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France to Reform Child Protection System Amidst Staffing Shortages and Overcrowding
French Solidarity Minister Catherine Vautrin announced a child protection bill for this autumn, addressing a critical shortage of foster families and high occupancy rates in nurseries (108%), proposing solutions including allowing foster parents to have additional jobs and reviewing placement proces...
France to Reform Child Protection System Amidst Staffing Shortages and Overcrowding
French Solidarity Minister Catherine Vautrin announced a child protection bill for this autumn, addressing a critical shortage of foster families and high occupancy rates in nurseries (108%), proposing solutions including allowing foster parents to have additional jobs and reviewing placement proces...
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32% Bias Score
Russia to Reform Child Welfare System After Report Reveals 25% of Orphaned Children Unnecessarily Institutionalized
Following a nationwide inspection in Russia, child rights ombudsman Maria Lvova-Belova reported to President Putin that 25% of children in orphanages are there unnecessarily, advocating for a new nationwide family support service to address systemic issues and reduce institutionalization by 2030.
Russia to Reform Child Welfare System After Report Reveals 25% of Orphaned Children Unnecessarily Institutionalized
Following a nationwide inspection in Russia, child rights ombudsman Maria Lvova-Belova reported to President Putin that 25% of children in orphanages are there unnecessarily, advocating for a new nationwide family support service to address systemic issues and reduce institutionalization by 2030.
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44% Bias Score
Rostov Oblast Expands Maternity Capital Use and Seeks Federal Support for Students with Disabilities
The Rostov Oblast Legislative Assembly approved amendments to expand regional maternity capital use, including down payments on mortgages, home improvements, and individual housing construction via escrow accounts; increased the age limit for medical expenses to 23; and requested the federal governm...
Rostov Oblast Expands Maternity Capital Use and Seeks Federal Support for Students with Disabilities
The Rostov Oblast Legislative Assembly approved amendments to expand regional maternity capital use, including down payments on mortgages, home improvements, and individual housing construction via escrow accounts; increased the age limit for medical expenses to 23; and requested the federal governm...
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36% Bias Score
Childhood Cancer Battle: Family's Perseverance and the Power of Charity
A 14-year-old boy from Varna, Southern Urals, battled stage three non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma, undergoing extensive treatment and overcoming significant financial hurdles with the help of various charitable organizations; he is now studying to become a doctor.
Childhood Cancer Battle: Family's Perseverance and the Power of Charity
A 14-year-old boy from Varna, Southern Urals, battled stage three non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma, undergoing extensive treatment and overcoming significant financial hurdles with the help of various charitable organizations; he is now studying to become a doctor.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Faces Severe Demographic Crisis Amidst Aging Population and Emigration
In 2024, Greece recorded 125,423 deaths versus 62,624 births; approximately 160,000 Greeks were born abroad in the last two decades, with one in nine Greeks born outside the country, contributing to a rapidly aging population and severe demographic decline.
Greece Faces Severe Demographic Crisis Amidst Aging Population and Emigration
In 2024, Greece recorded 125,423 deaths versus 62,624 births; approximately 160,000 Greeks were born abroad in the last two decades, with one in nine Greeks born outside the country, contributing to a rapidly aging population and severe demographic decline.
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56% Bias Score
Derbyshire's Autism-Friendly Festival Addresses Inclusive Needs
Gemma Carty founded Spectrum, Derbyshire's first autism-friendly festival, in 2018 after negative experiences at play centers, providing a safe and inclusive space for autistic children and families, winning awards and expanding its services.
Derbyshire's Autism-Friendly Festival Addresses Inclusive Needs
Gemma Carty founded Spectrum, Derbyshire's first autism-friendly festival, in 2018 after negative experiences at play centers, providing a safe and inclusive space for autistic children and families, winning awards and expanding its services.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's Femicide Crisis: Lack of Support for Bereaved Families
An average of 150 women are killed annually in Italy by male partners or ex-partners, leaving families without access to essential psychological support, highlighting a critical societal and public health issue.
Italy's Femicide Crisis: Lack of Support for Bereaved Families
An average of 150 women are killed annually in Italy by male partners or ex-partners, leaving families without access to essential psychological support, highlighting a critical societal and public health issue.
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24% Bias Score
Chinese Cities Launch Pro-Natal Policies with Financial Subsidies and Childcare Improvements
Chinese cities Chengdu, Changchun, and Shenmu are implementing pro-natal policies including financial subsidies for childcare and improved services, offering varying amounts depending on the type of facility and location, to increase birth rates and support families.
Chinese Cities Launch Pro-Natal Policies with Financial Subsidies and Childcare Improvements
Chinese cities Chengdu, Changchun, and Shenmu are implementing pro-natal policies including financial subsidies for childcare and improved services, offering varying amounts depending on the type of facility and location, to increase birth rates and support families.
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36% Bias Score
Friends of Karen Supports Families Grieving Child Loss
Friends of Karen, a non-profit supporting children with life-threatening illnesses since 1978, helps families navigate the lifelong grief of losing a child, offering support for parents and siblings through social workers, art therapists, and child life specialists, emphasizing the importance of rem...
Friends of Karen Supports Families Grieving Child Loss
Friends of Karen, a non-profit supporting children with life-threatening illnesses since 1978, helps families navigate the lifelong grief of losing a child, offering support for parents and siblings through social workers, art therapists, and child life specialists, emphasizing the importance of rem...
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20% Bias Score
Aberdeenshire faces backlash over plans to cut disability day care
Relatives of adults with learning disabilities in Aberdeenshire are urging the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership to protect day services after a review was launched to save millions of pounds; families say that the cuts would be devastating for those who rely on the services.
Aberdeenshire faces backlash over plans to cut disability day care
Relatives of adults with learning disabilities in Aberdeenshire are urging the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership to protect day services after a review was launched to save millions of pounds; families say that the cuts would be devastating for those who rely on the services.
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52% Bias Score
UK introduces paid neonatal care leave for parents
Starting Sunday, eligible UK parents of babies in neonatal care for seven or more continuous days will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, impacting approximately one in seven newborns needing specialized care.
UK introduces paid neonatal care leave for parents
Starting Sunday, eligible UK parents of babies in neonatal care for seven or more continuous days will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, impacting approximately one in seven newborns needing specialized care.
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60% Bias Score
Rostov Region Implements Plan to Improve Child Protection System
In response to recommendations from a November 2024 All-Russian inspection, the Rostov region is implementing a comprehensive plan to improve its child protection system, focusing on family reunification, support for families of military participants, and enhanced training for social workers, aiming...
Rostov Region Implements Plan to Improve Child Protection System
In response to recommendations from a November 2024 All-Russian inspection, the Rostov region is implementing a comprehensive plan to improve its child protection system, focusing on family reunification, support for families of military participants, and enhanced training for social workers, aiming...
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40% Bias Score
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