A new policy in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, requires parents to change their children’s nappies at school, leading to criticisms and concerns about fairness and child welfare. A charity labeled the practice as ‘tantamount to abuse’ while parents and educators expressed…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned Elon Musk for spreading misinformation regarding child sexual exploitation, stating that political figures should not exploit sensitive issues for attention. Starmer defended his record on tackling grooming gangs while criticizing Musk’s comments about politicians…
Nikos Hardalias, the Regional Governor of Attica, welcomed the New Year by visiting the SOS Children’s Villages in Vari with his wife, Giota Panagiotopoulou. The couple shared a meal with the children and caregivers, presenting gifts and good luck tokens…
In war-torn Gaza, the struggle to reunite children with their families continues as the Masri family shares their harrowing experience after losing their parents to Israeli air strikes. Kawther al-Masri, the children’s grandmother, describes the trauma faced by her grandchildren,…
In Gaza, the humanitarian crisis intensifies as children like the Masri cousins suffer the loss of parents in Israeli airstrikes. Over 14,500 children have died since the conflict began, and many remain unaccompanied. Efforts by UNICEF to reunite families are…
Three French siblings have been discovered in a Damascus orphanage after being orphaned due to their jihadist parents’ deaths. The children, aged 6 to 12, were born during the Islamic State’s reign and have been raised away from terrorism since…
This Christmas season, SOS Children’s Villages and Athens Surreal collaborate to bring hope and warmth to children in need. Through unique surrealistic artworks powered by AI, the campaign captures the magic and dreams of the holiday while reminding us of…
Swiss Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider highlights the alarming issue of child protection amid increasing reports of abuse. Annually, between 30,000 to 50,000 children are assisted by child protection organizations in Switzerland due to various forms of violence. She emphasizes the…
Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of their daughter, 10-year-old Sara Sharif. The couple subjected Sara to over two years of severe abuse resulting in her death. Their uncle,…
A new bill to be introduced in the UK Parliament will create a register for children not in school, aiming to enhance child protection and educational support. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized the importance of collaboration among agencies to keep…
Sofia Zacharakis, Greece’s Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, details the government’s efforts to deinstitutionalize children and individuals with disabilities. Key initiatives include increasing adoption subsidies, implementing professional foster care for children with disabilities, and introducing semi-autonomous living programs for…
Scott Jeff, 24, has been sentenced to life in prison after killing his partner’s daughter, Isabella Jonas-Wheildon, in a case that shocked the community. Isabella was found dead in a locked bathroom in Ipswich, suffering from severe injuries consistent with…
