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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%.
Researchers in Italy built tiny 3D brain models to test treatments for a childhood brain tumor, bringing hope for safer and more effective therapies. The breakthrough lets scientists study the disease more accurately than ever before.
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.
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.
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.
A nutritionist who grew up hungry is now leading breakthrough research to nourish millions of African children. Her work combining agriculture and health could transform food security across the continent.
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.
A child rights commission in Kerala tackled 46 complaints in a single sitting, bringing relief to families and students across the region. The panel is now pushing for better training to prevent future violations.
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.
Two new AI systems are helping human scientists discover promising drugs faster by analyzing mountains of research and data. While they can't replace human expertise, they're already finding treatments that work in real lab tests.
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.
The National Institutes of Health is asking scientists to weigh in on a proposal that could spread research funding more fairly across universities. The plan would limit how many grants one researcher can hold, opening doors for talented young scientists at smaller schools.
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.
Researchers worldwide are discovering that charity work doesn't just help their communities—it's enriching their lives and even opening unexpected career doors. From feeding homeless people to performing free surgeries abroad, scientists are proving you can make time for what matters.
Scientists in Sweden discovered a 7,000-year-old child's grave containing traces of a deerskin outfit and a woodpecker feather headdress. A new technique reveals how ancient communities honored their loved ones with elaborate, colorful burial ceremonies.
MIT researchers developed a breakthrough way to detect AI models adapted to create child sexual abuse material without generating illegal content. The technique could help platforms remove harmful models before they spread.
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