Intersecting child protection, abuse and exploitation through creative expression
In West Africa, musicians like Falz and Angelique Kidjo have used song to critique child marriage and gender-based violence, blending rhythm with rights-based messaging.
By Ray M Langa
Jul. 20, 2025
Child protection crisis endures: Unicef
Unicef said poverty, social norms and weak enforcement sustained the crisis, with 64% of children enduring violent discipline and birth registration stagnating at 51%.
By Gracious Daniel
Apr. 28, 2025
Protecting our children and youths: The case for a national positive parenting strategy in Zim
The incident was captured on video and subsequently went viral on social media.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Oct. 22, 2024
Sweden pledges US$6m to fight child abuse
Asa Pehrson said the support falls under the United Nations’ Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef)’s 2022-2026 country programming.
By Lorraine Muromo
May. 17, 2023
Sexual abuse: What parents can do to keep kids safe
Statistics revealed last month by Women Affairs Minister Sithembiso Nyoni show that 58% of all rape cases reported in the country between January and September 2022, involved children.
By Learnmore Nyoni
Jan. 14, 2023
Premium
Government to freeze civil service jobs
News
By Staff Reporter and Bloomberg News
Sep. 14, 2025