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More than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Other families have been unlawfully compelled to be case-managed without consent, watchdog findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our b…
Please don’t rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge
The Guardian – World
· Europe
It is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that partEtiquette, manners and consid…
'Little fat black shirt': Bengaluru cafe faces heat over 'body-shaming' customer
Times of India – World
· India
A Bengaluru customer was upset by a cafe's bill description. The receipt identified him as "Little Fat Black Shirt" instead of his name. Subko cafe has apologi…
Minors living alone on Ceuta's streets at risk of abuse
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Several thousand unaccompanied minors have gathered in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Africa. Illness and abuse are rife, and the authoritie…
Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A man in central China has completed more than 200 trips to remote mountain villages in a year, visiting elderly parents on behalf of their children who work a…
Matilda in pieces: what one mother’s suicide reveals about the carers broken by the system
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Parent-carers of disabled children are exposed to chronic levels of extreme stress and often reach crisis point before help is available – then they face a ‘fi…
Social services face hard questions over missed red flags in boy’s starvation death
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The fate of a five-year-old boy starved to death by his mother, who had a history of drug abuse, could have been different had social workers noticed he was “j…
‘Farewell, hero’: Chinese volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A volunteer from southwestern China tragically died of exhaustion after giving up his holiday to join flood relief efforts in Guangxi.
Dang Xinrui, 29, was emp…
Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was not supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence, review finds
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Interim report not able to draw ‘nexus’ between matters referred to child protection and circumstances leading to five-year-old’s alleged murder•Warning: This …
Chinese teenager lies to parents about holiday to secretly help flood victims in Guangxi
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A teenager from eastern China told his parents he was going on holiday, but secretly travelled with a friend to a flood-stricken region to join relief efforts.…
2026 Operation Santa Claus applicants seek long-term change, not ‘quick fixes’
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Charities applying for this year’s round of funding from Operation Santa Claus (OSC) aim to tackle the root causes of Hong Kong’s problems and create a lasting…
US: Newark mayor orders curfew after Delaney Hall protests
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
The authorities have faced days of protest by pro-immigrant groups at the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey, with the center's residents reportedly o…
Hong Kong charity calls for foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ease backlog
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Hundreds of vulnerable children in Hong Kong are waiting for temporary homes, a local charity has said, urging more households from diverse backgrounds to step…
Ukrainian children held in Russia: militarized, 'reeducated'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
A Ukrainian initiative to repatriate abducted Ukrainian children reports that at least 20,000 girls and boys are being held by Russian families and authorities…
Evacuees from flooded remote Indigenous areas in NT housed in compound likened to ‘a prison camp’
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Exclusive: Residents must sign in and out at a security gate, and vehicles and bags are routinely searchedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest update…
Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Analysis finds 53 workplace harassment allegations against 30 lawmakers amid wave of resignations in CongressFifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harass…
About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Trawler set off from Bangladesh and reportedly capsized due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowdingAbout 250 people are missing after a boat carrying Rohin…
Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Charities suggest ‘gendered understanding’ of crime means services often fail to recognise girls and young women as victimsAn increasing number of girls are be…
Over 1.1 million Lebanese have fled their homes due to fighting in the south of the country and Israeli bombing of Beirut's suburbs. DW met a family struggling…
Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has promised to allow more children from low-income families to enjoy after-school care on campus by further expanding a gove…
Chinese mum leaves son, 6, in hotel room for more than 2 weeks; staff act as carers
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A six-year-old boy in central China was left alone in a hotel for more than two weeks, touching hotel workers who stepped in to care for him like family.
Accor…
Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Figures show 42% of callers to Refuge identify former partner as abuser, but only 12% of adults recognise this possibilityThe risk posed to women by ex-partner…
China mum, inspired by son’s heroic death, has handcrafted shoe pads for soldiers for 20 years
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A Chinese mother has handcrafted more than 1,000 pairs of shoe pads for new army recruits in memory of her soldier son who died rescuing his comrade two decade…
China woman lives in nursing home, pays US$30 rent by providing companionship to residents
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A young Chinese woman lives in a nursing home and pays just 200 yuan (US$30) in rent a month in exchange for offering companionship to the elderly.
