(Abuja) – African governments should accelerate plans to guarantee free quality education from preschool through secondary education before 2030, Human Rights Watch said today on the African Union (AU ...

June 16 is a reminder for Africa to protect, educate, and empower its children. But still millions of children still face inequality and limited prospects. So what’s going wrong—and who's accountable?

Higher numbers of malnourished children suffering from stunting and wasting are found in poorer households in East and Southern Africa, while more overweight children live in the richest homes, a new ...

On the Day of the African Child, Nigeria reflects on the urgent need to secure quality education, proper nutrition, and safety from violence for its over 100 million children As Africa marks the Day ...

Africa is home to approximately 160 million adolescent girls aged 10 to 19, according to 2022 data by the United Nations Population Fund. They embody the continent's energy, creativity, and potential.

Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, Honorable Members of the Committee, State Party representatives, civil society organizations: Human Rights Watch ...