Child rights news nigeria

Here are some recent news articles and updates on child rights in Nigeria:

  1. Nigeria's Child Marriage Epidemic: According to a report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world, with 43% of girls married before the age of 18. (Source: UNICEF, 2020)
  2. Child Labour on the Rise: A report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Nigerian Government found that child labour has increased in Nigeria, with an estimated 15.5 million children aged 5-17 engaged in child labour. (Source: ILO, 2020)
  3. Nigeria's Child Protection System Under Strain: A report by the Nigerian Government's Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development found that the country's child protection system is under strain, with inadequate resources and infrastructure to respond to child protection cases. (Source: Nigerian Government, 2020)
  4. Child Trafficking on the Increase: The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reported a significant increase in child trafficking cases in Nigeria, with many children being trafficked for forced labour, sexual exploitation, and organ harvesting. (Source: NAPTIP, 2020)
  5. Nigeria's Education Crisis: A report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) found that Nigeria has one of the worst education crises in the world, with millions of children out of school and many more not completing primary education. (Source: UNESCO, 2020)
  6. Child Rights Advocates Call for Action: Child rights advocates in Nigeria have called for urgent action to address the country's child rights challenges, including child marriage, child labour, and child trafficking. (Source: Child Rights Advocacy Group, 2020)
  7. Nigeria's Child Protection Bill: The Nigerian Government has introduced a Child Protection Bill aimed at strengthening child protection laws and ensuring the protection of children from abuse, exploitation, and violence. (Source: Nigerian Government, 2020)
  8. Child Rights in the Niger Delta: A report by the Nigerian Government's Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs found that child rights are being violated in the Niger Delta region, with many children being exposed to violence, exploitation, and abuse. (Source: Nigerian Government, 2020)
  9. Nigeria's Child Health Crisis: A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) found that Nigeria has one of the highest rates of child mortality in the world, with many children dying from preventable causes such as malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea. (Source: WHO, 2020)
  10. Child Rights in the IDP Camps: A report by the Nigerian Government's Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development found that child rights are being violated in the country's internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, with many children being exposed to violence, exploitation, and abuse. (Source: Nigerian Government, 2020)

These are just a few examples of the many child rights issues facing Nigeria. It is essential that the government, civil society, and international organizations work together to address these challenges and ensure that all children in Nigeria have their rights respected and protected.