The life ch…
‘Be careful or I’ll kill your family’: China mini-dramas featuring kids raise concerns
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Miniseries in China starring children have sparked controversy for their content becoming “adultified,” as critics say the trend will harm the psychological he…
New First Nations-led organisation to target hidden ‘scourge’ of family violence
The Guardian – World
· Europe
National peak body will work with community-controlled organisations to address rates of violence against Indigenous women and girlsGet our breaking news email…
Mr Motivator urges government to treat ’bed poverty’ as a national crisis
The Guardian – World
· Europe
As Iran war threatens to exacerbate living costs, children’s beds have become ‘like a luxury item’, says Barnardo’sMr Motivator is lobbying the government to t…
Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Survey suggests companies willing to hire care-experienced young people but few have changed recruitment processesThousands of young people leaving care in Eng…
Refugee in Hong Kong could win global award. So why does she have mixed feelings?
South China Morning Post – World
· China
When Uzma Naveed discovered she was a finalist for a global award in Paris, it should have been the proudest moment of her life. Instead, she met the news with…
Southeast Asia’s scam compound survivors suffer in stigma and silence
South China Morning Post – World
· China
For many of those rescued from Southeast Asia’s scam compounds, escape is not the end of the ordeal.
They leave behind the locked gates, surveillance and viole…
At the Impact Academy in Cairo, girls from socially disadvantaged backgrounds learn to box. In a society marked by prejudice and violence against women, they w…
‘She didn’t want me to hug her’: carer of enslaved woman describes her recovery
The Guardian – World
· Europe
Foster carer dismayed at time it took to help woman, who is having therapy, attending college and growing her hairWhen she finally arrived in a safe place afte…
Tai Po fire: Hong Kong Red Cross raises HK$530 million for affected residents
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$530 million (US$67.8 million) to provide emergency and long-term support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire,…
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More than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds
Source: The Guardian – World
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- NSW ombudsman found 37% of prenatal reports closed without caseworker allocation due to resource shortages, risking high-risk children.
- Families were unlawfully compelled into case management without consent, violating legal rights to voluntary engagement.
- Aboriginal children are overrepresented in prenatal risk alerts, with biased tools perpetuating cycles of child protection involvement.
- DCJ revised practices to prioritize consent and support, reviewing systems with Aboriginal communities to address systemic flaws.
Please don’t rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Kanazawa fire department advises against repositioning paramedics’ shoes during emergencies to avoid delays in patient transport.
- Shifting shoes may disrupt stretcher bearers’ coordination, risking patient safety or oxygen mask dislodgement.
- Firefighters demonstrate precise shoe placement in a viral video, highlighting 30-second delays caused by unnecessary adjustments.
- Public reactions mix gratitude for the advice, with some suggesting prioritizing emergencies over etiquette in critical moments.
'Little fat black shirt': Bengaluru cafe faces heat over 'body-shaming' customer
Source: Times of India – World
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- Bengaluru customer upset over Subko café bill lacking their name.
- Receipt showed an unusual description instead of customer details.
- Customer criticized café for billing error and poor service.
- Incident highlights potential staff mistake or system glitch.
Minors living alone on Ceuta's streets at risk of abuse
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Over 3,000 unaccompanied minors face overcrowding, poor hygiene, and lack of basic services in Ceuta, with authorities overwhelmed by the crisis.
- Sexual assaults and health risks rise as migrants, including children, struggle with inadequate care and safety, prompting urgent calls for aid.
- Spanish officials demand central government support, while regions like Vox-controlled areas resist accepting migrants, complicating solutions.
- Many minors refuse to return to Africa, citing hopes for better education and futures, despite dire conditions in Ceuta.
Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- China reported 118 million elderly living alone after children migrated for work (2020).
- Tian Rui, 39, makes >200 annual trips to remote villages, visiting elderly parents for absent children working abroad or in cities.
- He delivers essentials like medicine, food, and birthday cakes to elderly parents, even reaching clients in Bolivia (17,000km away).
- Rural elderly often seek companionship over material support, longing to feel connected to their children despite improved living standards.
