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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has officially accepted the role of child welfare advocate in Nigeria, a position granted by the country's leading pediatricians. With over 800 newborns dying daily from preventable causes, his voice could help turn the tide on a national health crisis.
Seven new volunteers in Green Bay just completed training to become court-appointed advocates for children in the foster care system. Each will spend at least a year as a consistent, caring voice for kids who need it most.
A nonprofit in Hancock County, Ohio, is hosting a fundraiser to support volunteers who speak for abused and neglected children in court. Friends of CASA helps cover costs like mileage and appreciation for the selfless advocates who give their time to protect kids. #
When kids say "watch me" or "you never listen," they're not just talking—they're asking to feel seen. Child psychologists reveal how to decode common phrases that signal a child's emotional needs.
A powerful coalition of government agencies, nonprofits, and community leaders gathered in India to tackle child labor with a clear message: every child deserves books, not tools. The city-wide awareness campaign marks a growing movement to protect vulnerable children and ensure their right to education.
New bipartisan legislation aims to slash child poverty using a simple approach that already worked once. In 2021, America proved we could do it when we briefly cut child poverty to a historic low of 5.2%.
More than 400 abused and neglected children in Tarrant County are waiting for volunteer advocates who could change their lives. CASA needs volunteers to commit just five hours a month to become a foster child's one constant person.
Women and child welfare officials in India prevented a 17-year-old girl from being forced into marriage, turning what could have been a stolen childhood into a protected future. The intervention shows how local authorities are actively fighting child marriage at the community level.
Over 100 young people in India's Krishna district are taking charge through student-led councils called Bala Panchayats, tackling child marriage, abuse, and school dropout rates in their own villages. These youth advocates are creating real change by identifying problems and working directly with government officials to protect children's rights.
A jury found Meta liable for putting children at risk and awarded the maximum penalty of $375 million. The verdict marks a historic victory for child safety advocates and could pave the way for similar cases nationwide.
Japan just made it easier for single parents to collect unpaid child support by covering the legal costs to seize assets from non-paying former partners. The new program aims to lift children out of poverty when one parent refuses to pay.
Queensland is creating a groundbreaking agency dedicated to detecting and preventing child sexual abuse after a review revealed systemic failures. The Queensland Protection Commission will unite experts across departments to share vital information and identify threats before children are harmed.
When a mother's plea to see her toddler was dismissed on a technicality, India's Allahabad High Court stepped in with a powerful message: a child's wellbeing trumps legal red tape. The court gave her a new chance to fight for custody of her 20-month-old son.
Japan's child consultation centers reported 223,691 abuse cases in fiscal 2024, down 0.8% from the previous year's record high. While the decline is modest, it signals growing awareness as more neighbors, schools, and police report concerns to protect vulnerable children.
British regulator Ofcom is enforcing new laws requiring porn sites to verify users are over 18, issuing major fines to companies that failed to protect children. The enforcement marks a significant win for online child safety advocates.
Morocco is showcasing major progress in reducing child labor as it prepares to host a global conference in Marrakech. The nation's achievements could inspire other countries to accelerate their own child protection efforts.
A Colorado county has secured $5.6 million to create 260 new child care slots and boost wages for early childhood educators. The initiative is already drawing attention from communities statewide as a model for solving the child care crisis.
Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu is leading a nationwide call to end child labour affecting 24.6 million Nigerian children. Her message on World Day Against Child Labour highlights hope for education and safe futures.
A national program in South Africa has equipped 135,000 parents with tools to prevent child malnutrition, turning a presidential promise into grassroots action. The initiative focuses on the critical first 1,000 days of life that shape a child's future.
CASA of the Bluegrass is training everyday people to become Court Appointed Special Advocates for children facing abuse or neglect in Kentucky's family courts. No experience required—just a willingness to be someone's champion. #
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