Anambra Open Defecation-Free, Says Unicef
Vanguard
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that only three out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in Anambra State are free from open defecation. Read more »
President Appoints Interim Board for National Youth Development Agency
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed interim board members for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) with effect from 1 December 2024 until a new board is appointed. Read more »
2027 - Come, Continue Your Father's Legacy in Lagos - Middle Belt Group Tells Seyi Tinubu
Vanguard
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure… Read more »
Nigeria Faces Increased Food Insecurity, Higher Child Stunting - Report
Leadership
The report of new research that tracked Nigerian households to understand their resilience over time--conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics with support from the World… Read more »
Unicef Urges Global Commitment to Children's Rights for a Better Future
Nile Post
In a statement, the organization highlighted the enduring significance of the CRC as a "touchstone for governments, the UN, businesses, and civil society" in shaping policies and… Read more »
Ministry Renews Commitment to Safeguard Children's Rights · Nation Celebrates Int'l Children's Day
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is keen to take necessary measures to ensure the rights and interests of children to foster productive citizens having patriotic sentiments, Ministry of Women and Social… Read more »
Youth Urged to Take Advantage of Booming Beauty and Makeup Industry
Ghanaian Times
The global beauty, makeup and wellness industry is worth over $700 billion in 2024 and estimated to increase further in subsequent years. Read more »
Children Face Unprecedented Challenges By 2050, UNICEF Report Warns
UN News
The future of childhood 'hangs in the balance' as three major global forces reshape children's lives, according to UN Children's Fund UNICEF's flagship report released on World… Read more »
2024 World Children's Day - 7,000 Children from Southern Africa Lead the Call for Quality and Inclusive Education in Africa
Unicef
Regional World Children's Day celebration in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe highlights education and rights as cornerstones for the region's future Read more »
Early Childhood Development Groups Picket for Increased Funding
GroundUp
They want the per-child daily subsidy increased from R17 to R23 Read more »
Embedding Education Into Climate Finance Will Deliver Desired Learning, Climate Action Outcomes
IPS
Education is under threat as multiple crises push children out of school and into harms way. COP29 Baku could break historical barriers that hold back education from playing a… Read more »
Promise Mabilo's Child Has Asthma. She Is Fighting for Cleaner Air in Mpumalanga
GroundUp
"Living in Emalahleni is like living in a closed bottle. It's difficult to breathe." Read more »
Charting the Course - Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality By 50% in Ekiti State [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In this week's feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming the state's health sector.… Read more »
