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Jan

Pope Francis urges safeguarding of child migrants

Joe CHILD RIGHTS No Comments

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Thursday called for the protection of vulnerable child migrants, particularly those who undertake long and dangerous journeys alone. “Young migrants, especially when unaccompanied, are especially defenceless. Let everyone offer them a helping hand,” Francis tweeted. More and more children are crossing borders …

14

Jan

12-year-old girl commits suicide while streaming live on facebook

Joe CHILD ABUSE, FOREIGN NEWS, Right to life No Comments

12-year-old Katelyn Nicole Davis of Cedartown in northern Georgia, USA broadcasted live her suicide on social media. The video showed the teenager hanging herself on a tree in front of their house after saying goodbye to her loved ones, and expressed how sorry she felt for taking such decision. The young girl said that she had been physically and sexually …

13

Jan

15-year-old run-away bride served a legal notice to resume sexual duties with her husband

Joe CHILD MARRIAGE, FOREIGN NEWS No Comments

A 15-year-old schoolgirl in India, who returned home after being forced to marry a man more than double her age, has been served a legal notice reminding her of her “conjugal duties”. The police say they can’t take action without a complaint, as child marriage is not automatically illegal. She has gone to child rights activists for …

13

Jan

17-year-old girl kidnapped, gang-raped and murdered in Kebbi State

Joe Violence against women and girls No Comments

A 17-year-old girl, Zarau was on her way to her sister’s house in Kimba village, Jega council area of Kebbi State when a four-man gang of criminals led by one Aliyu Sarkin Mata accosted her. They kidnapped, raped her repeatedly and later strangled her to death. Her lifeless body was found in a bush three days after she was declared missing. It was …

12

Jan

Baby born with male and female genitals and four legs

Joe FOREIGN NEWS, Right to life No Comments

New parents were left stunned as their sixth baby was born with a set of male and female genitals – and an extra pair of legs. The healthy yet-to-be-named child, weighing just under 6lbs, was delivered naturally at a government-run hospital in India. The baby’s parents were left in a state of complete panic and confusion when they saw their …

11

Jan

Boko Haram: Mothers, children forced into prostitution to survive

Joe Right of women and girls No Comments

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has said that women and their children in the Lake Chad Basin, have been forced into prostitution, in order to make ends meet. ICRC stated this on Thursday, while explaining how the Boko Haram insurgency has driven millions from their homes and left families starving. Over 2.4million have been displaced …

10

Jan

Abandoned baby found by the roadside at Lagos-Abeokuta express way

Joe Right to life No Comments

A baby which was reportedly abandoned by its mother at the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway recently, has been picked up by some well meaning Nigerians. According to a Facebook user identified as Emmanuel Jolly, who shared the story on his Facebook page, the baby was found by the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, on the morning of January 7. The mother was nowhere …

09

Jan

Small girl rides huge allegator at children’s birthday party

Joe FOREIGN NEWS, Right to life No Comments

This is the horrifying moment a young girl rides an 8ft ALLIGATOR. The small child sits on top of the giant reptile called Bubba as it walks around a room in front of onlookers. It is not clear where the video was filmed, but reports suggest the stunt came during a session designed to promote conservation through education. In the clip, the girl sits …

09

Jan

Tips to keep your children safe as the new school year kicks off

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As the new school year kicks off, it brings with it much preparation, new uniforms, stationary and sports gear,etc. It is important you take time to prepare your child on how to stay safe when heading to and from school? It’s important to share safety tips with your children and to encourage them to use them every day. Here are a few tips worth sharing …

09

Jan

Pope Francis asks parents to teach their children the faith by example

Joe CHILD UPBRINGING No Comments

Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament of Baptism, the gift of faith, for their child, they have a responsibility to guard it and to help it deepen. The faith is to believe what is the Truth, he said Jan. 8. God the Father who sent His Son, and the Spirit who …

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