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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW unveils sweeping foster care reforms for vulnerable children

The NSW government has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing the foster care system for vulnerable children.

Feb 28 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

More children in residential care in Queensland than in other states, inquiry told

A Queensland inquiry has revealed that the state has a significantly higher number of children in residential care compared to other Australian states, examining the reasons behind this trend.

Feb 26 • 22:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ford government stops reports summarizing child welfare network deaths

The Ford government in Ontario has ceased compiling data on child deaths related to the welfare system, affecting transparency regarding the care of vulnerable children.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former football school coach from Sergipe arrested on suspicion of abuse of vulnerable persons

A former football school coach has been arrested in Uberaba, MG, on suspicions of abusing children and adolescents in Sergipe.

Feb 24 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Children's home manager abused vulnerable boys and girls in 18 year 'regime of fear'

A children's home manager was found to have sexually abused multiple vulnerable children over an 18-year period at a care home in Halifax.

Feb 23 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil faces childhood obesity and growth deficits among indigenous people, says study

A study reveals a troubling dual nutritional challenge in Brazil, highlighting rising childhood obesity rates alongside persistent growth deficiencies in vulnerable groups, particularly among indigenous children.

Feb 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bad Bunny's NGO Encourages Children in Music

Bad Bunny's concert in São Paulo this weekend supports his NGO, the Good Bunny Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of vulnerable children through music and the arts.

Feb 20 • 14:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parents are warned after children are caught begging for money in a supermarket in Custódio Pereira, Uberlândia

In Uberlândia, Brazil, four children were found begging for money in a supermarket, leading to interventions from child welfare authorities.

Feb 19 • 12:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Where the Guardianship Council is located in Uberlândia: check address, phone, and coverage area of the 3 guardianship councils

Uberlândia has three Guardianship Councils that provide services to children and adolescents in vulnerable situations, now operating from the Iracema Marques Social Complex.

Feb 19 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇸 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 • 19:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Report of violence at children's residence in Tenhult dismissed

Swedish authorities had previously reported an incident involving violence against a vulnerable child at a children's residence, but the investigation was later dismissed.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Vaping in cars with children to be banned under new plans

The UK government plans to ban vaping in cars with children, playgrounds, and outside schools to protect vulnerable individuals from second-hand smoke exposure.

Feb 13 • 09:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Respiratory diseases in Mexico: Minors under 15 years are the most vulnerable and 'costly' for insurers

Children under 15 years in Mexico are highlighted as the most vulnerable group to respiratory diseases, particularly during the autumn and winter seasons.

Feb 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Portland Residents Sue ICE for Using Tear Gas That Invades Their Homes and Poses Risks to Their Health

Residents of Portland have filed a lawsuit against ICE for the use of tear gas that has infiltrated their affordable housing complex, endangering the health of vulnerable individuals such as children and veterans.

Feb 11 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: PM kills man who invaded institution serving vulnerable children and adolescents in SP

A 42-year-old man was shot and killed by police after he invaded a social service institution in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, presenting aggressive behavior toward its staff and ultimately leading to a confrontation with law enforcement.

Feb 10 • 22:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man invades entity that assists children in São Bernardo and is shot dead

A man was shot dead after invading a nonprofit organization that assists vulnerable children in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 20:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Ministry of Education Reform May Hit the Weakest Students. The Commissioner for Children's Rights Sounds the Alarm

The Commissioner for Children's Rights in Poland has raised serious concerns about a proposed educational reform by the Ministry of Education that could negatively impact vulnerable students.

Feb 10 • 04:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A child escaping from a child protection institution is physically untouched – a law change seeks to change that

Proposed changes to Finnish child protection law would grant workers in child protection institutions greater authority to detain children who leave without permission.

Feb 9 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Two thirds of reports about children in harm in NSW not investigated

A report reveals that two thirds of credible tips about children in harm in New South Wales are not being investigated by the Department of Communities and Justice.

Feb 7 • 03:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Where will there be no classes? These states suspend school activities due to a measles outbreak

The increase in measles cases in Mexico has led the government to strengthen preventive measures, resulting in school suspensions in affected areas as they emphasize vaccination to protect vulnerable populations, especially children.

