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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Protection of civilians in high-intensity war: four lessons from Ukraine

The article discusses the challenges of civilian protection in Ukraine amidst ongoing high-intensity war, highlighting the traumatic experiences of children and communities.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in the act for assaulting partner in front of children in Dourados

A 31-year-old man in Dourados, Brazil, was arrested for physically assaulting his partner in the presence of their children, including a baby.

Feb 28 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

GOP Rep Nancy Mace introduces 'Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act'

Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed legislation that would allow the death penalty for individuals convicted of sexually abusing children.

Feb 27 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs announces increased support for families and children in foster care

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has announced increased support to encourage more families to welcome foster children, particularly siblings and older children, amid a growing crisis in the foster care system.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who protects children from sexual violence?

A controversial court ruling in Brazil that initially cleared a man of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl has sparked outrage and led to a reaffirmation of his conviction by the appeals court after public pushback.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pervert headteacher banned after police found images of children and animals

Former headteacher Ian McDonald has been banned from teaching after being discovered in possession of indecent images.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Old rock album cover causes controversy โ€“ Save the Children demands action

The organization Save the Children has requested the removal of the controversial album cover of Scorpions' 'Virgin Killer' from its Finnish Wikipedia page, citing its inappropriate and offensive content related to child sexual abuse.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Save the Children: cover of rock album must be removed from Wikipedia

The organization Save the Children is requesting that the cover of Scorpions' 1976 album 'Virgin Killer' be removed from the Finnish version of Wikipedia due to concerns about child sexualization.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Children's Photos on the Internet: We Need Rules for Family Influencers

The sharing of children's photos on social media has become a lucrative business model, often neglecting the protection of minors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nโ€™East governors assert child protection amid rising armed group recruitment

North-East Nigerian governors emphasize the importance of education and youth empowerment in preventing the recruitment of children into armed groups.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says parents who had kids between 1978-2010 could be owed thousands - all you need to know

Martin Lewis highlights that parents who had children between 1978-2010 may be owed substantial back payments of state pension due to errors in the Home Responsibilities Protection scheme.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Congress approves transforming the agency responsible for children's internet regulations into a regulatory agency

The Brazilian Senate approved a provisional measure to convert the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) into a regulatory agency that will oversee the Digital Statute for Children and Adolescents.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Assembly processes law that prohibits the use of social media before the age of 15

Ecuador's National Assembly is considering a law to prohibit children under 15 from using social media to protect their integrity and reduce risks associated with premature exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Letter to City Leadership: Family Judges See Protection of Munich's Children at Risk

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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Children had their data collected': Reddit fined R$ 100 million in the UK

Reddit has been fined over R$ 100 million in the UK for illegally processing children's personal data without proper age verification mechanisms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The United Kingdom imposed a fine of 16.6 million euros on Reddit

The UK Information Commissioner's Office has fined Reddit 16.6 million euros for failing to verify users' ages and for improperly handling children's data.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Reddit fined ยฃ14.5m in UK over use of under-13sโ€™ data

Reddit has been fined ยฃ14.5 million by the UK Information Commissioner's Office for unlawfully using the personal data of children under 13 without proper safeguards.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Reddit fined a large million for not protecting children

Reddit has been fined nearly 120 million kroner by the UK data protection authority for failing to adequately protect children's data.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The UK imposed a ยฃ14.5 million fine on Reddit for violations of children's data protection

The UK has fined Reddit ยฃ14.5 million for failing to adequately protect children's personal data.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Millionbot to Reddit in the UK

British authorities have fined the online forum Reddit over ยฃ14 million for violating children's privacy rights.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Reddit fined more than ยฃ14m over children's privacy failures

Reddit has been fined over ยฃ14 million by the UK's Information Commissioner's Office for failing to adequately protect children's privacy on its platform.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

We investigated the living conditions of disadvantaged Finnish children โ€“ The information breaks the heart

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

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alagoas starts vaccination of newborns against bronchiolitis

Alagoas has begun administering the nirsevimab vaccine to newborns to provide immediate protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a leading cause of bronchiolitis in young children.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says anyone who had children from 1978 - 2010 'could be in line for ยฃ5,000'

Martin Lewis highlights that parents who took time off work between 1978 and 2010 may be entitled to significant back payments related to state pensions due to an administrative error.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey prepares to impose new restrictions on social media platforms

Turkish authorities are investigating major social media platforms regarding their handling of children's data in preparation for new regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Child abduction alert in Seine-Saint-Denis: the prosecutor calls on parents to hand over the two children sought by the authorities

A prosecutor in Seine-Saint-Denis has launched an abduction alert following the disappearance of three children, urging parents to return the two missing kids to authorities after the youngest was found in a Lille hospital.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Gallery: A procession was held in Tallinn to support Ukraine

A procession in Tallinn, organized by the Estonian Ukrainian Congress, gathered to support Ukraine and call for protection of its children.

