Full coverage: Children

28.02.2007 The Centre for Peace Studies sent an open letter to the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports, protesting the fact that 13-year old boy of Croatian-Liberian origin was expelled by his elementary school in Split on petition by the parents of the other students from his class. One of the reasons used to “justify” the request was that he was “Bantu”.

28.02.2007 “Novi list” daily reports that the Croatian Health Insurance Bureau decided to allocate about 13 percent higher support for annual needs for medicines to boys up to seven years of age than to girls of the same age group. According to the Bureau, the decision was based on actual data on use of medicines for 2006, which shows that boys simply use more medicines than girls.

28.02.2007 Jučer su mediji objavili kako je splitska osnovna škola Trstenik izbacila trinaestogodišnjeg dječaka liberijsko-hrvatskog podrijela, učenika četvrtog razreda, na osnovu peticije roditelja učenika njegovog razreda. U peticiji se kao razlog zahtijeva za izbacivanjem među ostalim navodi kako je dječak "bantu-crnac". Direktor škole je ovaj postupak opravdao činjenicom da dječak ne govori dobro hrvatski jezik, dok je Županijska pročelnica za prosvjetu kao obrazloženje navela činjenicu da je dječak bio puno stariji od ostalih učenika. Ovim je povodom Centar za mirovne studije (CMS) uputio otvoreno pismo Ministarstvu znanosti, obrazovanja i sporta.

27.02.2007 Kako je prenio Novi list, odlukom Hrvatskog zavoda za zdravstveno osiguranje (HZZO), dječacima mlađim od sedam godina za lijekove na godišnjoj razini pripada oko trinaest posto veći iznos nego djevojčicama iste dobi. To je pak, kako navode u HZZO, utemeljeno na realnim podacima o potrošnji lijekova u prošloj godini, prema kojima su dječaci naprosto trošili više.

26.02.2007 Un generale innalzamento dell’attenzione istituzionale circa la vulnerabilità dei minori non accompagnati, rispetto ai quali sarebbero in cantiere nuove misure di protezione e modifiche legislative rilevanti. Ma è ancora insufficiente l’attenzione all’arrivo e alla detenzione alla frontiera di moltissimi bambini, spesso assai piccoli, all’interno di nuclei familiari di richiedenti asilo. E la prassi di detenere sistematicamente i nuclei familiari con minori dopo l’arrivo non pare aver subito alcuna sensibile mitigazione. E' quanto emerge da un nuovo rapporto di Amnesty International sulla situazione dei minori migranti detenuti all'arrivo alla frontiera marittima italiana. Ad un anno esatto dal lancio della campagna 'Invisibili', Amnesty chiede che vengano emanate al più presto norme che disciplinino la materia conformemente a quando richiesto dagli standard internazionali.

20.02.2007 NEW YORK, Feb 20 (OneWorld) - UNICEF is best known for its work on behalf of children in the developing world, but its latest report turns an eye to the well-being of children in 21 wealthy nations including the United States, which ranks second to the bottom overall.

20.02.2007 Gjatë muajit shkurt dhe mars të këtij viti, organizata joqeveritare “Integra”, do të fillojë implementimin e projektit për themelimin e grupit të fëmijëve “Fëmijët ndihmojnë fëmijët”. Ky projekt do të implementohet në komunën e Prizrenit në mbështetje të organizatës “Save the Children”.

20.02.2007 The problem lies altogether with the incorrect understanding of the concept of pre-primary education. It is submitted that pre-primary education is in fact not a formal education as is commonly understood but is only a play way education. It is well known fact that the children are sent to play way schools as early as of two years of age and the same is gaining ground.

16.02.2007 The federal cabinet to increase public-private investment in the education sector from the current level of 2.6 per cent of GDP to four per cent is a good step.However, approval of this decision comes with several qualifiers.

15.02.2007 The Millennium Development Goal to achieve gender equality in education can only be met by concerted action. Stronger partnerships are needed to increase opportunities for the millions of girls and women excluded from education, but what kind?

14.02.2007 Del 26 de febrero al 2 de marzo se desarrollará un Taller de Informática Educativa para los enlaces nacionales del Programa de Informática (P3) y responsables de formación en los países centroamericanos.

14.02.2007 Mere expansion of the Indian economy will not address the issues relating to the plight of the Indian child who continues to suffer from under-nourishment, anaemia and lack of basic schooling facilities, Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen said.

13.02.2007 Qendra për Mbrojtjen e të Drejtave të Fëmijëve në Shqipëri – CRCA njoftoi me 9 Shkurt se ka publikuar studimin raportin e saj më të fundit mbi çëshjen e pjesëmarrjes së fëmijëve në vend. Kjo ëshët hera e parë në Shqipëri që një raport- studim mbulon një çështje kaq sensitive siç është pjesëmarrja e fëmijëve në procesin e vendim-marrjes. Përgatitja dhe publikimi i studimit u financua nga Olof Palme International Center dhe SIDA.

13.02.2007 NEW YORK, Feb 13 (OneWorld) - A new international plan to develop innovative and effective vaccines is raising hopes for a successful fight against deadly diseases that kill millions of children in poor countries every year.

10.02.2007 Risolidaria brinda este espacio a la Fundación Llave para difundir sus inciativas con adolescentes que quieren seguir sus estudios.

08.02.2007 The group of Union ministers has given its recommendation for foreign direct investment in higher education. According to Secretary, Higher Education, reservation rules would also be applicable in the colleges to be opened by the foreign universities. As per policies, the same rules would be applicable for foreign educational institutions as are for domestic institutions.

08.02.2007 Many Bhutanese women and children are dying still dying unnecessarily, according to a report by the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC). For infants, while pneumonia is the major killer, thousands are still dying from diarrhea. A high proportion of these deaths are in the first weeks of life. Many children are stunted or underweight or lack vital micronutrients

07.02.2007 Cinquantotto Paesi si sono impegnati ad adottare misure per porre fine alla piaga dei bambini soldato nei conflitti armati. Il documento, siglato al termine della Conferenza di due giorni dal titolo 'Liberiamo i bambini dalla guerra', promossa da Unicef e governo francese, non ha valenza giuridica ma "un forte valore politico e sociale" come ha sottolineato il ministro degli Esteri francese Philippe Douste-Blazy. Tra gli impegni sottoscritti, quello di lottare contro l'impunità, indagare e perseguire reclutatori e comandanti dei minori inseriti in gruppi armati o eserciti regolari. Per tutti questi reati non è ammessa alcuna amnistia. Il documento mette anche in evidenza come le bambine (che costituiscono il 40% del totale dei bambini soldato) siano le vittime più vulnerabili, perchè sfruttate come combattenti al fronte ma anche a fini sessuali. Tra i Paesi firmatari ci sono dieci dei dodici Paesi in cui l'Onu ha denunciato il ricorso ai bambini soldato: grandi assenti gli Stati Uniti sotto accusa per l'arruolamento di minori.

07.02.2007 Gimnazijata „Nova” i Megjunarodnata fondacija „Boris Trajkovski” i ovaa godina ke dodelat tri cetirigodisni stipendii za skoluvanje na talentirani ucenici vo ucebnata 2007/2008 godina. Tie imaat za cel da go pottiknat pozitivniot razvoj na kreativni i nadareni ucenici.

07.02.2007 The Government is for allowing 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in higher education and hinted at making reservation mandatory in the institutions to be set up by foreign universities in the country.