Child Rights
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…
Landmark Child Protection Bill: Senate Approves Severe Penalties for Child Pornography
ISLAMABAD (HRNW): In a significant move to ensure the safety of children, the Senate of Pakistan has passed crucial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and the Criminal Law, introducing some of the strictest penalties in the country’s history for crimes against minors. The newly approved bill specifically targets the production and…
4-Year-Old Girl Found Tortured in Kasur; Police Launch Search for Culprits
KASUR (HRNW) – In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the region, a four-year-old girl was found severely tortured and in a semi-conscious state near the Rohi Nullah in the Mustafa Abad area of Kasur. According to police reports, the child was discovered by locals who immediately alerted the authorities. She was rushed…
RSF Abducts Children in Darfur Amid Ongoing Conflict
AL‑FASHIR, Sudan (HRNW)- Witnesses report that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have abducted at least 56 children, some as young as two months, during violent clashes in Darfur. Survivors indicate that parents were killed and children may have been forced into servitude — acts that may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Humanitarian groups…