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Children's rights

Constitutional rights for children: An urgent call for early childhood development in South Africa

South Africa

Constitutional rights for children: An urgent call for early childhood development in South Africa

By Nobukhosi Zulu-Taruza, Tess Peacock, Nurina Ally, Cameron McConnachie, Daniel Peter Al-Naddaf and Mmatsetshweu Ruby Motaung

Focus on education system, says outgoing Children's Commissioner Christina Nomdo

South Africa

Focus on education system, says outgoing Children's Commissioner Christina Nomdo

By Suné Payne

As SA marks 30 years of democracy, it must prioritise safety of its children – its greatest resource, Unicef urges

Maverick Citizen

As SA marks 30 years of democracy, it must prioritise safety of its children – its greatest resource, Unicef urges

By Takudzwa Pongweni

KZN social development department tried to ‘cushion’ NPO budgets in previous years, now it’s cutting funding

South Africa

KZN social development department tried to ‘cushion’ NPO budgets in previous years, now it’s cutting funding

By Naledi Sikhakhane

We need more than just incarceration to stem the tide of gender-based violence

South Africa

We need more than just incarceration to stem the tide of gender-based violence

By Zukiswa Pikoli

SA children’s advocates call for Gaza ceasefire — ‘we side with the children not the guns’

South Africa

SA children’s advocates call for Gaza ceasefire — ‘we side with the children not the guns’

By Mark Heywood

UN General Comment provides a normative framework for climate justice for South Africa’s children

South Africa

UN General Comment provides a normative framework for climate justice for South Africa’s children

By Faranaaz Veriava

Toxic brew — how to crack the destructive legacy of Bantu Education

South Africa

Toxic brew — how to crack the destructive legacy of Bantu Education

By Bishop Peter Lee

Baby X – the kindness of strangers can help to set South Africa free

Maverick Citizen

Baby X – the kindness of strangers can help to set South Africa free

By Mark Heywood

A call to action – it’s time to talk about child and adolescent mental health

Maverick Citizen

A call to action – it’s time to talk about child and adolescent mental health

By Lori Lake

From stigma to empathy — the power of loving relationships in supporting children’s mental health

South Africa

From stigma to empathy — the power of loving relationships in supporting children’s mental health

By Linda Richter

Civil society must ensure government meets obligation to ensure no child goes hungry

South Africa

Civil society must ensure government meets obligation to ensure no child goes hungry

By Zukiswa Pikoli