Child Rights
UNICEF Issues Emergency Alert on Child Welfare
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) UNICEF has released a harrowing report detailing the impact of conflict-driven displacement on children. The organization is appealing for $1.2 billion in emergency funding to provide life-saving aid to over 5 million affected children. UN experts emphasized that the disruption of major trade routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, is causing…
Brutal Assault on Minor in Gaggo Mandi; Auto Workshop Apprentice Thrashed with Belts
GAGGO MANDI (HRNW): A horrific incident of child abuse has surfaced in Gaggo Mandi, where a minor boy working as an apprentice at an auto workshop was allegedly subjected to severe physical torture. Local police have initiated an investigation after the incident sparked outrage in the community. Details of the Assault: According to sources, the…
Missing 16-Year-Old Boy Recovered Safely and Reunited with Parents
KARACHI (HRNW): The Investigation Police of District Keamari has successfully recovered a 16-year-old boy who had gone missing from the Gulshan-e-Sikandarabad area. According to SSP Investigation Keamari, Masroor Ahmed Jatoi, the teenager has been handed over to his parents following his safe recovery. Case Background: SSP Masroor Ahmed Jatoi stated that the boy, identified as…
UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Rising Child Malnutrition in South Asia
New Delhi, India (HRNW)- On 6 April 2026, UNICEF issued a warning regarding increasing levels of child malnutrition across South Asia. According to the report, millions of children are suffering from inadequate nutrition, severely impacting their physical growth and cognitive development. UNICEF urged governments to scale up nutrition programs, strengthen healthcare systems, and take urgent…
Three-Year-Old Girl Abducted for Rs 5 Million Ransom Recovered in Successful Police Operation
KARACHI (HRNW): In a major breakthrough, the Karachi Police successfully recovered three-year-old Nazia from Rawalpindi after she was abducted from the Gulshan-e-Maymar area for a ransom of Rs 5 million. Following the registration of a formal case at the Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station by the child’s father, Muhammadullah, a high-level team was constituted under the supervision…
UNESCO Reports Alarming Rise in Out-of-School Children
Paris, France (HRNW)- The UNESCO 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, released on March 31, reveals that the number of children and youth out of school has risen for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million. Driven by regional crises and shrinking educational budgets, the report highlights that one in six children worldwide is now excluded…
Karachi: Missing 4-Year-Old Recovered Safely from Zoo; Reunited with Parents
KARACHI (HRNW) – In a heartening turn of events, 4-year-old Afia, who went missing from the Karachi Zoo yesterday, has been safely recovered and reunited with her family. The coordinated efforts of the Garden Police Station (District City, South Zone) and proactive social media users led to the child’s swift recovery. Background of the Incident…
Historic US Court Verdict: Meta Fined $375 Million for Failing to Protect Children
New Mexico, United States (HRNW) — In a landmark decision, a U.S. jury has ordered social media giant Meta to pay $375 million in damages for failing to protect children’s mental health and exposing them to risks of sexual exploitation. This historic verdict marks the first time a U.S. state has successfully won a case…
UNICEF: Over 1,100 Children Killed or Maimed in Ten Days of Violence
New York, United States (HRNW) — UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has described the situation for children in the Middle East as “catastrophic.” Since the current escalation began on February 28, the agency has verified that 1,100 children have been killed or injured across the region. With schools closed and hospitals damaged by “unrelenting bombardment,”…
Young Artists Honoured in Global Wildlife Art Contest
Nairobi (HRNW) — The UN Development Programme and partners including the International Fund for Animal Welfare have honoured young artists from more than 60 countries in the World Wildlife Day 2026 Youth Art Contest.The contest celebrated creativity in wildlife protection, with the theme “Recovering Species for a Sustainable Future.” Winning pieces will be exhibited at UN…