Israel's starvation of Gaza will affect babies born there for the rest of their lives. Dr Ahmed Alfarra, Director of Maternity and Paediatrics at Nasser Hospital, reports premature births increased from 20% to 60-70% since October 2023. 👉 Demand action: ow.ly/qNAJ50WuLsK

"Gaza: airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation. They are expensive, inefficient and can even kill starving civilians. It is a distraction and screensmoke. A manmade hunger can only be addressed by political will. Lift the siege, open the gates and guarantee safe

Fuel shortage in Gaza is catastrophic for children. Fuel must be consistently allowed into Gaza, in sufficient quantities to sustain life-saving operations.

Young people in their 20s recall watching footage of beheadings, death and gore online from as young as 10 - and not a lot has changed. ⬇️“The longer it goes on, the more you have a generation growing up where encountering this content is normal.” independent.ie/news/i-was-tra…

Children are starving. People are starving. Medical and humanitarian workers are collapsing while trying to save lives. LET THE AID IN. To support the work of UNRWA visit: donate.unrwa.org/int/en/general…

Children living in direct provision are the only group to see zero increase in supports through successive budgets. Without the means to tackle the increased cost of living, these children are more likely to get pulled into poverty. Read our joint letter irishtimes.com/opinion/letter…

My latest, from the Israel-Gaza border, where I listened in as tour groups came to view the ruins of Gaza. irishtimes.com/world/middle-e…

VPN use surges in UK as new online safety rules kick in ft.com/content/356674… via @ft

“The real urgency [is] that every hour that the appropriate safeguards are missing is an hour, a day that children active on these platforms are at risk of harm from all the issues that the #OnlineSafety Code is meant to protect them from." irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

INHOPE member Hotline.ie published its Annual Report 2024, revealing a 32% rise in illegal content — including a 166% surge in self-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Read how our Irish member is responding: ow.ly/xili50WtVJS #hotline #report #childsafety

In Studio Presenting Drivetime RTE with Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon & Greg Swenson on US #tarriffs, Una Kelly on A Damp & Overcrowded Dublin Flat Complex & #KerryGAA’s 🏆Heroic Homecoming- Join me RTÉ Radio 1 4.30pm

Coming up on Drivetime RTE this afternoon, Una Kelly focuses on the issue of overcrowding and the impact this is having on children and families. Tune in live to hear more from our Chief Executive Tanya Ward: rte.ie/radio/radio1/d… #EndChildPoverty #BreakTheCycle #Budget2026

‼️Ireland's Online Safety Code formally shifts legal responsibility onto tech companies to protect children online. Sean Murray Irish Examiner takes a closer look at what this means for children, parents, & digital platforms. ⬇️irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

Our Head of Education & Innovation, Philip Arneill was delighted to join Matt Cooper on The Last Word, Today FM 💛 alongside Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator, Children's Rights Alliance to discuss Part B of Ireland's #OnlineSafetyCode, which came into effect last week. 🎧 Listen back from

Big Tech’s self-regulation era is over. IIH CEO Mick Moran explains why stronger rules are needed to protect children online. Watch the full panel hosted by Children's Rights Alliance with ISPCC, To Zero . Webwise #ChildSafety#DSA youtube.com/watch?v=sxoU_N…

🌍Newly published European Commission Article 28 DSA Guidelines for Minors help online platforms ensure high levels of privacy, safety and security for children. Failure to implement Guidelines could result in fines 📑 Guidelines: bit.ly/45MnbF9 #OnlineSafety #DSA

Children living in direct provision are the only group to see no increase in support. This is despite provisions being made in the last two budgets. Listen to the voices of women affected & Doras CEO John Lannon on This Week RTÉ 📻bit.ly/4mCZuWt

Big News! 📣 End Child Poverty Week 2025 takes place 8 -12 Sept! Focusing on key thematic areas including early years, education, food poverty and child welfare and alternative care. ℹ️Info: bit.ly/4ovWWuR ➡️Register: bit.ly/4m9oZ1A #EndChildPovertyWeek

💥 Back for the fourth #EndChildPovertyWeek! 3️⃣ x in-person events 1️⃣ x online event 🤝 The second National Child Poverty & Well-being Summit And a major spotlight on the impacts of child poverty and what needs to happen in #Budget2026 Book your place today ⤵️

The Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley T.D today announced the launch of Bia Blasta (Delicious Food), the pre-school nutrition programme, to provide daily lunches for pre-school children in disadvantaged areas.