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Early years champion Shakira tells world leaders: ‘Today’s babies will drive tomorrow’s business’
In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, the singer-songwriter said investing in early childhood development is key to the future prosperity of children and society.
“The Kenyan government needs to champion children with disabilities because they have something to offer”
More needs to be done to help children with disabilities attend school and be able to fulfil their potential, argues a Kenyan early childhood development advocate.
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Charities alarmed by plan to allow ‘special case’ child marriages in Bangladesh
The coalition Girls Not Brides said a proposed change to the Child Marriage Restraint Act would be a backward step in a country that has reduced the number of child brides.
Send a message to world leaders: #YouPromised to get Syrian children into school
The international community must not forget the plight of 800,000 Syrian refugee children who are deprived of an education and at risk of child labour, child marriage and exploitation.
UN must do more to tackle crimes against children says Save The Children chief
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, who is also a member of the Education Commission, told the Protecting Children in War and Conflict event that 50% of those affected by wars are children and more funding is needed to protect and educate them.
Campaigners and celebrities back call to get 130 million girls in school
A Poverty is Sexist letter, demanding action on girls' education, will be delivered in person to leaders on International Women's Day by the campaigning organisation ONE.
Sarah Brown: action plan needed in 2017 to give hope to children
The children's campaigner and ¹ú²úÊÓƵ President looks at priorities for the year ahead - and says we need to combine campaigning with figuring out how to "work with what we have".
Sarah Brown: my campaign priorities for 2017
After a year that left many people feeling bruised and confused, ¹ú²úÊÓƵ President Sarah Brown looks at the year ahead and how to deliver lasting change for children.
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Two children among five killed in air strike near school in Yemen
The head teacher and two other staff were also victims of the attack, according to sources - the latest in a series of attacks on or close to schools in the country.
‘Peace classes’ help Syrian refugee children release the stress of war and displacement
A charity in Lebanon is helping children voice their opinions, deal with trauma and resist recruitment by extremists through activities such as painting, drama and storytelling.