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.
Seven things you need to know about surrogacy
The article discusses surrogacy, its implications, legal issues in Croatia, and the recent attention the topic has garnered in mainstream media.
Married at the age of 12... broke the chains after 10 years, the daughter from Jodhpur became an example
A girl from Jodhpur, forced into marriage at 12, stands as a symbol of resilience after breaking free from societal constraints ten years later.
Dad loses custody of autistic son after fighting sex change, gets support from Elon Musk
A father in Iceland lost custody of his autistic son after opposing the child's transition, gaining support from Elon Musk amidst a heated ideological debate.
Mother reunites with three-year-old daughter after 3 months without contact following father's refusal to return her in MT
A 23-year-old mother has reunited with her three-year-old daughter after a three-month struggle to get her back from the father, who refused to return the child in Cuiabá, Brazil.
Tanzania: Tanzania Network Pushes to Raise Legal Marriage Age for Girls to 18
The Tanzania Ending Child Marriage Network is advocating for the legal marriage age for girls to be raised to 18, challenging the current laws that allow girls as young as 14 to marry with court approval.
Woman is beaten with a iron bar and threatened with death by partner in front of children in MG
A 29-year-old woman was violently attacked by her partner with an iron bar in front of her children in João Pinheiro, Brazil, prompting police action for domestic violence.
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.
US deportees face sudden, ‘traumatic’ separation from their children, report finds
A report reveals that the Trump administration has been deporting parents without considering the presence of their children or allowing them to bring them along, which violates its own policies.
How to Raise Better: The Example of Milanesa and Noodles Reveals a Common Mistake in Respectful Parenting
The article discusses the concept of respectful parenting, emphasizing its importance in fostering autonomy, self-esteem, and recognizing children as subjects of rights rather than objects.
Criticizes efforts against honor violence: 'Fails the children'
A report from the Children's Ombudsman highlights the failure of society to protect children growing up with honor-related violence in the home.
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.
Trial in Landshut: Father Attempts to Kill Daughter with Rat Poison - Eight Years in Prison
A German father has been sentenced to eight years in prison for attempting to kill his three-year-old daughter using rat poison, amid conflicting claims from both parents regarding the incident's nature.
The right of parents to stay with their child in the hospital is not absolute, confirmed by the Constitutional Court
The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that the right of parents to be with their child in the hospital is not absolute, allowing for certain limitations.
Doctors did not allow mother to spend the night in the ICU by her child's bed, the Constitutional Court dismissed her complaint
The Czech Constitutional Court has dismissed a complaint from a mother who was not allowed to stay overnight in the ICU with her child.
Manager sacked for heartless texts to mum whose son was on life support
A service station manager was fired after sending insensitive messages to a mother whose son was on life support, insisting she must choose work over her child's health.
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.
Missing child in Coronel Fabriciano found by police on interstate bus
An 11-year-old girl missing from Coronel Fabriciano was found by the police on an interstate bus after being taken by her aunt without authorization from her father.
Christian parents lose final appeal after Swedish state took daughters following false abuse claim
A Christian couple's appeal to regain custody of their daughters from the Swedish government was rejected by the European Court of Human Rights, following a false abuse claim made by their eldest daughter.
Alana Institute launches book on the creation of the Digital ECA
The Alana Institute is releasing a book detailing the creation of Brazil's Digital Child and Adolescent Statute, coinciding with the new regulations governing minors' access to social networks.
She wants to be a mother, he does not want to be a father. The court will decide.
The Polish Supreme Court is set to decide whether a woman can have a child using a frozen embryo against the father's wishes, raising significant questions about parental rights and reproductive choices.
12 weeks of maternity leave even for adoption, Supreme Court's historic decision
The Supreme Court of India ruled that mothers who adopt children are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave, regardless of the child's age.
What distinguishes my child from the children of Palestine? A mother's response stirs interaction
An Iranian mother's poignant response about her child compared to Palestinian children gains wide attention on social media.
Lula Signs Decree on Internet Content Prohibited for Children
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will sign decrees that establish regulations under the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute to restrict access to harmful content online for minors.
Fashion companies scrutinized for children's rights
The fashion industry is facing several significant challenges regarding children's rights, particularly among low-cost retailers according to a report by Global Child Forum.
Jundiaí registers one case of violence against children and adolescents per day, points out the Ministry of Human Rights
In Jundiaí, Brazil, at least one child or adolescent is a victim of violence every day, according to data from the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship.
The John Walter case goes to the European Court
The parents of John Walter, who died under tragic circumstances at a care facility, are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights after Sweden's highest court declined to hear their case.
ALIMONY SYSTEM BLACK SPOT: The state creates double obligations and the debtor is treated as if they aren't human.
The Estonian alimony system, aimed at protecting children neglected by non-compliant parents, has resulted in unintended double obligations for compliant parents as discussed by legal experts from Lepmets & Nõges.
