'I have mourned for justice longer than I lived with my son,' says Henry Borel's father
Leniel Borel, the father of four-year-old Henry Borel, expresses his relentless pursuit of justice following his son's tragic death five years ago, with a jury trial set to commence shortly.
This is Fantastic: What changes on social media with the Digital ECA and what parents can expect from the law
The Digital ECA, Brazil's first specific law protecting children and adolescents online, has come into effect, establishing serious obligations for social media platforms to safeguard minors.
Teen Gives Cigarette to Baby: What Needs to Be Investigated? Who is Responsible? Understand
A 14-year-old girl was filmed putting a cigarette in the mouth of her one-year-old sister in São José da Bela Vista, Brazil, prompting an investigation into responsibility and access to cigarettes.
Stop using my children as bait, Iyabo Ojo warns Baba Ijesha
Iyabo Ojo has threatened legal action against Baba Ijesha for using her children in his public statements to gain sympathy.
The jury for the Henry Borel case begins this Monday (23) in Rio, five years after the crime
The trial for the Henry Borel case starts on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on the allegations against the child's mother and her partner.
Investigation of alleged abuse against a child in a kindergarten in Álftanes
An investigation is underway into alleged violations of child protection laws at a kindergarten in Álftanes, Iceland, following concerns raised by parents.
Here the sex offender is arrested again - after chat with Dumpen
A convicted sex offender, recently released on conditional parole, was arrested after engaging in inappropriate chats with a person from the site Dumpen, which exposes predators seeking sexual contact with children.
Punishments under the Digital ECA can only be applied after regulation expected in November
The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) will not immediately implement punishments outlined in the Digital ECA, as they await specific regulations expected to be published in November.
Digital ECA: ANPD says that systems and app stores will be scrutinized more rigorously
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) announced increased scrutiny of operating systems and app stores following the implementation of the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA Digital).
The psychiatrist did not inform child protection services about the father's murder thoughts - the court dismissed the charge of breach of duty
A court in Rovaniemi dismissed charges against a psychiatrist for failing to report a father's intentions to harm his children, despite prior knowledge of his violent thoughts.
Man arrested on suspicion of abusing teenagers inside a car in Manaus
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Manaus for allegedly raping two teenage girls aged 12 and 13.
Woman arrested in operation linked to pilot accused of leading child sexual exploitation network in SP
A woman was arrested in São Paulo during an investigation into child sexual exploitation linked to a pilot accused of leading a network of abuse.
Nine-day-old newborn rescued from mistreatment in Benedito Bentes, Maceió
A nine-day-old baby was rescued from an abusive situation in Maceió, presenting signs of hypoglycemia and malnutrition.
Possession of Such Image Material Will Be Punished From Now On - Legal Amendments Coming Into Force Soon
Finland's Ministry of Justice announces new legal amendments that criminalize the possession of violent and child sexual abuse imagery, set to take effect in April.
Henry Case: Mother Sentenced to 30 Years for Killing 1-Year-Old Child in the Federal District
Lucimaria de Sousa Barbosa was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of her 1-year-and-8-month-old son, Henry Sousa de Oliveira, in Brazil.
In Vilnius, a man abused a minor
A minor in Vilnius has been reported as a victim of domestic violence at the hands of a man, prompting a police investigation.
Liisa Pakosta: finally, there is knowledge about the criminal register
Liisa Pakosta emphasizes the importance of public access to Estonia's criminal register for protecting children from potential offenders.
Meat seller sexually assaults 12-year-old boy
A 50-year-old meat seller in Niger State has been accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy who visited his shop.
Man lured 13-year-old girl to the forest for sexual assault - A horrific discovery revealed on the phone
A Finnish court increased the sentence of Arttu Honkonen for serious sexual offenses against minors, revealing extensive child pornography on his devices.
Woman calls 11-year-old boy 'monkey' and 'little black' and is arrested in Vitória
A woman in Vitória, Brazil, was arrested for racially insulting an 11-year-old boy, using derogatory terms during an altercation.
In the Saeima, a proposal will be considered to ban adults in a 'position of power' from forming intimate relationships with young people
Latvia's Saeima is considering amendments to the law that would prohibit adults in positions of authority from engaging in intimate relationships with individuals aged 16 to 18.
ECA Digital: a long road ahead
The implementation of law 15.211/25, known as ECA Digital, marks a significant step in protecting children and adolescents in the digital environment.
Paris appeals court rejects French government bid to suspend Shein
A Paris appeals court has denied the French government's attempt to suspend the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein over controversial listings including child-like sex dolls and banned weapons.
Understand how imprisoned doctor suspected of raping granddaughter may lose professional registration
A 76-year-old doctor in São Paulo, arrested on suspicion of raping his four-year-old granddaughter, may lose his medical registration pending an investigation by the São Paulo Regional Medical Council.
Instagram abolishes end-to-end encryption in users' private messages
Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for users' private messages starting May 8, 2026, following criticism from law enforcement and child protection organizations.
