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July 30, 2018

Government's implementation of Dubs Scheme challenged in court

The government's poor implementation of the Dubs scheme for vulnerable asylum-seeking children is being challenged.
April 27, 2018

Protecting children's rights after Brexit

Children's Rights Alliance for England is working to ensure that children's rights are not diluted post Brexit.
January 16, 2018

Israel should release 16-year-old Palestinian activist, Ahed Tamimi, says Amnesty

The Israeli authorities must release Ahed Tamimi, the 16-year-old Palestinian activist who could face up to ten years in prison over an altercation with Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank last month, Amnesty International said ahead of her appearance in court on 15 January 2018.
January 17, 2017

UN highlights ongoing violation of child rights

Children face the ongoing violations of their rights worldwide, including poverty, violence and discrimination against them, a senior United Nations human rights official has told the body that monitors implementation of a global treaty on the matter.
December 16, 2013

Children detained and tortured in Bahrain, says new briefing

Children as young as 13 are being detained, ill-treated and tortured in Bahrain on a routine basis, said Amnesty International in a new briefing.
August 8, 2013

UN welcomes Burma's release of children from its armed forces

UNICEF has welcomed the release of 68 children and young people from Burma's armed forces under an accord between the Government and the world body.

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