Tag: Children
One in Five Children Face Double Number of Extreme Hot Days
One in 5 children – or 466 million – live in areas that experience at least double the number of extremely hot...
Iraq ’s Controversial Marriage Law: A Setback for Women’s Rights
Iraq is on the verge of passing a contentious bill that could drastically reduce the minimum marriage age. The proposed legislation suggests...
Extreme Weather Displaces Thousands in Afghanistan; Half Children
Extreme weather events forced at least 38,000 people from their homes in Afghanistan in the first six months of this year, according...
Dementia: Addressing 14 Modifiable Risk Factors Starting from Childhood
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 modifiable risk factors starting in childhood, as highlighted in...
Breastfeeding Can Save Over 820,000 Children’s Lives Annually
When mothers receive the support they need to breastfeed, the benefits extend to everyone. Enhancing breastfeeding rates could save over 820,000 children's...
In Kazakhstan, newborns sold for up to $4,500
In Kazakhstan, newborns are being sold for up to $4,500. But the government is fighting back, implementing a new law aimed at...
Climate Change Disrupting Education
Climate change is not only a global environmental issue but also a critical threat to education systems worldwide. The increasing frequency and...
Fathers’ Diets Crucial for Children’s Health: Influence on Obesity
The healthier a father's diet, the lower the risk for their children to develop obesity or diseases like diabetes. A recent study...
Global Childhood Immunization Coverage Stalls in 2023
Global childhood immunization coverage stagnated in 2023, with an additional 2.7 million children left un- and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in...
35 million Children in Hurricane Areas At Heightened Risks
Save the Children warns of the unprecedented threat to 35 million children in hurricane-prone regions during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