Matilda in pieces: what one mother’s suicide reveals about the carers broken by the system
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Parent-carers of disabled children face chronic stress and systemic neglect, often reaching crisis before support arrives, as seen in Matilda Davis’s tragic case.
- Matilda struggled with her son’s disabilities, financial strain, and marital issues, feeling “completely broken” days before her suicide.
- Social care failures, including delayed assessments and inadequate support, left Matilda trapped in a “relentless” crisis despite reported risks.
- Experts warn her death was preventable, urging real reforms to address carer burnout and systemic neglect, not just rhetoric.
Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- A fire led to the eviction of 300+ residents from Spin Time, a squatted building in Rome, amid claims of politically motivated clearance.
- Homeless residents now live on the pavement, supported by volunteers, with children and vulnerable individuals facing harsh conditions.
- The city’s failed bid to buy the building, rejected by owners citing safety concerns, has stalled housing solutions for residents.
- Activists demand housing as a right, facing political opposition and Vatican oversight, as the building’s future remains uncertain.
Social services face hard questions over missed red flags in boy’s starvation death
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- A 5-year-old boy died from starvation linked to his mother’s drug abuse history, highlighting potential flaws in social welfare assessments.
- Social workers failed to notice his severe malnutrition, leading to a transfer to another agency before his death.
- Judge criticized assessment tools for missing red flags, citing the boy’s “skin and bones” condition as a warning sign.
- Mother sentenced to 22 years for manslaughter and child cruelty after his death in September 2022.
Gaza father opens play center to restore childhood amid Israeli attacks
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Palestinian father opens Gaza indoor play center to restore childhood amid Israeli attacks.
- Provides free entry for families unable to afford costs, offering respite from conflict.
- Aims to create normalcy for children enduring near-daily violence and trauma.
- Initiative highlights community resilience and hope amid ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza’s growing orphan crises
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Children in Gaza ran a marathon to highlight the growing orphan crisis caused by the war.
- Organized by the International Networking for Humanitarian, the event aimed to raise awareness of children losing parents.
- The marathon underscored challenges faced by orphaned children, including lack of support and resources.
- Participants called for increased community and international aid to address the crisis.
After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Safiya lost her husband and two children to bandit attacks in 2023, forcing her to flee to Jibia and rebuild her life through sewing.
- Bandit violence has displaced thousands in northwest Nigeria, disrupting livelihoods and creating long-term instability.
- UNDP’s vocational training helped Safiya and others start handbag businesses, offering income but exposing them to new risks like kidnappings.
- Economic survival remains fragile due to material costs, security threats, and ongoing violence, complicating efforts to return home.
‘Farewell, hero’: Chinese volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Dang Xinrui, 29, died from exhaustion after abandoning holiday plans to aid flood relief in Guangxi, where typhoon rains caused severe flooding and 39 deaths.
- His team trekked six hours to deliver supplies to isolated Zhenlong town, but Dang collapsed during the return journey after experiencing dizziness.
- Severe flooding and landslides disrupted infrastructure in Hengzhou, isolating Zhenlong and cutting off essential services like power and communication.
- Dang’s final message to his father expressed hope to return to work soon, reflecting his dedication despite the perilous conditions.
Kumanjayi Little Baby’s mother was not supported to protect her children while escaping domestic violence, review finds
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Interim report failed to link child protection referrals to Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death, citing inadequate risk assessments and delayed responses to domestic violence.
- System relied on subjective risk judgments, leading to underestimation of threats, leaving the mother isolated in protecting her children.
- Review highlighted systemic flaws, including lack of DFV-informed risk assessments and inconsistent safety evaluations by child protection staff.
- Recommendations include improved training and reforms, but advocates warn changes could weaken Indigenous child placement principles.
Chinese teenager lies to parents about holiday to secretly help flood victims in Guangxi
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Shanghai student Wu Yulun used pocket money to buy relief supplies for flood victims in Guangxi.
- He secretly traveled 13 hours to Hengzhou, a flood-hit area, to assist volunteers after typhoon rains killed 39 people.
- Wu lied to his parents, claiming he was visiting Wuxi, to avoid worrying them.
