Tag: Child Rights
Raising awareness of child sex abuse in Cambodia
A low level of knowledge about sexual abuse is leaving Cambodia’s children vulnerable to harm, and a new report shows that despite sex education initiatives in recent years, a poor understanding by parents and children of what sexual abuse is, persists.
PHNOM PENH, 16 June 2014 (IRIN) - A low...
PHILIPPINES: Investigation commences on a mother falsely charged for complaining against a principal who beat her son
On April 24 this year, we reported that Mary Vic Medina, mother of a 12-year-boy who was beaten by a school principal in General Santos City, had been arraigned and tried on fabricated charges of physically abusing her son.
On April 24 this year, we reported that Mary Vic Medina,...
Dispatches: Same-Sex Penguins Threaten Singapore
And Tango Makes Three is a children’s book about two adult male penguins who hatch an egg and raise a youngster. I
And Tango Makes Three is a children’s book about two adult male penguins who hatch an egg and raise a youngster. It is based on the true story...
Govt to Start Child Labor Elimination Policy in December
RANGOON — Labor rights groups have welcomed remarks by the Minister of Labor Aye Myint, who pledged to start implementing a ban on child labor by December after Parliament passed International Labor Organization Convention 182 on Worst Forms of Child Labor into law on Wednesday.
RANGOON — Labor rights groups...
Myanmar military releases 91 child soldiers
(Reuters) - Myanmar's military released 91 children and young people from military service on Friday, the United Nations said as it encouraged the army to speed up demobilization to ensure it has no under-age soldiers in its ranks.
(Reuters) - Myanmar's military released 91 children and young people from military...
BURMA/MYANMAR: Child worker tortured by employers, police make no arrests
In December 2013, Ma Htet Htet started working in the actress Thiri Ko Ko Naing’s house in Yangon for 25,000 kyats ($25 USD) per month. During her time in the house, she suffered numerous instances of torture.
In December 2013, Ma Htet Htet started working in the actress Thiri Ko...
Thailand: Migrant Children Locked Up | Thousands Held in Immigration Detention
Thailand holds thousands of migrant children in detention each year, causing them physical and emotional harm, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
Thailand holds thousands of migrant children in detention each year, causing them physical and emotional harm, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today....
Vietnam Rights Still Obstacle to TPP Membership
Vietnam is still facing challenges in its bid to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), despite optimism following 10 days of multi-national trade talks in Hanoi.
Tra Mi
September 11, 2014 6:14 PM
Vietnam is still facing challenges in its bid to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), despite optimism following 10 days of...
A century of suppressing student activism
The suppression of student activism begun during the British colonial period endures in Myanmar. Since the start of this year, students have been repeatedly warned against participating in political activities and are resisting pressure to prevent them calling their campus organisations "unions".
The suppression of student activism begun during the...
Maternal health handbook saves lives in Vietnam
NGUYEN Thi Minh will be always grateful for a little pink handbook she was given by her commune health station when she became pregnant again.
Chi Lan
Ho Chi Minh
Thursday, September 25, 2014
NGUYEN Thi Minh will be always grateful for a little pink handbook she was given by her commune health...
