This week, #Virginia became the first southern state to #EndChildMarriage ! Axios broke #ChildMarriage in #VA and the U.S. down by the numbers: buff.ly/4aS4l01

#EndChildMarriage VA #EndChildMarriage USA #18NoExceptions #12Down38ToGo

In December, Human Rights Watch found Israel using starvation of Gaza as a weapon of war, a war crime. This week, we detail its deadly consequences: infants, toddlers, & school-aged kids dying from malnutrition, dehydration, & other starvation-related complications. hrw.org/news/2024/04/0….

The director of Kamal Adwan hospital’s pediatrics unit told Human Rights Watch on April 4 that 26 children, and a 73-year-old man, had died after experiencing starvation-related complications in his hospital alone. hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

IHL prohibits starvation as a weapon GermanForeignOffice

Ten years after Boko Haram abducted over 200 schoolgirls in Nigeria, children are still at risk.

For many children across northern Nigeria, the pursuit of an education means facing the constant threat of abduction or kidnapping. bit.ly/3VZq8il

#Nigeria : 10yrs after #BokoHaram abducted 276 Chibok schoolgirls, over 90 remain unaccounted for & more than 1600 children have since been abducted or kidnapped as the government’s plans to make schools safe continue to fall short. hrw.org/news/2024/04/1… Human Rights Watch

#Myanmar is forcibly recruiting Rohingya into its military and forcing them to fight. Over 1000 abducted, including children as young as 15. New Human Rights Watch research:
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In Japan, new reforms could help thousands of children move from institutions to family-based care. My colleague Bede Sheppard explains:
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Children in Gaza have been dying from starvation-related complications since the Israeli government began using starvation as a weapon of war, a war crime. New from Human Rights Watch:
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Great news! Last night #Virginia became the 12th US state to ban all child marriage. 7,876 children as young as 12 married in Virginia between 2000 and 2021. Congrats to Unchained At Last and other advocates for this important victory.
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In Dec, Human Rights Watch found Israel is using starvation as a weapon of war—a war crime. Today, we detail—based on accounts from doctors & parents—its deadly consequences: famine & kids dying from malnutrition & dehydration. Sanctions & arms embargo on Israel needed. hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

Countries' failure to pay UN dues means less scrutiny of abuses against children, from Tigray's conflict to escalating violence in Ecuador, the impact of hijab rules in Indonesia, detention in Iraq, & barriers to education in Pakistan. Bede Sheppard: hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

Governments that fail to pay their UN dues are helping child rights abusers evade scrutiny. Due to lack of funds, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has had to cancel upcoming meetings. Bede Sheppard explains the impact. hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

Wonderful to see the UN's Human Rights Council recognize the rights of intersex persons. To learn more about this issue, see Human Rights Watch's report with interACT: hrw.org/news/2017/07/2…

Lana Abdelrahman, a 9-year-old girl from Gaza, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on October 31, 2023.

The attack, which killed at least 106 civilians, including 54 children, is an apparent war crime. bit.ly/4aGoYfz

At least 14,500 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since October 7, according to a new update from the Governmental Media Office. Thousands more children are missing under the rubble of destroyed buildings, most of whom are presumed dead.

At the inaugural ECOWAS INVESTMENT FORUM #EIF in Lome, Togo, one thing is apparent- with the right set of investments, partnerships and trade in ECOWAS, we can quickly alleviate poverty and prepare our youth to be leaders in governance, and innovation.

One of Israel's deadliest airstrikes since October 7 killed 54 children in an apparent war crime. Human Rights Watch investigation.

The Albuquerque NM school system routinely blocks students' internet searches, including queries about suicide prevention, same-sex marriage, the term 'latina,' and even the Human Rights Watch website. Read about the WIRED investigation:
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Breaking: new Human Rights Watch report documents another apparent Israeli war crime—Oct 31 strike on central Gaza apartment building killing 106+ civilians, including 54 kids, many playing football. No evidence of military target—making strike unlawfully indiscriminate hrw.org/news/2024/04/0…

Despite big jump in child labor violations, many red states are pushing to weaken child labor laws

Indiana has repealed all work-hour restrictions for 16-yr-olds. Before, they couldn’t work past 10 pm

Florida lets home-schooled kids work overnight shifts
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