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9 Jan

Child Recruitment by Armed Groups in Yemen

Yemen's conflict has created a humanitarian crisis, with children suffering the most. Armed groups like the Houthis, Al-Qaeda, government forces, and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) systematically recruit children, subjecting them to violence, exploitation, and lasting trauma. This report, by Global Human Rights Defence and Together We Rise Foundation, highlights these violations, explores protection challenges, and offers recommendations to protect Yemen’s vulnerable children and end their exploitation.

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1 Sep

Digital Sex Crimes: The example of South Korea

The rapid development of digital technology has led to new forms of sexual abuse and exploitation, disproportionately affecting women and minors. Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OSEA) includes harmful behaviors like online grooming, live-streamed sexual abuse, and image-based sexual abuse. This report explores international legal frameworks, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child, Budapest Convention, and Lanzarote Convention, and focuses on South Korea's struggle with digital sex crimes. It also examines systemic shortcomings, public perceptions, and suggestions for improving victim care and strengthening legal frameworks.

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29 Aug

Exploring the Mental Health of Children in Nepal: Status of Mental Health and Services Offered

Globally, 10 to 20 percent of children and adolescents experience mental disorders, with many developing issues by age 14, and in Nepal, where 40 percent of the population is under 18, the risk is significant. This report seeks to assess the current state of children's mental health in Nepal, identify potential causes, and highlight gaps in service provision, aiming to improve the treatment and support for affected children and adolescents.

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30 Jul

Beyond Survival: Ensuring Mental Well-Being for Yazidi Refugee Children

The Yazidi community in Iraq has endured atrocities since 2014, particularly affecting children who have endured abduction, enslavement, and trauma from witnessing violence. Despite international protections like the UNCRC, mental health support for Yazidi refugee children is critically inadequate, with many suffering from PTSD and other conditions in poorly resourced camps. This report highlights the need for improved mental health services and proposes actionable improvements to support the psychological well-being of Yazidi children from a human rights perspective.

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30 Jul

Highlighting the Impacts of Castes on Children’s Access to Education in India

Education is a fundamental human right, yet around 711 million people globally remain illiterate, with India having the largest illiterate population at 287 million. While India's literacy rate reached 77.7%percent in 2022, the caste system continues to create significant disparities in educational access, particularly affecting lower-caste children. Despite some efforts to address this inequality, challenges remain, and the discrimination faced by Dalits contributes to higher dropout rates and limits opportunities for social mobility.

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10 Jun

Balancing Freedom of Religion and Sexual Education in the Americas

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IAtCHR) and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) balance the rights of religion and sexual education in the Americas, ensuring non-discrimination, access to […]

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6 Jun

Across the Border: The Humanitarian Crisis of North Korean Asylum Seekers in China

The forced repatriation of around 60 North Korean asylum seekers by China in April 2024 has raised serious international concerns, as these individuals face severe risks such as torture, forced labour, and execution upon their return to North Korea. China's policy of repatriating North Korean refugees, despite international human rights obligations, leaves an estimated 10,000 to 300,000 refugees in hiding at risk. The report examines the socio-political, legal, and humanitarian aspects of this crisis, calling for international intervention to protect vulnerable asylum seekers.

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29 Mar

Monthly Report Pakistan

The March Monthly Report provides a comprehensive overview of human rights developments in Pakistan, focusing on women’s rights, children’s rights, and religious and gender minorities’ rights. It aims to promote […]

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1 Feb

Monthly Report Pakistan

This report provides an in-depth analysis of significant events in Pakistan in February, focusing on the rights of vulnerable groups and minorities, including women, children, and religious and gender minorities. […]

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12 Dec

Monthly Report Pakistan

This monthly report provides an overview of human rights violations in November 2022, focusing on minorities and marginalized groups in Pakistan. It covers Pakistan’s history, political structure, significant violations, children’s […]

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