Syria: The Boy Who Died Feeding His Cat
"Some people say we have grown accustomed to death, but that is not true."
4 Nov 15
Children
Youth Suicides Increasing in Northern Tajikistan
School psychologists seen as crucial to identifying and heading off suicide risks.
12 Oct 15
Afghans Condemn Abuse of "Dancing Boys"
Tradition deplored by civil and religious leaders is hard to eradicate.
17 Sep 15
Afghanistan's Working Children
They should be in school but family hardship forces them to spend their days earning money.
19 Aug 15
A Stolen Biscuit: Hunger in a Syrian Classroom
Hunger drives young children to extremes in besieged town of Ghouta.
18 Aug 15
Afghan Children Forced into Hard Labour
Poverty and conservative traditions keep many youngsters out of school.
3 Jun 15
Syria: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Play
Local initiative provides youngsters with educational and psychological support.
2 Jun 15
A Wartime Education in Syria
A girl’s story of trying to get through secondary school and pass government-run exams.
26 May 15
In Syria, Even Our Smiles Are Taken Away
A mother longs to answer her children’s questions and give them a home once again.
26 May 15
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