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Amazing images show what happens in a newborn baby’s brain
Scans of newborn babies have been published today that will help to show how diseases like autism develop or how pregnancy affects brain growth.
New Jersey set to be the first American state to outlaw child marriage
Activists say legal loopholes, such as parental consent, allow thousands of under-18s to wed - which can result in mental health problems and increased high school dropout rates.
How do you protect a school from being attacked?
Teachers and schools in conflict zones around the world are getting advice and training on how to be prepared for attacks or having their buildings used for military purposes.
Miss Malawi winner vows to promote education for girls
University graduate Cecelia Khofi said she believes education is the best way to bring about meaningful change in the African country.
No rest until all Chibok schoolgirls are found says Nigerian president after 82 are freed
After many of the missing girls were released, Muhammadu Buhari pledged to "spare no effort" to find the remaining students and hundreds of other people abducted by Boko Haram.
‘Invest early’ is message from Kenyan companies that support early childhood care
A report by the Global Business Coalition for Education highlights how businesses are realising the benefits of backing young children to their company, their workforce and their brands' relationship with the local communities.
82 abducted Chibok schoolgirls are freed by Boko Haram in Nigeria
The president's office announced the release of the students after "lengthy negotiations" - three years after the kidnappings sparked a global outcry and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
#5for5 campaign: why sleep is so important for babies and young children to develop
To mark ¹ú²úÊÓƵ's new #5for5 film, we look at how good sleep is a vital part of a child's early growth and development.
Nigerian children have suffered ‘unspeakable horror’ at hands of Boko Haram
Thousands of children have been killed, injured, abducted and recruited during a reign of terror that has also seen 1500 schools destroyed, a UN report has revealed.
#5for5 campaign: best start in life begins with the midwives
To mark International Day of the Midwife and ¹ú²úÊÓƵ's new #5for5 film, we look at the women whose skills help millions of mothers every year to have a safe pregnancy and childbirth.