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Child sex abuse ‘trivialized’ in Madagascar tourist hotspots

In Madagascar, child sex abuse is “widespread and tolerated” in tourist hotspots, UN-appointed rights experts said on Thursday.

In Madagascar, child sex abuse is “widespread and tolerated” in tourist hotspots, UN-appointed rights experts said on Thursday.

The Committee on the Rights of the Child this afternoon held its thirteenth informal meeting with States, discussing the Committee’s backlog in

GENEVA (28 January 2022) — The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) will hold its upcoming session from 31 January to 11 February, during which it will review Madagascar and the Netherlands.

Download logoThe UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) will hold its upcoming session from 31 January to 11 February, during which it will review Madagascar and

Download logo The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) will hold its upcoming session from 31 January to 11 February, during which it will review Madagascar and the Netherlands. The two countries are among the 196 States parties to the Child Rights Convention and its Optional Protocols. They are required to undergo regular reviews by the Committee of 18 independent international experts on how […]

GENEVA (28 January 2022) – The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) will hold its upcoming session from 31 January to 11 February, during which it will

The International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled that Pakistan must make an effective review and reconsideration of the conviction and death sentence of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav and grant him consular access, in a victory for India in the high-profile case. Jadhav, 49, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by the Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism after a closed trial in April 2017. His sentencing evoked a sharp reaction in India.

GENEVA (19 November 2021) – Children born as a result of rape committed in armed conflict must be given better help and support, while women who survive sexual violence require comprehensive protection by the State, two UN committees urged in a joint statement on Friday.