Tag: Children

Delve into the pivotal role of Vitamin D in child development, unravelling signs, managing deficiency, and fostering healthier futures

A study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that while child marriage has declined in India, progress has stalled, and one in five girls, along with nearly one in six boys, are still married as children. The study emphasizes the urgent need for renewed efforts to address this human rights violation and achieve Sustainable Development Goal targ

Save the Children's global survey highlights hunger as the top concern for children worldwide, emphasizing the urgency of the hunger crisis intensified by the climate crisis, conflict, and COVID-19. While adults prioritize hunger, children at COP28 stress the profound impact of climate change on their future

Explore the profound impact of armed conflict on children with disabilities and the groundbreaking report from OSRSG CAAC. Learn about actionable recommendations for inclusion and protection in conflict zon

Dive into the latest UNICEF report uncovering a concerning rise in child poverty across wealthy nations. Discover key findings, the lasting impact of childhood poverty, and actionable policy recommendations to secure a brighter future for children.

Save the Children reveals an unprecedented surge in dengue cases in 2023, driven by extreme weather and climate change. Urgent action is needed to address the escalating health crisis, with a focus on vulnerable communities and children. Join the call at COP28 to combat climate change and protect global health.

In a recent revelation, UNICEF's Global Snapshot on Children with HIV and AIDS sheds light on the persistent challenges faced by adolescent girls in the battle against HIV. Released just before World AIDS Day, the report unveils startling statistics, indicating that nearly 98,000 adolescent girls aged 10-19 contracted HIV in 2022, translating to a staggering 1,900 new infections each week.

Amidst the surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China, at least six states in India, including Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu, are on high alert. This follows the central government's directive to review readiness in anticipation of the rising trend observed abroad.

More than 27 million children were driven into hunger and malnutrition by extreme weather events in countries heavily impacted by the climate crisis in 2022, which was a 135% jump from the previous year, according to a new data analysis by Save the Children ahead of COP28.

Those serene months spent in the womb may be where our language learning journey commences, according to a groundbreaking study. Led by experts at the University of Padua in Italy, the research sheds light on the innate ability of newborns to grasp listening and speaking skills. The findings reveal specific changes in brain patterns when infants are exposed to speech, indicating an early attunement to their mother's language and the foundational rhythms of speech.