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Refugee Children Suffering Under COVID-19 Restrictions Need Protection, Demand Youth Activists in Uganda – Guest Post
This blog post is courtesy of the 100 Million Campaign Forced to flee from war and disaster, children now living in refugee camps are feeling the impact of COVID-19 acutely, particularly on their basic rights to safety and protection. Overcrowded refugee camps are no...
Guest Blog: The State of Child Trafficking in the U.S.
As a young person, it is heartbreaking to see the state of child trafficking in the U.S. The freedom children are entitled to isn’t granted for millions of young people. Moreover, the distance we enjoy from their reality is a product of our own privileged position and...
ACTIVIST SNAPSHOT: Neeraj Murmu
Neeraj Murmu used to work in the mines, excavating mica, a shimmery mineral widely used in makeup products, technology and automotives. He engaged in a hazardous, grueling occupation to help support his family with extra income. Neeraj is from Giridih, Jharkhand and...
Child Labor and COVID-19: Youth Demand Action from Leaders
Young activists from across the world are speaking up for those who are at risk of becoming child laborers. They are asking their leaders to take action and protect children from the devastating effects the COVID-19 pandemic will have on marginalized children now and...
COVID-19: Deepening Inequalities for the World’s Most Marginalized Children – Guest Post
This blog post is courtesy of the 100 Million Campaign As the world comes to terms with the distressing news of the COVID-19 pandemic, its ripple effects shine a light on wider systemic deficiency. It is in crises like these that the causes and consequences of extreme...
World Day Against Child Labor: COVID-19 Will Increase Child Labor Globally
In times of crisis, children are often the ones who suffer the most. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Marginalized children around the world are especially at risk, as this global crisis creates many factors that will contribute to the rise in child labor....