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New mothers in Iceland fear seeking help due to the risk of losing their children to welfare services.

Iran launched missiles targeting Dimona, resulting in at least 40 injuries, including a child, as emergency services responded to the attack.

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.

A mother and a man in his 30s are charged with arranging child marriage involving the mother's 15-year-old daughter.

A mother and a man in his thirties are indicted for arranging a child marriage, involving the mother's 15-year-old daughter.

The Swedish government has retracted a report from the national coordinator for social child and youth care due to references to nonexistent studies.

Firefighters responded to a report of a girl dangerously climbing on a balcony in Kėdainiai.

A report from the Children's Ombudsman highlights the failure of society to protect children growing up with honor-related violence in the home.

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.

The European Commission expresses concern over the upcoming expiration of a voluntary mechanism for detecting child pornography images on online platforms and messaging services.

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.

A 6-year-old girl has sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car in a school parking lot in Mutilva, Navarra.

A woman was arrested in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil, for allegedly abandoning her three children in unsanitary conditions, leading to their removal by child protective services.

A minor, who was reported lying on railway tracks in Jonava, Lithuania, was found and is now receiving care from specialists.

A Russian strike on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia resulted in one death and injuries, with emergency services rescuing a woman and a child from the rubble.

Michela Vittoria Brambilla proposes a law to enhance child protection in parental separation cases following the controversial 'family in the forest' incident.

A 10-year-old child suffered a cardiac arrest at the Poseidon Swimming Pool in Thessaloniki, but was revived and safely transported to a hospital for further care.

A three-year-old toddler was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in an underground car park in Dublin.

A dangerous situation was reported in Vihti, Finland, where small children were found alone on a third-floor balcony.

Emergency services responded to a report of small children left alone on a third-floor balcony in Nummela, Finland.

Roblox, an online gaming platform criticized for its inadequate protections for young users, is facing potential regulation under the European Commission's Digital Services Act.

A woman was arrested in São Paulo for allegedly assaulting her nine-year-old son with punches and bites.

Simone Caracante Moras, a director at Volkswagen Financial Services in Brazil, advocates for equal parental leave for both mothers and fathers, emphasizing that the recent increase in paternity leave is not enough.

A legal ruling in Ribeirão Preto has shut down a shelter, leaving 50 children and teenagers without a place to stay, as local authorities struggle to find alternative accommodations.

Two historic maternity homes in Kaunas have ceased operations, raising concerns about the future of the baby box services in the city.

A man was arrested in Brazil for multiple offenses including assaulting his ex-wife, kidnapping their child, injuring his ex-mother-in-law, and threatening social workers.

Parents can now report the birth of their child through the mObywatel app, streamlining the process to help them focus on family time.

South Australian police are investigating the death of a nine-month-old baby boy in Adelaide, who was found unresponsive at a home in Elizabeth Downs.

A 65-year-old man from Orimattila has been sentenced to six months of conditional imprisonment for 13 counts of pimping, including cases involving minors.

A new Child Support Services office has opened in Albuquerque, aimed at improving access for parents needing assistance with child support issues.

Newly established comprehensive care centers are providing support to families with terminally ill children in Czechia.

A 52-year-old owner of a massage parlor in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward pleaded not guilty to charges related to the exploitation of a 12-year-old Thai girl forced into sexual services.

The article discusses the establishment of a Child Mental Health Center in the Liberec Region of Czechia, the second of its kind in the country.

A court in Rosario, Argentina, has mandated that past-due child support payments be collected through the local electricity bill to ensure compliance.

The tragic case of Victoria Climbié, an 8-year-old girl who died due to severe abuse, has led to significant reforms in child protection laws in the UK.

A Danish psychiatry chief reflects on the challenges families face in accessing mental health services, highlighting systemic issues within the psychiatric care system.

A child fell into a flooded underpass in Kaarina, Finland, but was rescued by a relative and was later hospitalized; authorities are investigating potential legal violations regarding public safety.

An 8-year-old boy has gone missing in Vantaa, and police are urging anyone with information to contact emergency services.

In a trial in Italy, Gabriel, the eldest son of Juana Rivas, presented harrowing testimony against his father, Francesco Arcuri, detailing severe abuse and asserting that the social services failed to protect him and his brother.

The number of children classified as accused in violence-related cases has surged significantly in recent years, with 176 recorded last year compared to 65 in 2015.

A study reveals uneven awareness of child sexual abuse and available support services in Estonia, particularly among men and urban residents.

Emergency services in Puerto Quito found the body of a 1.5-year-old child who fell into the Inga River during a family outing.

Family judges in Munich express concerns over child welfare and urge city officials to take immediate action due to insufficient resources in family support services.

A social services agency in Örebro faces criticism over the removal of a baby due to incorrect information regarding the mother's intellectual capacity, with the lay judge involved expressing regret over their decision.

An investigation reveals alarming conditions under which disadvantaged Finnish children live, shedding light on serious failures in child protection services.

South Korea's Ministry of Education has announced an extension of same-day reservations for hourly childcare services to 2 PM, along with improvements to the caregiver-to-child ratio.

A three-year-old child who drowned in Salto, São Paulo, has died following resuscitation efforts by emergency services.

A tragic incident in Alytus resulted in the death of an infant, leading authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.

Child protection services in Iceland are experiencing a significant increase in workload.

Ólöf Ásta Farestveit highlights changes in Iceland's child protection system since the dissolution of the Child Protection Agency, emphasizing the need for better vigilance in cases like the controversial Bakkakotsmálið.