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Modern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepens
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Modern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepensNews

Modern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepens

Modern slavery continues to rise at an alarming rate, with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimating that 50 million people globally were trapped in forced…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024 Full article
A challenging future for children in a changing world
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A challenging future for children in a changing worldNews

A challenging future for children in a changing world

The future of childhood could face significant upheaval unless urgent measures are implemented to address global challenges, UNICEF warned in its The State of the…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 20, 2024 Full article
New global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer future
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New global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer futureClimateNews

New global push to merge climate and violence prevention policies for a safer future

In an effort to address two major crises simultaneously, researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the London School of Hygiene and…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024 Full article
Pollution tied to childrenโ€™s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs
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Pollution tied to childrenโ€™s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungsScience

Pollution tied to childrenโ€™s cognitive challenges as risks extend beyond the lungs

Growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution may affect more than childrenโ€™s physical health - it could be impacting their ability to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 3, 2024 Full article
Nearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEF
Nearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEFClimate

Nearly half a billion children endure increasingly extreme heat, warns UNICEF

A new UNICEF analysis has revealed that one in five children worldwide - approximately 466 million - now live in regions experiencing at least twice…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 3, 2024 Full article
We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals
We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animalsScience

We’re not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals

By SWPS University Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children's attitudes towards animals. It makes…
SourceSourceJuly 15, 2024 Full article
Climate change widening Asiaโ€™s education gap
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Climate change widening Asiaโ€™s education gap

By Ranjit Devraj, SciDev.Net As temperatures in Indiaโ€™s national capital region hovered above a scorching 47 degrees Celsius in mid-May, authorities ordered the closure of…
SourceSourceJune 11, 2024 Full article
Extreme heat associated with childrenโ€™s asthma hospital visits
Extreme heat associated with childrenโ€™s asthma hospital visitsClimate

Extreme heat associated with childrenโ€™s asthma hospital visits

By American Thoracic Society Daytime heat waves were significantly associated with 19 percent higher odds of childrenโ€™s asthma hospital visits. For children seeking care at…
SourceSourceMay 20, 2024 Full article