Former Teacher in Hokkaido Receives Suspended Sentence for Illegal Filming Incident
A former middle school teacher in Chitose, Hokkaido, received a suspended prison sentence for filming teenage girls changing clothes, highlighting serious abuses of trust in educational environments.
A voyeurism case, suspended sentence for a teacher in Tokyo - the first sentence against a group of teachers
A Tokyo teacher received a suspended sentence for violating child protection laws by taking voyeuristic images of young girls, marking a first in a series of similar cases involving educators.
Digital ECA Decree Targets Young Influencers and Manipulative Platform Practices
A new decree in Brazil expands protections for children online, targeting both content and the manipulative design of platforms affecting user behavior.
Brazil approves a law requiring platforms to combat children's digital addiction
Brazil has approved a new law aimed at limiting children's use of social media to combat digital addiction and protect minors online.
16 years after the crime, the Public Ministry charges dentist suspected of sexually assaulting child from his own family in Paraná
Luis Alberto Pohlmann Júnior, a dentist, has been charged with the sexual abuse of a minor relative in Paraná, Brazil, after a lengthy investigation unveiled multiple allegations against him.
Brazil regulates a law that forces platforms to combat children's digital addiction
Brazil has implemented a law that limits social media use by minors to protect against digital addiction.
Lula signs decrees regulating Digital ECA; see main points
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed three decrees to implement the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) in Brazil, aimed at enhancing protections for minors online.
Court confirms sentence for priest for sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl in the confessional
A court in Czechia has upheld a conditional sentence for a priest found guilty of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in a confessional.
Days-old baby 'thrown from window and killed by mum' while dad 'made formula'
An 18-day-old baby girl has died after allegedly being thrown from a window by her mother while her father was preparing formula.
Break-in at an old daycare in Turku – criminals accessed personal data of children and employees dating back up to 25 years
A break-in at a decommissioned daycare facility in Turku resulted in the theft of personal data from both children and staff, some records dating back over 12 years.
Girl raped by grandfather, a doctor, reveals father's request not to tell mother about the crime
A 76-year-old doctor in São Paulo has been arrested for the sexual abuse of his four-year-old granddaughter, with alarming revelations from the child's mother about the father's attempts to silence her.
Podcast: what changes in the online protection of children and adolescents with the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute
The Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA Digital) took effect in Brazil, regulating online services for those under 18, with an official signing delayed for further review by President Lula.
European Parliament: A Black Day for Child Protection
The European Parliament voted against mandatory chat controls aimed at combating child abuse online, sparking controversy over prioritizing the protection of perpetrators over victims.
Grok, Elon Musk's AI, faces a new lawsuit for generating sexualized images of minors
A new lawsuit has been filed against Grok, the AI developed by Elon Musk's xAI, for allegedly generating sexualized images of minors from real photos.
Vile 'paedo' teacher 'wanted to take boy's virginity' after speaking on Grindr
A former history teacher was convicted of grooming a teenage boy through inappropriate messages on Grindr and Snapchat.
School transport driver arrested on suspicion of molesting children and adolescents in Paraná
A school transport driver in Teixeira Soares, Brazil, has been arrested for allegedly molesting at least four minors aged between 7 and 15.
The European Commission is concerned about the imminent expiration of a mechanism to combat the dissemination of child pornography images
The European Commission expresses concern over the upcoming expiration of a voluntary mechanism for detecting child pornography images on online platforms and messaging services.
Youth Club in Berlin: Were the Perpetrators Mainly Protected Here?
A youth club in Berlin has come under scrutiny after allegations that a 16-year-old girl was sexually harassed, raped, and blackmailed by boys her age within the facility.
Google starts using AI to predict user age
Google is implementing artificial intelligence to estimate users' ages based on their online behavior, adhering to new regulations aimed at protecting minors.
Federal government updates protocol to protect victims of domestic violence abroad
The Brazilian federal government has adopted new measures to enhance the protection of Brazilian victims of domestic violence abroad, aligning with a recent Supreme Court decision regarding international child custody disputes.
Teenagers sue Musk's company in the US over sexualized images generated by chatbot
Three teenagers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI in the US, claiming that its chatbot generated pornographic images of them from real photos.
Lula is set to sign a decree that regulates the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to sign decrees that will regulate the Digital Statute of the Child and Adolescent, imposing strict measures on social media platforms to protect minors.
Two people are victims of vulnerable rape per day in ES
In the first two months of 2026, Espírito Santo, Brazil, reported over two cases of vulnerable rape daily, with a significant percentage involving children.
Lula is expected to sign a decree regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute this Tuesday; see main points
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to sign decrees regulating the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents (ECA Digital), which aims to protect minors from harmful online content.
Age verification can combat pornography addiction
Brazil's new Digital Child and Adolescent Statute requires age verification for accessing pornographic websites, aiming to protect minors.