http://africa.oneworld.net/article/archive/516 en_GB OneWorld Africa - OneWorld Africa/English/Topics/Development/Children Books by Kids, for Kids http://us.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83706 Namibian primary school students are reading books that they authored and local artists illustrated as part of an education campaign that also provides professional development for teachers. UNICEF’s helping hand for Nepalese families living with HIV http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160487/1/516 In Nepal, many women and children live with HIV/AIDS passed on to them by their husbands and fathers. UNICEF is helping them by taking care of their treatment and arranging for education of their children. Facebook adopts new safety norms for children http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160481/1/516 The world’s second-largest social networking website has signed an agreement to incorporate safeguards to protect young users from paedophiles and cyber bullying. The site will send warning messages and remove inappropriate content to shield minors from abuse. 200 million children deprived of health care worldwide http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160468/1/516 The latest health report of international organisation Save the Children says 83% of all child deaths worldwide happen in 55 developing countries, including India. By pursuing right policies and targeting the poorest families, the governments can easily prevent these child mortalities. Burman myrskyn uhreista liki puolet lapsia http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83694 Lähes 40 prosenttia Burman myrskyssä kuolleista tai kadonneista arvioidaan olevan lapsia. Virallisten tietojen mukaan 22 000 ihmistä on kuollut ja miljoona ihmistä on menettänyt kotinsa. Rapid survey to assess hunger in Afghanistan http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160455/1/516 Afghanistan government with UN help will soon carry out a study to assess the nutritional needs of people affected by rising food prices for future interventions. The country has large numbers of stunted, underweight and wasted children, and women in reproductive age suffering from malnourishment. Help for Lesotho children just a phone call away http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160454/1/516 To provide counselling and protection services, a toll-free national Child Helpline was launched recently in Lesotho, a landlocked country in southern Africa. Last year the government and UNICEF in their joint survey had found more than 90% children suffering from various forms of violence like hunger, exploitation and rape. Terveydenhuolto ja puhdas vesi pelastaisi päivittäin 26 000 lasta http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83673 Joka vuosi lähes 10 miljoonaa lasta kuolee ennen viidettä ikävuottaan sairauksiin, jotka olisi helppo hoitaa terveydenhuollon, puhtaan veden ja koulutuksen keinoin, Pelastakaa Lasten Maailman Äidit –raportti kertoo. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/516 Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/516 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Japanin hallitus kieltänee lapsipornon hallussapidon http://fi.oneworld.net/article/view/160328/1/516 Japanin on kauan kritisoitu olevan maailman lapsipornobisneksen moottori. Kansalliset lait sallivat toistaiseksi lapsipornon hallussapidon ja hankkimisen, kunhan tarkoituksena ei ole levittää materiaalia eteenpäin. Children knock at doors of lawmakers in India http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160304/1/516 Many members of parliament in the Indian capital woke up surprised to find groups of children knocking at their doors. The children aided by NGOs submitted a charter of demand to be passed on to Indian Prime Minister, reminding them to fulfill the government’s promise of education for all. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160282/1/516 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Raaseporista tulee Suomen ensi vuoden Unicef-kaupunki http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83616 Raaseporin kaupunki on ottanut vastaan haasteen ryhtyä Suomen Unicef-kaupungiksi vuonna 2009. Myös itse Raaseporin kaupunki syntyy vasta vuodenvaihteessa, kun Tammisaari, Karjaa ja Pohja liitetään yhteen. Child rights' violation continues in Nepal http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160230/1/516 A new UN report released less than two weeks after the Maoists’ victory in the Nepal polls, says children are still being recruited by armed groups and used for political demonstrations. The report calls for enhanced legal protection of minors, in line with international standards.