Where adults wage war, children inherit the ruins. From Gaza to Ukraine and beyond, this article explores the harrowing toll armed conflict takes on children, shattered limbs, lost lives, stolen futures. Drawing on UN data, eyewitness accounts, and international law, it calls for urgent, child-centred interventions before trauma hardens into history. Childhood should never be collateral damage.
Tag Archives: Child rights
Too Young To Be A Criminal?
This blog post explores the dilemma of how society should address cases where children become perpetrators of alarming crimes. It discusses different perspectives on the Age of Criminal Responsibility (ACR), examining arguments for both lowering and raising the ACR, as well as alternative approaches such as restorative justice practices and education/prevention programs. The post emphasises the importance of finding a balance between accountability and rehabilitation for young offenders while creating a fair and just system.
Breaking News – ‘Child Pornography’ Is Illegal
This article discusses the age of consent and the legal implications of possessing indecent images of individuals under 18 in the United Kingdom. It emphasises the need to protect children from exploitation and highlights the importance of education and support in the digital age where such images can easily circulate and cause harm.
Nightingale Rights Initiative 