Keywords: Children


UK considers stricter social media restrictions for children under 16

The British government is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening online safety for children, with proposals that could restrict access to certain social media platforms for users under the age of 16. The initiative reflects growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on young people's......

French child murder case sparks calls for specialized prosecutor’s office

The tragic death of an 11-years-old girl in France has reignited debate over the country's ability to protect vulnerable children and respond effectively to cases involving violence against minors. The case has prompted renewed calls for reforms within the judicial system, with several public figures......

Measles death toll exceeds 500 in Bangladesh amid severe nationwide outbreak

A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has caused more than 500 suspected and confirmed deaths, according to health authorities, marking one of the country’s most serious public health crises in decades. Officials reported that at least 86 children have died from laboratory-confirmed measles......

Two French children found alone by roadside in Portugal

Two young children of French nationality, aged 3 and 5, were found alone on Tuesday evening along a road connecting Alcácer do Sal to the Comporta coastal area in southern Portugal. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by the authorities. According to the National Republican Guard......

UNICEF Morocco 2025 report shows major gains for children across key sectors

UNICEF Morocco's 2025 annual report documents substantial progress across health, education, child protection, and social inclusion, with the agency framing the year as a critical juncture as the Sustainable Development Goals deadline approaches. Laura Bill, UNICEF's representative in Morocco,......

Investigation underway after mother confesses to killing two children in Lebanon

Lebanese authorities are continuing their investigation into a tragic case in the Choueifat area, south of Beirut, after a Syrian national reportedly confessed to causing the death of her two young children. According to the Internal Security Forces, the case first came to light in late February when......

Nearly 470 million children live in areas of armed conflict

United Nations officials report that one child in six now lives amid war or armed violence. This affects about 470 million minors worldwide. The figure emerged at a Geneva event marking the annual day on children's rights during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council. A generation faces......

Screen overuse raises alarms over child brain development

Heavy screen exposure in early childhood is drawing increasing scrutiny from doctors, researchers and educators across several countries. What was once treated as a question of parenting habits is now being examined as a public health issue with neurological, educational and social consequences. A growing......

Casablanca police deny rumor about disappearance of two children

Authorities in Casablanca have issued a clarification after a video circulating on social media claimed that two children had recently disappeared in the city. Police officials stressed that the incident mentioned in the video is not new and does not involve any criminal activity. According to the Casablanca......