young people

March 28, 2019

Parliamentary inquiry into the scandal of ‘sent away’ children

The Children’s Society calls for the introduction of independent legal guardians who can support all separated young people, not just those who are suspected of being victims of modern slavery.
March 15, 2019

WHO urges governments to enforce bans on tobacco advertising and sponsorship

The World Health Organisation has urged governments to enforce bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship at sporting events, including when hosting or receiving broadcasts of Formula 1 and MotoGP events.
March 2, 2019

Icelandic church commits to promoting leadership of women and young people

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland has committed to ensuring that its leadership opportunities for women and young people keep pace with those in wider society.
March 2, 2019

Children's Commissioner publishes new study on gang membership

A new study from The Children’s Commissioner for England looks at children in England who are members of gangs and asks how they might be kept safe.
February 28, 2019

New report analyses armed forces recruitment marketing

Forces Watch has published a report with the public health charity Medact. It analyses the way the armed forces market their careers to adolescents and young people
February 25, 2019

UK young people let down on long-term illness, international report finds

Young people in the UK are more likely to have a poor quality of life from long-term conditions compared to counterparts in other high-income countries.
February 8, 2019

Togo and IFAD partner for improved financial services and job creation for rural people

Over 50,000 vulnerable rural households in Togo will benefit from a US$35 million project which aims to spur inclusive rural economic growth and create employment opportunities in rural areas
January 19, 2019

Child’s solitary confinement reviewed by the Court of Appeal

The UK is out of step with a growing international consensus that children should never be placed in solitary confinement.
January 14, 2019

Priory Group pleads guilty to health and safety charges on death of 14 year old

The government must review whether the Priory is fit to receive significant public expenditure for the provision of children’s specialist mental health care, says INQUEST.
January 12, 2019

Poor mental health provision 'is failing young people'

Most young people with a mental health condition do not get the treatment they need, finds Public Accounts Committee.

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