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Three private schools in Bengaluru served notice by child rights panel for charging ‘exorbitant’ fee

As per rules, private schools can increase their fees by 10% to 12% per annum, depending on the infrastructure and other facilities. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) has issued notices to …

Karnataka child rights’ panel slaps notices on 3 schoolsover high fees

Zim/Unicef sign child rights protection agreement

This partnership, five years in the making, seeks to build a democratic, inclusive and accountable parliamentary ecosystem. PARLIAMENT and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at …

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

Benue girls freed from traffickers in Ivory Coast – AG

Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Fidelis Mnyim, says his ministry has successfully facilitated the return of trafficked Benue girls from the Ivory Coast and other parts of Nigeria. Mnyim, who made this known in a statement issued …

Sudan: One Child Every 10 Seconds Forced To Flee Their Home Since Conflict Began Two Years Ago

PORT SUDAN, 15 April 2025 - One child every 10 seconds on average has been forced to flee their homes since the conflict began in Sudan two years ago, according to new analysis from Save the Children. Sudan was already facing one of the world’s worst …

SOPs on eliminating child marriage must have been more elaborate: experts

It is of concern that the National Legal Services Authority’s (NALSA) standard operating procedures (SOPs) for elimination of child marriage is not in sync with the existing NALSA (Child-Friendly Legal Services for Children) Scheme, 2024, thus compromising …

Telangana Education Commission flags flaws in NEP 2020

A seminar organised by the Telangana Education Commission raised objections to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, calling it “ideologically driven, fiscally-misleading, and structurally flawed”. “The NEP has no locus standi. …

US cuts funds: Yale tracking kidnapped Ukraine kids to end

UNITED STATES “We know a lot more about US President Trump’s plans to extract minerals from Ukraine than we do about Trump’s plans to extract Ukrainian kids [who have been forcibly transported by Russian officials] from Russia.” – Gillian Huebner, …

Politically driven lawsuit is a cowardly act aimed at silencing MDP: Pres. Solih

Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that filing several different charges that are politically driven are a cowardly act aimed at silencing the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Former …

Tripura: Father Arrested for Allegedly Beating and Attempting to Sell 3-Month-Old Baby Girl

Agartala, April 17, 2025: In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the administration and the public alike, serious allegations of child abuse and attempted child trafficking have surfaced against a man from Das Para in Khayerpur assembly constituency …

Children call on politicians to respect their rights

Representatives of children yesterday took politicians to task by demanding the inclusion of children’s issues in political party manifestos ahead of the September 16 General Election. Speaking in Lilongwe yesterday during the launch of the National …

'Very Disturbing State Of Affairs': Delhi HC Raps DPS Dwarka For Discriminating Against Students Over Alleged Non-...

The Delhi High Court has reprimanded Delhi Public School, Dwarka for subjecting certain students to discriminatory treatment–including not permitting students to visit canteen and interact with their classmates–over alleged arrears of fees. Justice Sachin …

Child rights

The National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) Child Rights Commissioner Dr Houria Abbas Al Dairi has emphasised the ongoing efforts to promote the culture of child rights and safeguard the children’s rights by ensuring their upbringing in a secure and …

Baringo man, 29, jailed after being found guilty of defiling 14-year-old girl

By Stanley Kimoru  A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of defiling a 14-year-old girl in Loitip Village, Kiserian Location, Baringo County. The ruling was delivered at the Kabarnet Law Courts where the …

UNMISS: Over 1,500 civilians killed in 2024 South Sudan sub-national violence

Civilians in South Sudan continue to bear the brunt of violence, with a concerning 51 percent increase in victims harmed by conventional parties to the conflict and other armed groups, as well as a similar rise in incidents of conflict-related sexual …

Government and UNICEF Join Forces to Validate Child Rights Report

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and UNICEF, hosted a national dialogue workshop on Thursday, 10th April, 2025 to validate Sierra Leone’s report to the United …

Deserves to shut down: Court slams DPS Dwarka for confining students over fees

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on Delhi Public School, Dwarka, for allegedly subjecting students to "inhuman and shabby" treatment over a fee dispute. The court was hearing a plea filed by a group of parents who alleged that …

Child rights violations in Myanmar surge since coup

AFP – United Nations (UN) chief Antonio Guterres, in a report released, denounced a dramatic surge in the abuse of children’s rights in Myanmar since the country’s 2021 coup, particularly through forced recruitment by the military. The report, which covers …

