In April this year I brought you news of a former slave who put forth a suit against the state of Niger, which can be seen here. The brave plaintiff in the historic case was, Hadijatou Mani, a former slave who was sold into slavery at the age of 12 for a mere $500. Ms. […]
The fragmented country of Somalia is no stranger to conflict and the last two years of fighting are beginning to take a toll on the lives of the countries children. Somalia is quite literally a raging battle ground, as fighting in the country continues, as insurgents exchange fire with the Somali government, Ethiopian troops and […]
"The world ought to be treated like a playful child; whose smiles should delight, whose gambols should amuse, whose tears should soften, whose anger should alarm, whose vices should be corrected" – Unknown If only we did look upon the world as a child, as our global child for which we are all caring parents […]
The 2008 Election isn't child's play, but children are sure taking their voices to the streets and event the polls. The countdown has begun and soon American's will find themselves under new leadership, so who will it be, McCain or Obama? The votes are still out, but the heat is still on! So what do […]
Its not too late to muster up a troop of witches, warlocks, fairies and superheros, young and old, to make a big impact on children's lives this Halloween. Why not do some reverse trick-or-treating. What is reverse trick-or-treating? Reverse trick-or-treating is when you walk around door to door and instead or, or including, taking candy as […]
SOMALIA: Conflict, drought force more children onto Hargeisa streets Conflict, drought and economic hardships have led to an unprecedented increase in the number of street children in Hargeisa, capital of Somalia's self-declared independent republic of Somaliland, with government and aid agencies calling for urgent steps to stem the increase. Saleebaan Ismail Bulale, chairman of Hornwatch, […]
"The United Nations organization has proclaimed 1979 as the Year of the Child. Are the children to receive the arms race from us as a necessary inheritance?" – Pope John Paul II quotes (Polish Pope. 1920-2005) No longer is it the end of the ’70s, but since the establishment of the Declaration of the Rights […]
“We will be judged in the future on the actions we take today — on results. On this United Nations Day, let us rededicate ourselves to achieving them.” – Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General Today marks the anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Charter, which was put into force on the 24th of October 1945. United Nations Day is was established […]
Mugabe's Zimbabwe is undergoing what many call the county's worst peace time crisis. Due to a shortage of hard currency Zimbabwe is now weighed down by hyperinflation and constant import shortages, mainly fuel and food stuffs. The current crisis has led to what is almost a complete demise of Zimbabwe's education system. Once was once seen as […]
WEST AFRICA : Cross-border FGM on the rise According to the UN, spurring the need to impose a region-wide law banning the practice, say experts. A study sponsored by UNIFEM to be released in late October 2008 said circumcisers or girls who undergo circumcision are increasingly crossing borders to perform or undergo the procedure to […]
Are you an eco-friendly or green type, are you a human activist, or organic minded? Have you wandered the isles of the supermarkets aimlessly looking for a better choice for your Halloween sugary and chocolaty treats? Why not participate in Fair Trade Trick or Treating this year! The Cocoa industry often traffics children to work […]
"Poverty is the worst form of violence." – Mahatma Gandhi Poverty is the worst form of violence, and it is the most common form of violence which is committed daily against on quarter of the world's children. Over a billion people across the globe live on less than a dollar a day, placing them in […]
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty , was established in 1993, by UN resolution 47/196, when the United Nations General Assembly designated October 17th to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. Particular interest and attention on this day is however focused on developing countries, as the day […]
The rising of fuel and food across the globe has left few unscathed and one can easily find themselves feeling the hit at both the pump and in the checkout line, enough to cause one to curtail their spending. Unemployment rates have spiked all time highs and worldwide everyone is tightening their belts. With many […]
“Welcome to Sierra Leone, one of the world's worst places to live.” Not really the slogan you want to read on a travel brochure, but what happens when you have no choice and that place is your home? According to the 2008 Global Hunger Index (GHI), which was released on the 14th, showed Sierra Leone, […]