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Israeli children are increasingly reporting online abuse themselves, a trend that both worries and encourages child safety experts. In 2025, more than half of all reports to Israel’s National Center for Protecting Children Online came directly from children, for Continue Reading Arrest Case Reveals Child Prostitution In Laos March 20, 2026
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The application process for universities in North Korea takes place in mid-January every year, though many students and their families are not pleased about it because admission is determined by money and connections. According to reports, nothing much counts Continue Reading Northern Nigeria Restarts Schooling Amid Risks February 20, 2026
Schools in northern Nigeria are gradually reopening after being closed for months owing to the kidnapping of students, which is a sign of hope and fear at the same time. In November of last year, students were abducted in Continue Reading Niger’s Growing Education Crisis February 13, 2026
Niger faces a severe education crisis. Once, nearly 78% of children went to school, but by 2023, enrolment dropped sharply to 58%. Because of ongoing violence and insecurity, many families have fled their homes, and over half a million Continue Reading Yemen’s Education Crisis February 6, 2026
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Armed men stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, and kidnapped many pupils and staff. The sad attack occurred on November 21, 2025, when the kidnappers stormed the school with many motorbikes and vans. The school, which Continue Reading South Sudan Faces Severe Child Labor Crisis January 16, 2026
In South Sudan, nearly two-thirds of children are involved in the worst forms of child labor, according to a new government study with Save the Children. The study surveyed over 400 households in seven states and found that 64 Continue Reading Exploitation Of Children By Korean Tourists In Laos January 9, 2026
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In Eritrea, girls are forced to serve in the military from as young as age 16, usually during their last year of secondary school. The indefinite, compulsory service has been likened by former recruits to a slavery system, with Continue Reading Hidden Suffering Of Lao Girls November 28, 2025
In Laos, many young girls from poor and ethnic minority communities are being forced or tricked into sex work. Some girls are as young as ten years old. They are promised good jobs, but end up in hidden places Continue Reading Lao Education Struggles November 7, 2025
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In Türkiye, children starting school today are expected to study for about 17 years, but this depends a lot on where they live. In richer areas like Istanbul and Karabük, they may stay in school for up to 19 Continue Reading Hezbollah Uses Education To Spread Ideology And Recruit Children And Youth October 24, 2025
Hezbollah used the recent Teachers’ Union conference in South Lebanon to spread its views, praising its role in education and defending its weapons. Speakers claimed Lebanon’s education system depends more on Hezbollah than the government. Hezbollah controls parts of Continue Reading Türkiye’s Child Labor Crisis October 17, 2025
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