Tag: #ChildRights
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NAPTIP RESCUES 26 TRAFFICKED CHILDREN FROM ORPHANAGE IN BENUE, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS SYNDICATE
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued at least 26 trafficked children from an orphanage in Benue State linked to a large-scale child trafficking, sale, and illegal adoption syndicate. The operation was confirmed in a statement by NAPTIP Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye. Among those arrested is a 60-year-old man,…
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LAGOS, UNICEF PARTNER TO MAKE EVERY CHILD COUNT WITH UNIVERSAL BIRTH REGISTRATION
UNICEF and the Lagos State Government are teaming up to ensure every child in Lagos is registered at birth—the first crucial step to protecting their rights and unlocking access to healthcare, education, and social services. At a recent Multi-Sectoral Stakeholders’ Dialogue, UNICEF’s Chief Celine Lafoucriere hailed Lagos for its impressive 94% under-five birth registration, the…
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UNICEF TRAINS 60+ NORTHWEST JOURNALISTS ON ETHICAL CHILD RIGHTS REPORTING
Ethical reporting is key to protecting children’s dignity and fostering peace in Nigeria. UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Information held a two-day training in Kano to equip over 60 journalists with skills for responsible child-focused reporting. Rahama Farah emphasized avoiding sensationalism, safeguarding vulnerable children, and building media credibility as vital for community trust and…
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IOM AND MISSION 89 LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SPORTS
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has teamed up with Mission 89 to launch “The Line We Don’t Cross,” a global campaign tackling the growing problem of child trafficking disguised as sports opportunities. IOM’s Ugochi Daniels stresses, “No child should be trafficked under the guise of sport.” The campaign exposes how traffickers prey on young…
