Child Safety

The interim government and law enforcement should ensure immediate action and accountability for all reported cases of violence against children through strengthened investigation, prosecution, and judicial processes, said Rana Flowers, Unicef representative to Bangladesh. “I am profoundly horrified by the alarming rise in reported cases of sexual violence against children, especially girls, in Bangladesh over …

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Researchers at the University of Houston, in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine, are developing new devices for treating children with hyperleukocytosis, a condition that develops when the body has an extremely high number of white blood cells, often due to leukemia. Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children, with an annual incidence …

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The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kargil, successfully conducted the “Swachhta Pakhwada” program from March 1 to March 15, under the banner of Mission Vatsalya. The initiative was implemented across various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in Kargil with the objective of promoting awareness about cleanliness, hygiene, and the importance of a healthy environment among children. …

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When parents with children on two-wheelers stop at traffic signals, the police are explaining to them the importance of safety harness and helmets for children. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) will soon start booking cases against parents who fail to ensure their children, aged nine months to four years, wear a safety harness belt and …

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has taken a proactive step towards safeguarding children in the digital world by holding a crucial dialogue with several electronic system organisers. It aims to formulate effective regulations for child protection, ensuring that they are not only legally robust but also easily implementable across diverse digital platforms. The discussion …

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