- He joined a volunteer group to help move supplies, abandoning his planned graduation trip.
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Mohammad Saad lost his son, home, and bookstore during Israel’s Gaza war.
- He built a roadside library from books salvaged from his home’s rubble.
- The library aims to preserve knowledge and provide community access.
- Al Jazeera English reported the story, highlighting his resilience.
2026 Operation Santa Claus applicants seek long-term change, not ‘quick fixes’
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- OSC received 102 funding applications by June 10, reflecting a shift toward complex, systemic projects over quick-fix charity.
- This year’s focus areas include poverty, health, and inclusivity, with many proposals targeting Hong Kong’s working poor.
- Applicants emphasize long-term solutions to help working poor achieve financial self-sufficiency despite full-time employment.
- Rachel Chow highlights a cultural shift from immediate aid to sustainable, deep-intervention projects in charity efforts.
US: Newark mayor orders curfew after Delaney Hall protests
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article:
• The Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey has faced protests from pro-immigrant groups over living conditions, with residents reportedly on a hunger strike.
• Newark Mayor Ras Baraka imposed a nightly curfew around the facility due to ongoing demonstrations and violence, citing concerns for public safety.
• Governor Mikie Sherrill denied entry to the center after trying to visit with state lawmakers, while the Department of Homeland Security accused politicians of spreading "smears" against ICE.
• The protests have escalated into violent clashes between protesters and police, with Governor Sherrill urging peaceful protesters to focus on improving conditions for detainees and their families rather than perpetuating violence.
Hong Kong charity calls for foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ease backlog
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article:
• 222 vulnerable children in Hong Kong are waiting for temporary homes due to a shortage of foster placements.
• Mother's Choice, a local charity, is urging people from diverse backgrounds (single, married, same-sex) to step forward as carers.
• The charity's Project Bridge program aims to expand its pool of carers beyond traditional family structures, recognizing that fostering should be open to all.
• Despite an increase in registered foster families, the average waiting time for children has risen to 1.95 months, highlighting the ongoing need for more temporary homes.
Ukrainian children held in Russia: militarized, 'reeducated'
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article:
• At least 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russian families and authorities, with some estimates suggesting the true number is much higher.
• The repatriation process is complex due to a lack of access to Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory, but organizations like Bring Kids Back UA are working to track down and bring back abducted children through mediation or organized repatriation efforts.
• Russian authorities have been accused of violating international law by forcibly transferring Ukrainian children and arranging for them to be placed in long-term care with Russian families and facilities, while also subjecting them to ideological indoctrination and brainwashing.
• Ukraine's prosecutor general's office has filed separate charges against Russia for promoting military service to children, exposing children to military and "patriotic" education, and assimilating Ukrainian children into Russian culture through education and paramilitary youth movements.
Evacuees from flooded remote Indigenous areas in NT housed in compound likened to ‘a prison camp’
Source: The Guardian – World
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Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article:
• Hundreds of Indigenous Australians from remote communities in the Northern Territory have been forced to evacuate their homes due to record flooding and have been housed behind temporary fences at a student accommodation facility.
• Evacuees must sign in and out at security gates, vehicles and bags are searched, and women's bags are checked by men, leading to feelings of detention-like conditions and loss of freedom.
• Several Aboriginal organizations, including the Northern Land Council, have been excluded from the emergency response and blocked from entering evacuation centers without permission, leading to concerns about cultural appropriateness and community support.
• Evacuees are still being charged rent despite government assurances that payments would be frozen, and regular rent payments are being deducted from their accounts, causing further stress and trauma.
Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds
Source: The Guardian – World
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Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article:
• 53 workplace sexual harassment allegations have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades, according to a study by the National Women's Defense League (NWDL).
• Most of the accused lawmakers have since left office, but nine continue to hold seats, and 77% of allegations involve members of legislative staff, with most cases being men harassing women.
• The problem is bipartisan, with 60% of allegations made against Republicans and 40% against Democrats, and only a third of victims ever go public with their accounts, suggesting the actual number of instances of harassment may be higher.
• The study's findings have sparked calls for reform and policy changes to address workplace sexual harassment in Congress, including efforts to strengthen ethics committee investigations and protect survivors.