Arkansas Legislature Passes Landmark Youth Justice Reforms to Protect Victimized Children from Trauma and Incarceration

Legislation supported by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and child rights advocates will reform the state’s youth justice system. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major bipartisan victory for children’ …

4/20 For Freedom: Last Prisoner Project and Ben & Jerry’s Call on Governors to Grant Cannabis Clemency

The Fight for Cannabis Justice This 4/20 Just Got a Little Bit Sweeter WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As in years past, this 4/20, cannabis businesses will rack up sales, public figures will use their …

Denise Richards is this year’s Honoree for The Jonathan Foundation’s Spring Fundraiser as an Advocate to Help Children

Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Fritz Coleman, Retired KNBC Weathercaster Saturday, May 17, 2025 @ The Universal Sheraton -5:30 PM LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Popular actress Denise Richards is this year’s …

Madison Education Group Launches New Certificate Program

New Certificate Program in Leadership Principles and Developing Visionary Leadership Skills MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group and the Madison School of Professional Development are proud …

Supreme Court Declines Cannabis Case; DOJ Faces Escalating Scrutiny Over Prosecutorial Misconduct

Lucas Sirois followed Maine law—but federal prosecutors continue pursuit, potentially violating DOJ funding limits and wasting taxpayer resources. AUGUSTA, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development …

University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index Reveals 1 in 4 American Workers Face Professional Uncertainty

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid record-low institutional trust and rising workplace grievances, the fifth annual Career Optimism Index® from the University of Phoenix Career Institute® finds American workers …

ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive

This is the second such incident in three weeks; another premises in the area was struck by a tank shell on 24 March. Both incidents occurred despite the buildings being clearly marked and regularly notified to all parties. These incidents highlight the …

Global Impact Wellness Group Welcomes Taylor Smith as New Executive Leader Focused on Legal Affairs and Community Impact

Global Impact Wellness Group is proud to announce the appointment of Taylor Smith as the newest executive leader within the organization. BALTIMORE , MD, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Impact Wellness Group is proud …

Elected Officials and Silicon Valley Nonprofits Hold 'Save Medicaid' Rally to Fight Impending Budget Cuts

Zoe Lofgren, Sam Liccardo and Silicon Valley nonprofits rally to fight for Medicaid SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRxDigital, Inc. will host a press conference and community rally to oppose impending cuts to …

Critically Acclaimed Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic Streams May 7 on Peacock, Prime, Apple TV & Google TV

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The powerful, award-winning documentary Put the Guns Down: A World Epidemic makes its highly anticipated global streaming debut on May 7, 2025, across major platforms, including Peacock …

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Androscoggin Bank – Leading the Way in Sustainable Banking

LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Androscoggin Bank has partnered with Acumen Media and CNBC to debut “Banking on Change,” a compelling short film that highlights the transformative potential of sustainable banking …

Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024

One example is our support to families separated as they escape conflict and other situations of violence in the Great Lakes Region, crossing borders, including into Rwanda. In partnership with the Rwanda Red Cross Society (RRCS) and other components of …

Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024

We have also interacted with the law faculties of several universities through national and regional moot court competitions and an IHL essay competition, besides delivering guest lectures to promote IHL teaching. We have also engaged closely with the …

Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General

Over the course of our history, the ICRC has played a significant role in the development of many of the IHL rules regulating the use of means and methods of warfare. The ICRC’s work related to the regulation of weapons, means and methods of warfare is …

Autism Acceptance Month Shines at Jay Nolan's Vibrant 'Picnic in the Park' Celebration

Families with children with disabilities enjoyed a day of fun, community, and support thanks to local sponsors and Jay Nolan Community Services LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Jay …

ACTOR DANNY ARROYO BRINGS NOTORIOUS LA OUTLAW TIBURCIO VÁSQUEZ TO LIFE ON THE WILD WEST CHRONICLES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Danny Arroyo is making waves this awards season with his compelling portrayal of the notorious California outlaw Tiburcio Vásquez, now on the Emmy ballot for Outstanding …

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB …

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

NextGen Welcomes Veteran Fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft to Digital Team

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGen Fundraising has announced the addition of veteran fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft as Senior Director, Digital Services. Bruce has spent a career spanning more than …