Tag: children-s-rights
Peace to Prevail in Venezuela After Elections: President Maduro
On Sunday, President Nicolas Maduro stated that peace will prevail in Venezuela after the presidential elections scheduled for July 28. RELATED: Campaign #NicoLike: Break Media Censorship and Digital Blockade “After July 28, this world champion of dialogue standing before you will call for the largest dialogue ever held in Venezuela; a dialogue with all economic, […]
May 27, 2024
Child Migration Through Darien to Reach Record Levels: UNICEF
On Wednesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said that an increase in the number of children migrating through the dangerous Darien Gap so far this year puts the route on track for a fifth consecutive year of record levels of child migration. RELATED: Haiti: Concern Over Unaccompanied Children Deported from DR In the first […]
May 16, 2024
Hungary: President Resigns Following Child Abuse Pardon Scandal
On Saturday, Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned from office, following a child abuse pardon scandal. RELATED: Hungary: Orban Urges Congress to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Accession “I am addressing you as President for the last time, I resign from the position of President of the Republic. I apologize to those I have offended and to all […]
February 12, 2024
Children to Be More Exposed to Economic Hardship: UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) published its report “Prospects for Children 2024: Cooperation in a Fragmented World,” which shows that the next year will be a challenging one for children globally. RELATED: Climate Change May Claim 14.5 Million Lives by 2050: WEF UNICEF forecasts increased exposure of children to violence, war, and economic hardship, shaped […]
January 17, 2024
Brazilian President Lula Includes Bullying in the Penal Code
On Monday, President Lula da Silva sanctioned a law that includes school bullying and cyberbullying as crimes in the Brazilian penal code. RELATED: Brazilians Celebrate Democracy One Year After Coup Attempt People who practice bullying will have to pay fines and those who do it by cyber means will receive a financial penalty and face sentences […]
January 15, 2024
Cuba Reduces Mortality to 7.1 Children Per 1,000 Live Births
On Wednesday, Cuban authorities indicated that their country closed out 2023 with a slight decrease in infant mortality, recording 7.1 per 1,000 live births. RELATED: Cuba, Guyana, Venezuela Start 2024 Celebrating New Beginnings! This figure represents 74 fewer deaths than in 2022 when a rate of 7.5 was reported, according to the Ministry of Public […]