About 250 missing after boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsizes in Andaman Sea
Source: The Guardian – World
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Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article:
• A trawler carrying Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea due to heavy winds, rough seas, and overcrowding, leaving about 250 people missing.
• The boat was traveling from Bangladesh to Malaysia when it sank, with over 280 people on board. Nine survivors were rescued by the Bangladesh Coast Guard four days after the incident.
• The tragedy highlights the risks faced by Rohingya refugees who flee persecution in Myanmar or overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh and attempt to reach neighboring countries by sea.
• The UNHCR and International Organization for Migration are calling for increased funding for life-saving assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and support for Bangladeshi host communities, citing the devastating human cost of protracted displacement.
Rise in number of girls being identified as victims in county lines exploitation, data shows
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Girls and young women now make up 22% of county lines cases (up from 15% in 2024), highlighting under-recognition as victims due to gendered assumptions.
- Government reports 2,740 county lines closed in 2025, with £34m investment, though experts stress more action is needed to address exploitation.
- Experts warn girls are often groomed via 'boyfriend models' on social media, with overlapping vulnerabilities like mental health and care issues exacerbating risks.
- Mental health support and early intervention are critical to break exploitation cycles, as trauma and poor outcomes persist without proper aftercare.
Displaced in Lebanon: 'Lives turned upside down'
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- Over 1.1 million Lebanese displaced due to fighting and Israeli bombings, seeking shelter in makeshift camps like Azarieh.
- Fatme and her family live in cramped, unsafe conditions with limited privacy and communal resources.
- Conflict expands into central Beirut, with Israel targeting areas beyond Hezbollah zones and planning a buffer zone.
- International calls for territorial integrity fail to ease locals’ fears, as violence continues and safety remains elusive.
Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Hong Kong leader John Lee expands after-school care for low-income children, citing family feedback and poverty alleviation goals.
- Scheme improves family harmony, academic performance, and social life, with support from educators and social workers.
- Government plans to widen coverage and incentivize schools via subsidies to benefit more families.
- Lee emphasizes resource optimization and targeted poverty relief without specifying expansion timelines.
Chinese mum leaves son, 6, in hotel room for more than 2 weeks; staff act as carers
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- A six-year-old boy, nicknamed Chengcheng, was abandoned in a Zhengzhou hotel for over two weeks after his mother left without contact info.
- Hotel cleaners cared for him like family, with Chengcheng often seeking comfort and expressing longing for his mother.
- He asked a smart speaker if it had parents, saying, “I want my mum to come back,” highlighting his emotional distress.
- The cleaner’s tearful care and Chengcheng’s vulnerability sparked widespread public sympathy and concern.
Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows
Source: The Guardian – World
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- 42% of Refuge callers name ex-partners as abusers, but only 12% of UK adults recognize this risk, highlighting public underestimation of post-separation abuse.
- Post-separation abuse, criminalized in 2023, involves stalking, geolocation, and threats, as seen in Sasha’s case, with abusers often weaponizing children.
- Abusers exploit family courts to manipulate schedules, isolate victims, and control them, often dismissed as “historical survivors” by agencies.
- Experts urge mandatory training for police and judiciary to address post-separation abuse risks, which remain under-recognized and under-resourced.
Lebanese family launches mobile aid initiative for displaced
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Lebanese family in Beirut launches mobile aid initiative to support displaced individuals.
- Initiative addresses needs of those affected by ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
- Mobile approach enables flexible and accessible aid distribution.
- Effort highlights community-driven response to humanitarian crisis.
China mum, inspired by son’s heroic death, has handcrafted shoe pads for soldiers for 20 years
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Chinese mother crafts over 1,000 shoe pads for recruits to honor her son, killed rescuing a comrade in Tibet in 2005.
- Her son, Gu Nu, died during a patrol mission, prompting her to create memorials for soldiers he mentored.
- She visits soldiers regularly, cares for their children, and shares stories of her late son’s patrol hardships.
- Nicknamed “shoe pad mum,” she continues his legacy through handmade gifts and emotional support for troops.
