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Spiritual school in Pune shut over alleged abuse, 47 taken to child-care homes
Times of India – World
· India
A spiritual education center in Alandi has been closed amidst serious allegations of misconduct involving minor girls and breaches of child protection laws. Au…
Spain: digital technology to combat gender-based violence
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Spain has introduced strict measures to combat violence against women. But there is still a high number of femicides. One digital art project is raising locals…
Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children find joy and inclusion in mochi-making
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Corporate volunteers from Hong Kong’s Chinachem Group joined children with special educational needs for a mochi-making workshop held ahead of Chinese New Year…
TISS Guwahati: Spy cam in girls’ hostel bathroom causes furore
Times of India – World
· India
A hidden camera was discovered in a girls' hostel bathroom at TISS Guwahati. A student found the device concealed in a soap packet. Police have seized the came…
Kinship carers in England to be given financial support in government pilot
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Charities hail ‘groundbreaking’ scheme for grandparents and others who take full parental responsibility for a childGrandparents who step in to provide full-ti…
Mumsnet campaign demands ban on social media for under-16s
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Resembling cigarette packet warnings, the ads highlight dangers and urge people to email MPs Mumsnet has launched a campaign to introduce a ban on social media…
Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Amid relief that changes will avoid significant disruption for families, there are fears some children will not benefitParents of children with special needs s…
‘The anxieties just lift’: why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople
The Guardian – World
· Europe
With construction overwhelmingly male, Refuge says tradeswomen help survivors of abuse feel saferOne of the main challenges in maintaining the 64 homes for dom…
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Spiritual school in Pune shut over alleged abuse, 47 taken to child-care homes
Source: Times of India – World
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- AMC and women's officials shut down spiritual institute in Pune.
- Closure followed officials' findings of non-compliance.
- Authorities targeted institutions violating welfare norms.
- Action aims to ensure safety and legal compliance.
Spain: digital technology to combat gender-based violence
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Spain faces ongoing femicide despite strict anti-violence laws; Artrededor app maps murder locations with graphic details to raise awareness.
- Project creators aim to educate communities about nearby femicides, emphasizing prevention through awareness and shared stories.
- Spain leads EU in gender-based violence laws but struggles with ineffective protective measures and delayed police responses.
- AI research analyzes victims’ voices to detect abuse early, showing 80% accuracy, though wider use requires more funding.
Zimbabwean child waste-pickers work ‘hazardous’ jobs to help their families
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Children as young as six in Zimbabwe scavenge scrap metal for resale, despite child labor laws banning under-16s from work.
- Scrap collection supports families but exposes children to health risks, with traders underpaying young pickers.
- Zimbabwe’s scrap market grows due to global demand, driving more children into hazardous, informal labor.
- Child labor remains widespread globally, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the heaviest burden, including Zimbabwe.
School turned into shelter for families displaced in southern Lebanon
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- School in Sidon serves as shelter for displaced families in southern Lebanon.
- Over 30,000 people have sought refuge since hostilities escalated.
- Displacement linked to Israeli air strikes in the region.
- Escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah worsens humanitarian crisis.
Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children find joy and inclusion in mochi-making
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Chinachem Group volunteers joined children with special needs in a mochi-making workshop for Chinese New Year.
- Workshop partnered with charity TREATS to create traditional festive food.
- TREATS benefits from Operation Santa Claus, a joint fundraising campaign by SCMP and RTHK.
- Amy Wu highlighted Chinachem’s commitment to community giving through the event.
TISS Guwahati: Spy cam in girls’ hostel bathroom causes furore
Source: Times of India – World
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- Student found hidden camera in soap packet at girls’ hostel bathroom in Guwahati.
- Camera was concealed inside a soap package in a hostel facility.
- Discovery occurred at Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
- Incident highlights potential privacy concerns in institutional settings.
Kinship carers in England to be given financial support in government pilot
Source: The Guardian – World
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- **Government pilot** offers financial support (£170–£299/week) to kinship carers (grandparents, etc.) in seven UK areas, matching foster care rates and exempting from means-testing.
- **Charities praise** the scheme as groundbreaking, noting it could transform lives by reducing poverty and supporting over 132,000 children in kinship care.
- **Trial expands** to seven councils (e.g., London, Bolton, Newcastle) over three years, with calls to make it universal to address carers’ financial struggles.
- **Kinship care** is cheaper and linked to better child outcomes, but current support is minimal; campaigners urge systemic reform to prevent carers from poverty.
Mumsnet campaign demands ban on social media for under-16s
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Mumsnet launches campaign with cigarette-style health warnings, urging a social media ban for under-16s to curb mental health risks.
- Ads link excessive social media use to self-harm, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidal behavior, calling for MPs to act.
- Government pledges to curb under-16 access but avoids a total ban, citing need for balanced enforcement.
- Experts stress regulation, data sharing, and parental guidance to protect youth mental health amid algorithmic risks.
Parents of children with Send give changes in England a mixed response
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Parents are relieved the overhaul avoids disruption but fear ongoing struggles for support, especially for children with complex needs.
- The plan shifts EHCPs to individual support plans from 2030, limiting school choices and appeal options for some children.
- Critics argue mainstream inclusion isn’t proven, and existing EHCP rights should be protected until evidence shows improvements.
- Families with complex needs support retaining EHCPs but demand legally secure protections against potential criteria changes.
‘The anxieties just lift’: why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Refuge faces challenges with male-dominated construction crews, causing distress for abuse survivors; female contractors help create safer environments.
- UK tradeswomen grew 41% since 2006 (4% of workforce), with West Midlands having highest female representation.
- Construction apprenticeships for women rose 73% (2019–2022), aiding charities like Refuge in shifting to female labor.
- Refuge partners with TaskHer to source female tradeswomen, aiming to expand beyond London while addressing gender barriers in the industry.
How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Source: BBC News – World
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- Nisha and her sister faced marriage proposals from strangers at football practice, defying family and cultural pressures to marry young.
- Child marriage remains widespread in Rajasthan, with 25% of Indian women married before legal age, often due to poverty and tradition.
- Football for Freedom empowers girls through sport, helping them resist marriage and pursue education or careers.
- Legal reforms aim to combat child marriage, but enforcement remains weak, with only 1,050 reported cases in 2021.
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