Children's Rights
Millions of children have no access to education, work long hours under hazardous conditions and are forced to serve as soldiers in armed conflict. They suffer targeted attacks on their schools and teachers or languish in institutions or detention centers, where they endure inhumane conditions and assaults on their dignity. Young and immature, they are often easily exploited. In many cases, they are abused by the very individuals responsible for their care. We are working to help protect children around the world, so they can grow into adults.
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“Years Don’t Wait for Them”
Increased Inequalities in Children’s Right to Education Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
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“The Only People It Really Affects Are the People It Hurts”
The Human Rights Consequences of Parental Notice of Abortion in Illinois
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Germany: New Supply Chain Law a Step in the Right Direction
Law’s Gaps Should be Fixed by Next Government
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The Right of Everyone to Sexual and Reproductive Health: Challenges and Opportunities During Covid-19
Submission by Human Rights Watch to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health
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Surging Child Labor Demands Government Action
New Global Numbers Show Backsliding Even Before Covid-19 Pandemic
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Persons with Disabilities in the Context of Armed Conflict
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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UN Child Rights Body Moves to Protect Kids from Environmental Harm
Decision to Provide Authoritative Guidance to Governments is Long Overdue
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Bahrain: Stop Denying Abuse of Detained Children
Children Beaten, Pepper-Sprayed, Denied Medical Care, Threatened with Rape
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On World Environment Day, Kabwe’s Children Still Await Clean-Up
Toxic Legacy from Kabwe Mine Needs Action by Governments, Donors, Companies
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New York Governor Should Sign Bill to End Child Marriage
Cuomo Can Help US State Lead by Joining Four Others that Have Banned the Practice
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Students are Doing the Hard Work – Governments Should Too
The Pandemic has Brought to the Fore Systemic Deficiencies Affecting Children’s Education
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Safe Schools Declaration Protects Education for Millions
Africa Advances Wartime Protections for Students, Teachers, and Schools
