How minors are recruited into drug trafficking networks in Belgium
Across Belgian cities, and especially around the Port of Antwerp, children as young as thirteen can be found carrying drugs, standing guard for gangs, or risking their lives in ports at night. Most of them should be in school, yet their days and nights are consumed by criminal work. Many are beaten for mistakes by […]
The systematic abuse of children in the French Catholic Church
Between 1950 and 2020, at least 216,000 children in France were sexually abused by priests and members of religious orders. These crimes show how abuse was enabled by silence, cover-ups, and a culture that protected the institution rather than children. In response, France has begun reforms and created independent bodies such as the CRR and […]
Refugee children and worsening inequality in Jordan
Since 1948, Jordan has hosted successive waves of refugees, most recently Syrians and Palestinians fleeing ongoing conflicts. Early aid provided urgent shelter and support, but the long-term presence of large refugee populations has strained resources and deepened inequalities. Refugee children face poverty, malnutrition, barriers to education and healthcare, and legal restrictions that hinder their protection. […]
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