Meet the children left without parents under El Salvador’s emergency decree
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- El Salvador's four-year state of emergency has led to over 90,000 arrests, displacing 60,000–100,000 children, many orphaned or separated from caregivers.
- Children face severe psychological trauma, with anxiety, fear of authorities, and disrupted education due to parental detentions.
- Proponents credit the emergency for reducing gang violence, but critics argue it violates human rights, with mass trials and indefinite detentions.
- The country’s 1.7% incarceration rate (highest globally) disproportionately impacts youth, exacerbating poverty and mental health crises.
Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Source: BBC News – World
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- Joy Kalekye, a Kenyan woman, was filmed without consent by a Russian man in Nairobi, part of a global trend of non-consensual video recording and sharing.
- Authorities in Kenya and Ghana seek to arrest the man, identified as Vladislav Liulkov, who monetized videos of women approached without their consent.
- Victim-blaming and harmful gender stereotypes persist, shifting focus from the perpetrator to women’s behavior, discouraging reporting.
- Social media users reshared videos, driving views, while some creators faced backlash for exposing women without consent, though not all videos were removed.
‘He will call me Mama’: The Gaza ‘grandmother’ raising an orphaned baby
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Maha al-Rubaie, 56, became "Mama" to Hamza, an orphan whose family was killed in Gaza’s 2024 bombing, after raising his father as a child.
- A 2025 bombing killed Diana (Hamza’s mother) and Omar, days after Diana’s pregnancy was confirmed, with Hamza born on the same day as their deaths.
- Hamza faces severe medical needs due to oxygen deprivation at birth, but Gaza’s collapsed healthcare system limits his access to treatment.
- Maha endures sleepless nights, exhaustion, and lung strain from cooking, while caring for Hamza amid overcrowded, unsafe living conditions.
China woman lives in nursing home, pays US$30 rent by providing companionship to residents
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- 25-year-old Zhang Jin lives in Suzhou nursing home for 200 yuan/month, offering companionship to elderly.
- Scheme helps young people reduce work pressure while tackling China’s aging population.
- Volunteers must be under 35, have no Suzhou property, and hold full-time jobs.
- Nursing home offers 200–300 yuan/month rent, 10x cheaper than market rate.
‘Be careful or I’ll kill your family’: China mini-dramas featuring kids raise concerns
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Controversial Chinese miniseries feature children in adult roles, risking psychological harm due to "toxic" scripts.
- A five-year-old girl portrays a stock investor, claiming to earn 2 billion yuan in profits.
- A nine-year-old boy is dressed and acted like an adult, interacting with adult women.
- One series drew 290,000 viewers; both series remain unnamed in the report.
New First Nations-led organisation to target hidden ‘scourge’ of family violence
Source: The Guardian – World
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- **New national body** "Our Ways Strong Together" launches to tackle violence against Indigenous women, collaborating with community-controlled orgs.
- **Higher risk statistics**: Indigenous women 7x more likely to be killed and 27x more hospitalized from violence, part of Closing the Gap targets.
- **Holistic approach**: Focuses on improving data, policy integration, and systemic responses through cross-sector collaboration.
- **Government funding**: $218.3m allocated to support the plan, aiming to halve family violence rates by 2031.
Mr Motivator urges government to treat ’bed poverty’ as a national crisis
Source: The Guardian – World
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- **Bed poverty surge**: Barnardo’s reports 40% rise in furniture demand, with beds becoming "luxury items" as cost-of-living pressures worsen.
- **Call to action**: Mr Motivator urges government to address bed poverty as a crisis, linking it to health, learning, and emotional issues.
- **Government measures**: Removal of two-child limit on universal credit and expanded free school meals aim to reduce child poverty.
- **Education impact**: Schools face challenges with students sleeping poorly, affecting learning, while charities like Mr Motivator’s Bed Bank seek solutions.
Displaced families shelter in tents in Beirut amid Israeli strikes
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Displaced families in Beirut shelter in tents amid rain, facing difficult conditions.
- Residents report limited aid and uncertainty about returning home.
- Al Jazeera English reports on the crisis, highlighting ongoing challenges.
- Israeli strikes have displaced families, forcing them to seek shelter.
