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Concerned by amended child labour bill in India: UN

The UN Children's Fund has voiced concern over the amended Child Labour Bill in India, saying it could legitimise family work and further disadvantage children from poor families.

Jul 28, 2016, 10:10 AM IST

Lok Sabha passes child labour Bill despite opposition from children's rights activists

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016, despite opposition by several MPs protesting against provisions that allow a child to help out in family enterprises after school hours.

Jul 27, 2016, 06:24 AM IST

Food crisis in northeast Nigeria like Darfur, South Sudan: UN

Urgent funding is needed to keep thousands of people alive in Boko Haram-hit northeast Nigeria, the UN said Monday, stressing that the situation borders on famine and compares to crises in Darfur and South Sudan.

Jul 11, 2016, 23:59 PM IST

India is a very difficult country, says Priyanka Chopra

Ashok Kumar/OneWorld South Asia

Jul 06, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

SDGs to face challenge of 750 million child marriages by 2030

Ashok Kumar/OneWorld South Asia

Jul 02, 2016, 03:05 AM IST

Syria attack so far leaves 25 children dead: UNICEF

Deadly airstrikes that hit heavily crowded areas in a town in eastern Syria, leaves children dead reports UNICEF. health workers were reported to have pulled bodies of children from under rubble in the town of al-Quria in Deir al-Zor province, which is mostly under Islamic State control.

Jun 27, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Jose Mourinho set to make first Old Trafford appearance

Mourinho, who has won the Premier League three times and the Champions League twice in his glittering career, had already visited United`s Carrington training ground.

Jun 04, 2016, 05:54 AM IST

Over 17 million women and girls collect water in Africa, at risk of rape and disease

Children are pulled out of school for the daily task, and many women cannot earn an income because of the time and energy it takes to collect water.

Jun 02, 2016, 11:13 AM IST

At least 20,000 children trapped in Iraq's Fallujah: UN

At least 20,000 children are trapped in jihadist bastion Fallujah under siege by Iraqi forces and face shortages and forced recruitment as fighters, the UN Children`s Fund said on Wednesday.

Jun 01, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

25 Palestinian children killed in 3 months: UNICEF

Twenty-five Palestinian children were killed in the last three months of 2015 during a wave of anti-Israeli attacks and the number detained was the highest in seven years, the UN children's agency said.

May 14, 2016, 22:56 PM IST

UP govt to set up 10 special juvenile police units, 6 child-friendly police stations

A presentation in this regard was given by UNICEF here before Home department officials.

May 11, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Quake-hit Nepal kids still without safe classrooms: Unicef

A year after a devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, 1.6 million school children in affected areas are still without safe classrooms and starting their new academic year in temporary structures.

Apr 25, 2016, 00:11 AM IST

Alarming rise in child suicide bombers used by Boko Haram: UN

Experts said Boko Haram is now trying to spread terror by using children for attacks in crowded markets, mosques and even camps for people fleeing Boko Haram violence.

Apr 12, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Indonesia launches fresh crackdown on child exploitation

Authorities in the sprawling Indonesian capital are cracking down on the exploitation of children after a raft of cases, from child labour to violence and sexual assault, was uncovered in recent weeks.

Apr 07, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

Pakistan parliament passes law against child sexual abuse

Pakistan`s Senate on Friday passed a bill that criminalises for the first time sexual assault against minors, child pornography and trafficking.

Mar 11, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Google donates USD 1M to help fight Zika virus spread

The virus is mainly spread through mosquito bites and has been potentially linked to birth defects.

Mar 03, 2016, 20:49 PM IST

From plastic jersey to the real thing, Afghan boy gets signed Lionel Messi shirt

Murtaza was sent a signed Argentina shirt and football from the Barcelona forward.

Feb 25, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Replace female genital mutilation with new rites of passage, says UN chief

New, unharmful rites of passage should replace female genital mutilation , UN chief Ban Ki-moon said on Monday after new data showed there were more victims of the custom than previously estimated.

Feb 09, 2016, 12:43 PM IST