Feb 22 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Model Schools and Children's Safety in the Fashion Industry: Psychological Risks and Child Self-Esteem

The article discusses the psychological risks associated with model schools and children's safety in the fashion industry, highlighting past issues and current concerns about emotional and physical exploitation.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Children's Protection Center: Social Services Often Use a 'Here and Now' Approach in Evaluations

A report by the Children's Protection Center emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the support system for families, particularly concerning the recurring separation of children from their parents in Latvia.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

PT in the Senate calls for strengthening actions to prevent human trafficking and sexual tourism during the 2026 World Cup

The Labour Party in Mexico's Senate is pushing for stronger measures to prevent human trafficking and sexual tourism in conjunction with the 2026 World Cup celebrations.

Feb 19 โ€ข 18:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

More is needed than increased funding to protect children

Experts stress that more than just increased funding is necessary to effectively protect children.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Norwegian AI finds victims - Sweden without the system

Sweden is manually working to identify hundreds of children involved in pornographic material while Norway has developed an AI system that can do this in seconds.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Board dismissed: upheaval at one of the most influential SOS associations

The SOS Children's Village organization faces turmoil following sexual abuse allegations and the dismissal of its board in Munich.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Over 200 unidentified Swedish children subjected to abuse

The Swedish National Operational Department has initiated a significant effort to identify over 200 unidentified children involved in a large amount of seized child pornography material.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Study: Dozens of children have died in car accidents in Sweden due to insufficient protection

A study reveals that many young children in Sweden have died in car accidents because they were not adequately secured in their car seats.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Pablo Laurta has been charged with possession of material related to sexual abuse of children

Pablo Laurta faces new charges in Cรณrdoba for possessing explicit sexual images of minors while already being charged with multiple homicides.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Innovative Use of Drugs in Child Protection Center, Deputy Mayor Proposes Involvement of Drug Dogs

The Deputy Mayor of Tallinn is considering the introduction of drug detection dogs in response to drug use among children at a local shelter following a tragic death.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protection on the Return to School: Why Insect Repellent Became an Essential Item in the Backpack

With the return to school, children are spending more time outdoors, making insect repellent a necessary item for their health and safety.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Former Director of the Child Protection Agency on Bakkakot: 'I was unaware of the existence of this home'

The former director of the Child Protection Agency in Iceland expresses surprise at the existence of a facility called Bakkakot, indicating a lack of awareness about it.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Youth Protection: Merz for Social Media Age Limit - Sรถder Remains Skeptical

German politicians Friedrich Merz and Markus Sรถder differ over the proposed age limit for social media use by children, with Merz supporting regulation while Sรถder is cautious.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Moderates want to castrate pedophiles: 'Successful'

The Moderates party in Sweden is proposing chemical castration for pedophiles as part of a plan to combat sexual abuse against children, linking treatment to conditional release.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why did relatives beat up the principal in the school?

Relatives attacked the principal of St. Francis School in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district over allegations of misconduct involving young children.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Half of the children could have survived - with the right protection

A report highlights that nearly half of young children involved in fatal car accidents might have survived with proper safety measures, particularly rear-facing car seats.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Reports: Sexual Crimes Against Children at Migration Agency's Return Center

Reports have emerged of suspected sexual abuse against a child at the Migration Agency's return center in Mรคrsta, Sweden, following a police investigation into a serious incident.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Children sent to Bakkakot three years after the discovery of abuse

Three years after the revelation of abuse, children have been placed in Bakkakot.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Ministry: The rules for involving children in the demonstration of external appearance need to be changed

The Latvian Ministry of Welfare calls for changes in the regulations regarding the involvement of children in activities related to displaying their external appearance to better protect them from potential sexual exploitation.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The European Commission investigates Shein for selling erotic dolls with a child-like appearance

The European Commission is investigating Shein for allegedly selling erotic dolls that resemble children.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Elon Muskโ€™s X facing new EU probes

The EU has launched investigations into Elon Musk's social media platform X concerning its AI chatbot Grok, which reportedly created sexualized images including of children.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

The artificial intelligence of tech giants is abusing children. EU countries will investigate

Spain will investigate American social networks X, Meta, and Chinese TikTok over AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, while Ireland launches an investigation into the AI chatbot Grok for producing sexualized content.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Child rights experts urge improvements to regulations protecting children from sexual exploitation

Child rights experts in Latvia are calling for better preventative measures to protect children from sexual exploitation, emphasizing the need for education and awareness among children, parents, and educators.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:25 UTC

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