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Australian youth justice system broken, report finds

Australia's current approach to youth justice isn't working and a new report calls for children's rights to be placed at the centre to improve outcomes.

AAP · Apr 18, 2023

Queensland among worst violators of children’s rights in youth justice system, research finds

Report says states have adopted ‘tough on crime’ measures to youth justice instead of more effective and humane ‘child’s rights approach’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

When is Prince Archie Harrison’s birthday and what is his full name?

Harry and Meghan welcomed their first child together in 2019 at the Portland Hospital, London. He arrived weighing 7lbs 3oz and was a "little overdue".

GoodToKnow · Apr 17, 2023

Paul O'Grady's charity work - from supporting animals to raising funds for children

It has been announced that Paul O'Grady died on Tuesday evening and the news has prompted tributes to the late entertainer, with some people remembering him for his campaigning and charity work

Daily Mirror · Mar 29, 2023

Hope for Ukraine's young as first centre for child victims of explosions opens

The Centre For Paediatric Blast Injury Studies, a partnership between Imperial College London and Save the Children, brings together world experts and leading technology to support victims

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2023

World-first child research hub in London will support Ukraine war victims

Almost 1,000 recorded civilian casualties among children in Ukraine have been caused by explosive weapons

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Child Casualties from Houthi Landmines Increase Eight-Fold in Yemen

Children remain the greatest casualties of mines planted arbitrarily by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in residential areas in Yemen. A child is wounded or killed by a landmine once every two days, found a recent study by Save the Children. The number of victims has risen eight-fold from 2018 to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

UK aid cuts could force closure of Afghan project supporting women and girls

Slashing funding to the programme from a promised £7m to just £1m sends a ‘stark message to the world’, says Save the Children

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Calls for Taliban to let Afghan girls return to high school as boys' classes resume

It has been 18 months since girls could go to high school, and the Taliban says schools will remain closed for girls until a plan is in place to reopen them in line with Islamic law.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

12 years of war: Syrian teens pen powerful artworks to help process earthquake and ongoing conflict

To mark the 12th anniversary of the Syrian War, Save the Children and The Arsenal Foundation are releasing a series of powerful drawings and poems from refugee children in Za’atari camp, processing the latest devastating shock in their former homeland

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023