child protection
Coverage of child protection in the Nexus archive.
- OSCE Expert Report: Russians Systematically Indoctrinate, Militarize Ukrainian Children
An OSCE expert mission found that Russia's treatment of Ukrainian children may involve systematic indoctrination and militarization, potentially violating international humanitarian and human rights law. The report calls for enhanced accountability and child protection measures.
- Lawyer raises concern over regulatory gaps in Nigeria’s surrogacy practice
A lawyer in Nigeria has expressed concerns about regulatory gaps in surrogacy practices, urging future legislation to prioritize child protection, recognition of parentage, protection of surrogate mothers, and transparency in assisted reproductive arrangements.
- APSCPCR chief calls for CWC, DCPU in Markapuram district
APSCPCR chief Vetukuri A.V.S. Surya Narayana Raju called for establishing CWC and DCPU in Markapuram district during a visit to Prakasam district. He identified lapses in child protection and directed corrective measures.
- Faced with growing outrage, French government presents new measures for child protection
The French government announced new measures to improve child protection and handle sexual assault cases after growing public outrage over the handling of a girl's killing. The justice minister faces calls to resign amid the controversy.
- Namibia: City Sounds Alarm Over Angolan Street Kids
The City of Windhoek in Namibia has raised urgent concerns about child protection and law enforcement related to groups of Angolan migrant children living, trading, and begging on the city's streets for the past three years.
- The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children
The European Union is investigating Meta, alleging the company is failing to adequately protect children on its platforms Instagram and Facebook. A preliminary probe found Meta's measures to keep minors off these services are insufficient.