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‘I went to war. It was a nightmare’: how children have become ‘cannon fodder’ in DRC’s endless conflict
Driven mostly by poverty, children as young as 10 have been enlisted by the country’s militias, while NGOs try to reach and reintegrate those who escape. Despite her slight frame, Constance* ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Chef Jamie Oliver withdraws children's book after criticism from Indigenous Australians
British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children’s book from shelves, saying he was “devastated” by the offense he caused following criticism that the book stereotyped Indigenous ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous AustraliansEntertainment - ABC News - November 10 -
Gaza medical officials say 2 Israeli airstrikes killed at least 14 Palestinians, including 2 children and a woman
Gaza medical officials say 2 Israeli airstrikes killed at least 14 Palestinians, including 2 children and a womanWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Magic Story launches AI-based media platform for children to create their own adventures
Magic Story, an AI-powered media platform for kids to create adventures, has launched its customized books and subscription platform.Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
I worked in child protection for 13 years. Aboriginal families know what’s best for our children | Debra Swan
It is not enough for the NSW child protection system to claim it has good policies; we need to see those policies implemented effectively. Our fight for our children is ongoing. I’ve fought for ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skullHealth - ABC News - November 13 -
Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon
Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skullWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Celebrities need to stop writing children’s books: they’re woefully underqualified | Arwa Mahdawi
As Jamie Oliver has found out to his cost, write what you know or you could end up with a flop and an international PR disaster. Ever wondered what frivolous whims you’d indulge if you were made ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’ – This is climate breakdown
Until the 1960s it rained a lot. We ate wild game, fish, there were plenty of rivers, but since then they’ve been drying up. This is José’s story. Location São João das Missões, Brazil. ...World - The Guardian - November 15