He struck children in the head. There is a cassation to the Supreme Court regarding the boxer
A child rights advocate has filed a cassation to the Supreme Court concerning a boxer accused of physically abusing minors, emphasizing the severity of the alleged actions and their legal implications.
The Voice of Hind Rajab Invades Congress After Oscar Nomination
The story of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian child whose tragic death highlighted issues of accountability and justice, has gained international attention as it is linked to a new congressional bill and an Oscar-nominated documentary.
‘Cazzu Law’: Mexican congresswoman presents an initiative to prevent absentee parents from blocking their children's travel
A Mexican congresswoman introduced the 'Cazzu Law' to prevent absentee parents from hindering their children's travel arrangements, inspired by a celebrity custody case.
Rescue of a group of children exploited in a transit home in Florencio Varela
At least 13 minors were rescued from a transit home in Florencio Varela, Argentina, where they were allegedly subjected to forced labor, abuse, and neglect.
Adoption, the juvenile court opens to civilly united gay couples: 'Banning it is discriminatory'
The juvenile court in Venice has referred a case involving a civilly united gay couple seeking to adopt a child from an orphanage abroad to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on the constitutionality of their exclusion from adoption.
"You slapped me in the face and said that you have never seen such a cruel child"
In his fourth book, "The Struggles and Metamorphoses of a Woman," Édouard Louis recounts his mother's life and her struggle against poverty and patriarchal oppression, ultimately leading to her rebellion at the age of forty-five.
Two mothers unable to agree on child care. A symbolic case of the ECHR against Latvia
A case involving child custody rights of a non-biological parent in a same-sex couple in Latvia was examined by the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled in favor of the non-biological mother, awarding her compensation.
The Court revoked a ruling that had enabled a triple affiliation and reaffirmed the legal limit of two ties
The Supreme Court of Argentina revoked a previous ruling that allowed a child to be registered with three legal parents, reaffirming that the law limits parental ties to two.
The Council of State strongly criticizes the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility
The Swedish Council of State has condemned the government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13, arguing it could increase youth crime.
The Proposal to Lower the Age of Criminal Responsibility is Criticized
The Swedish government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 is being criticized by the Council on Legislation for not aligning with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
A community program reduces child marriage by more than 80% in northern Nigeria
A community program in northern Nigeria has successfully lowered child marriage rates by over 80% through education and local leader support.
Police investigates the brutal fate of an 11-year-old Finnish girl in Thailand – parents suspected of serious crimes
Finnish police have opened an investigation into the suspected torture of an 11-year-old girl, who has been repatriated from Thailand.
Ethiopia: UN Urges Ethiopia to Tackle Pollution At Gold Mine
The UN urges Ethiopia to address critical pollution and health risks posed by the Lega Dembi gold mine, as residents report severe health issues including miscarriages and child mortality.
Adolescent spent three days in police station due to lack of internment vacancy in ES
A 16-year-old adolescent in Brazil was held for three days at a police station while awaiting transfer to a socio-educational internment facility due to a lack of vacancies.
"Instructions for False Time Records at Work"... Allegations of Labor Rights Violations by Employees at Child Welfare Facility Songjukwon
Employees at Songjukwon, a child welfare facility in Seoul, allege serious labor rights violations, including being instructed to falsify working hours and not receiving proper overtime pay.
After not finding son during searches, mother requests data access to track father of boy taken to Egypt
Karin Rachel Aranha Toledo has requested a court to lift privacy rights to track her ex-husband Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Faiz Abedelkaleg in an effort to recover her son Adam, who was taken to Egypt without her consent in 2022.
Surrogacy is a nice term for child trafficking
A commentary from a reader criticizing the commercialization of surrogacy, equating it to child trafficking.
The judges' strategy to reunite the family from the woods: 'We focus on the father'
Judges are focused on reuniting a family from the woods by emphasizing the father's role in the process.
Ukrainian Children's Rights Advocate: Every Child Rescued from Russia is a Special Operation
Oksana Tšervjakova, a representative for children's rights from the office of the Ukrainian parliament's ombudsman, highlights ongoing efforts to repatriate Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russian authorities, yet acknowledges only a small number have returned home after four years of conflict.
Africa: New Challenges Bring Increased Risks in Combating Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation
UN expert Mama Fatima Singhateh highlights ongoing challenges in protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, despite some progress in international cooperation and victim-centered approaches.
In registration changes, the best interest of the child is essential
The article discusses the importance of considering the best interest of the child in light of legal changes regarding gender identity in birth certificates for minors in Mexico.
The Life of Girls in Iran: Married Before the Age of 13; We Present Statistics
The article discusses the legal acceptance of child marriage in Iran, highlighting that girls can be married from the age of 13 with parental consent, and presents statistics on the incidence of such marriages.