Feb 6 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested on suspicion of rape of vulnerable individuals and sexual exploitation of their children in Campos dos Goytacazes

A couple was arrested in Guarus on suspicion of raping and sexually exploiting their underage children.

Feb 6 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Commission on TikTok: Allegations of Minor Addiction - Calls for Changes

The European Commission preliminarily estimates that TikTok violates the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to its addictive design features, particularly affecting children and vulnerable adults.

Feb 6 • 12:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The European Commission Wants Changes to TikTok: "It Causes Addiction, Especially in Children"

The European Commission is pushing for changes to TikTok, citing the platform's addictive design that harms the physical and mental health of users, especially children and vulnerable adults.

Feb 6 • 11:52 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

EU Commission: TikTok violates EU rules

The EU Commission preliminarily concludes that TikTok's design, including features like endless scrolling and personalized recommendations, violates EU digital regulations, potentially harming users' physical and mental health, especially children and vulnerable individuals.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Vulnerable Childhood: To Prevent or Punish, That Is the Question

The article discusses the challenges faced by children growing up in vulnerable contexts, highlighting the impact of structural poverty, social inequality, and violence on their lives and future trajectories.

Feb 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Multi-million pound drive launched to recruit 10,000 foster carers amid falling numbers

The UK government has initiated an £88 million campaign to recruit 10,000 new foster carers, aiming to address the decline in support for vulnerable children by reaching out to younger and more diverse households.

Feb 3 • 21:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Popular bath product urgently pulled from sale as 'high risk' warning issued

A popular bath product has been recalled due to a choking hazard for children and vulnerable adults who may mistake it for food.

Feb 3 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba Chamber resumes work focusing on unfinished projects, support for pregnant women, and children with diabetes; see agenda

The Piracicaba Chamber resumes official legislative work with a focus on unfinished projects, support for vulnerable pregnant women, and care for children with diabetes, with the first ordinary session of 2026 set to discuss 22 proposals.

Feb 2 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

"Intended to Start a Family": Decision to Release Suspect in Rape of Vulnerable Woman Sparks Outrage Over China's Birth Promotion

A man in northern China, who had lived with a mentally ill woman for 13 years and fathered several children, was arrested for allegedly raping her but was released without charges, provoking backlash against Beijing's gender policies.

Jan 29 • 17:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Cruel nuns: Children in Scotland experienced real torture, were severely abused

Two former nuns and a retired worker have been convicted of abusing vulnerable children in care homes in Scotland over forty years ago.

Jan 16 • 09:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Evil former nun who abused children at Scottish care homes jailed

A 75-year-old former nun, Carol Buirds, was sentenced to 15 months in jail for abusing vulnerable children at Scottish care homes over 40 years ago, with two accomplices also sentenced for their involvement.

Jan 15 • 19:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Winter Adds a New Chapter to the Tragedy of Children in Gaza

As winter intensifies in Gaza, the cries of vulnerable children struggling against the cold underscore the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by war and siege.

Jan 12 • 05:38 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

From social assistance to employment in less than a year: 'With 315 euros I supported my five children with disabilities'

The Madrid City Council renews its 'path to employment' program after successfully integrating 305 vulnerable individuals into the workforce.

Jan 11 • 03:57 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The Lost Children of the Canary Islands: 785 Migrant Minors Have Been Missing for Over a Year

The article discusses the plight of 785 migrant minors in the Canary Islands who have been missing for over a year, highlighting individual cases and the challenges faced by these vulnerable youths.

Jan 9 • 21:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

SER Catalunya auctions a 'Perro Sanxe' from the president's office

SER Catalunya is auctioning a 3D printed 'Perro Sanxe' from the president's office to raise funds for toys for vulnerable children and aid projects in Gaza.

Jan 4 • 15:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Severe weather in Gaza hits vulnerable and wounded most in Israel’s war

Severe winter weather exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable populations in Gaza, particularly the wounded, children, and the elderly, amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.

Jan 3 • 10:37 UTC

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