Proposed Law in Poland Threatens Children’s Rights and Curtails Non-Governmental Groups The ruling Law and Justice party in Poland has recently proposed legislation – “Protect Children, Support Parents” – that would severely limit children’s rights to education, health, and information. According to Human Rights Watch, if the bill becomes a […]
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Jordan Faces Scrutiny Over Child Rights Record
## UN child rights committee to examine Jordan‘s record on children‘s rights On Feb 27, 2018, the United Nations child rights committee began examining Jordan‘s track record on childrens’ rights for the first time since a decade. The committee’s experts will discuss on various issues ranging from barriers to basic […]
How Engaging Girls in Education Reforms Can Empower Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s government has made important strides in expanding access to education for girls. However, many girls in vulnerable situations continue to be at risk of exclusion from school. According to a report jointly released by Human Rights Watch and Purposeful, the Sierra Leone government needs to prioritize girls’ views […]
DR Congo’s Nationality Bill: A Dangerous and Discriminatory Attempt to Limit Citizenship Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament is currently reviewing a draft law that could enable authorities to discriminate against Congolese citizens on the basis of their parents’ national origin. The proposed law known as the Tshiani or “Congolity” bill, was first introduced in 2021 but was withdrawn following widespread criticism. Its […]