Tag #Child Protection

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Russian Foster Care System Fails; Child Dies from Neglect

A young girl died in Kamchatka, Russia, from prolonged abuse and neglect by her foster parents, who received state benefits. Social services falsified reports, ignoring her deteriorating health, resulting in criminal charges against both the foster parents and social workers.

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Spain to Relocate 1000 Unaccompanied Migrant Minors

Spain's Supreme Court mandated the government to relocate 1000 unaccompanied migrant minors from Canary Islands' shelters to the national asylum system within 10 days, prompting urgent government action to distribute them among autonomous communities.

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No Poverty
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Dutch Child Benefits Scandal: Lasting Impact on Foster Children

A Dutch commission found that the child benefits scandal caused numerous children from affected families to be placed in foster care, resulting in lasting damage to their mental health and relationships with family, stemming from financial instability and a failure of support services.

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Quality Education
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Western Australia's Indigenous Child Removal Crisis

A Human Rights Watch report reveals that 33 Aboriginal parents in Western Australia had 113 children removed due to factors like homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for comprehensive support.

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No Poverty
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Mother of Murdered Teen Calls for Social Media Ban

Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl, was murdered in Cheshire on February 11, 2023, by two 15-year-olds who were motivated in part by her transgender identity; her mother advocates banning under-16s from social media due to its negative impacts.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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New Hampshire Settles $10 Million Lawsuit Alleging Gang Rape at Youth Detention Center

Michael Gilpatrick, a former resident of New Hampshire's Youth Development Center, received a $10 million settlement after alleging a gang-rape in the 1990s; this follows a previous $38 million verdict, currently contested, and leads to the planned closure of the facility.

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Gender Equality
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Mother on Trial for Murder of Toddler After Violent Shaking

A 31-year-old mother, Morsal Mohammed Naim, is on trial in Manchester Crown Court for the murder of her two-year-old daughter, Omra Wali Jan, who died on February 9, 2024, from head injuries sustained on November 30, 2023, after allegedly being violently shaken by her mother; both parents previously...

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Former Athlete's Campaign Leads to UK Athletics Safety Reforms

Following a 2013 complaint of sexual abuse against her coach that was initially mishandled, former Scottish pole-vaulter Anna Gordon successfully campaigned for significant UK athletics welfare reforms, including mandatory welfare officers and stricter background checks, resulting in a safer environ...

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Gender Equality
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France to Inspect Disability Care Facilities After Ehpad Audits

The French government will inspect 500 facilities for disabled children and residential care structures by year-end, mirroring its 2022 Ehpad control plan launched after the Orpea scandal to address maltreatment and financial mismanagement; 11% of Ehpads showed serious issues.

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Rutgers Sues Over False Claims About Sex Education Program

Rutgers is suing Civitas Christiana for spreading false claims about its "Week of Spring Feelings" program, which teaches elementary school children about relationships, sexuality, and resilience; the lawsuit highlights the ongoing conflict over sex education in the Netherlands and the impact of mis...

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Icelandic Minister Resigns After Admitting Relationship with Minor

Iceland's Minister for Children and Education, Ásthildur Lóa Thórsdóttir, resigned after admitting to a past relationship with a 15-year-old boy when she was 22, resulting in a child; the relationship violated Icelandic law due to her position of trust despite the age of consent being 15.

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Dutch Football Academies Face Scrutiny Over Unhealthy Culture and Inadequate Child Protection

An investigation by NRC and Trouw revealed an unhealthy culture in Dutch professional football youth academies, leading calls for stronger oversight; however, the current system lacks appropriate regulatory bodies, necessitating immediate action from the KNVB and the responsible state secretary.

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