Children

Kyiv insists all Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia should be returned home “unconditionally” as it reiterated its “red lines” for any possible deal to put an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Harmful and toxic chemicals will be banned from toys to better protect children’s health, under new rules aimed at improving the safety of products sold in the European market.

Doctors Without Borders Psarra says that the children in the Samos camp had already endured gruelling journeys and conditions inside the facility exacerbated their medical situation.

Spain’s ANAR foundation analysed more than 11,000 cases and found 56% involved the digital sphere.

The UK and Ireland are celebrating World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday of March, the event is the British Isles’ localised version of the küresel UNESCO-organized celebration.

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of a depressed loaf of bread gracing German children’s TV, we look at some of Europe’s most peculiar attempts at entertaining the youth.

A poll by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) has found that children’s enjoyment of listening to audiobooks had risen. NLT are petitioning the government to include audiobooks in the national curriculum.

Unprecedented sexual violence against children has been reported in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Rwanda-backed M23 ramps up its offensive.

At least 5,600 people were killed in Haiti in 2024, an increase of more than 1,000 from the previous year. Another 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped.

For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, who have grown up almost exclusively watching international animations, finding relatable cartoons can be a challenge.