Thousands of care leavers in England ‘locked out’ of work as firms slow to adapt
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Employers claim to hire care-experienced youth but rarely adjust recruitment processes, leaving them underrepresented in jobs.
- 40% of care-experienced 19–21-year-olds are Neet, three times higher than peers, with UK Neet rates at a decade high.
- Govt pledges £1bn youth employment scheme, subsidies, and wage reforms to tackle youth unemployment.
- Drive Forward urges employers to adapt hiring practices, sharing a toolkit and partnering with 40+ companies to support care leavers.
‘I count their breaths’: A homeless mother protects her children in Delhi
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- Abida Begum lives in a slum under a flyover, surviving on scraps and charity, facing harassment, poverty, and lack of basic amenities.
- Her two children died in a car crash caused by drunk drivers, leaving her traumatized and homeless.
- She remains on the same pavement, unable to move, enduring despair and fear for her surviving children’s safety.
- Systemic neglect forces homeless families to endure harsh conditions, with no legal protection or shelter options.
Refugee in Hong Kong could win global award. So why does she have mixed feelings?
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Uzma Naveed, a Pakistani refugee in Hong Kong, is a finalist for the Women Changing the World Awards’ “national impact” category in Paris.
- She advocates for refugee empathy in Hong Kong, having fled there in 2015 with her family.
- Her Hong Kong status bars her from leaving, despite the award’s global recognition.
- She feels conflicted, proud of her impact yet unable to attend the event due to immigration restrictions.
‘It helps us survive’: Poverty forces children into mine work in DR Congo
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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- **Landslide kills 70 children** at Rubaya mine, part of the world’s coltan supply, amid ongoing instability and mining risks.
- **Child labor persists** in DRC’s mines despite laws banning it, with children like Mishiki Nshokano forced to work due to poverty.
- **Weak enforcement** and conflict in North Kivu leave miners, including children, vulnerable to exploitation and deadly accidents.
- **Global calls for accountability** urge companies to ensure ethical practices in DRC’s mineral trade, amid ongoing humanitarian crises.
Southeast Asia’s scam compound survivors suffer in stigma and silence
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Survivors return home with trauma, injuries, and stigma from forced scams, facing reintegration challenges without adequate support services.
- Struggling to explain their experiences to families and communities leads to isolation and disconnection.
- Stigma and trauma hinder their ability to rebuild relationships, exacerbating mental health struggles.
- Lack of community understanding and support services deepens their social exclusion and emotional distress.
Girls in Egypt box against violence and prejudice
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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- **Impact Academy** in Cairo trains disadvantaged girls in boxing to combat gender-based violence and early marriage, fostering confidence and self-defense.
- Founder **Sally Hassona** provides holistic support, combining boxing with education, mental health, and STEM opportunities to empower girls beyond sport.
- Girls like **Salma** and **Hana** gain self-esteem, education, and skills, while the academy addresses taboo topics like menstruation and sexual harassment.
- Funded by the **Canada Fund**, the academy aims to expand with a new building, promoting gender equality and long-term societal change.
‘She didn’t want me to hug her’: carer of enslaved woman describes her recovery
Source: The Guardian – World
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- Victim rescued after 25 years of abuse, enduring Dickensian conditions, including starvation, forced labor, and physical violence. Foster carer criticized lengthy delay in justice.
- Foster carer provided emotional and physical support, helping her regain health, overcome trauma, and rebuild trust through patience and care.
- Victim remains terrified of abuser, calling her 'the witch,' and demands justice. Carer urges systemic review to prevent others from suffering similar neglect.
- Victim now attends college, travels, and grows her hair, symbolizing her reclaiming life. Carer aims to provide a fulfilling life she missed during abuse.
Tai Po fire: Hong Kong Red Cross raises HK$530 million for affected residents
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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- Charity ends donation drive after 3+ months post-Wang Fuk Court blaze, which killed 168 and displaced 5,000.
- Pledges to allocate ≤5% of funds to administrative costs.
- CEO Bonnie So Yuen-han announces retirement after decades at the NGO.
- States city is in “early recovery” phase, signaling reduced aid needs.
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