Children

Congress is in session and they are rushing to get through all the debates and bills before the session closes.  Washington, DC is buzzing the debate om tax cuts for the rich.  However the real debate should be on funding for millions of vulnerable children. Every year some 1.45 million children who have an intellectual […]

For most people today, December 10, 2010, will come and go just like any other day. Most will rise and the morning and go to work or school as normal. However today is not just any normal day, but international Human Rights Day. Since 1945 the United Nations founding the protection and preservation of Human […]

The issue of child slavery is nothing new; it has been making headlines for some time now. In general as a society we have become more open and aware of the issues, and if you ask someone do they know about modern slavery. However while the statistics following child slavery are shocking, not enough is […]

We live in a fast paced world that few find a way to escape from, including teens, However its not about escape, but coping, and learning to deal with the stress of everyday life.  There is no one that this is not important for than children and teens, but often they are the most overlooked. […]

Recently there was a lot of blow-up and anger at Amazon.com over the sales of “The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure,” an electronic book written and published by Phillip R. Greaves (various news). The book itself was unimaginable in the eyes of anyone who cares about the welfare of children and seeking their protection […]

In 1988, the UN General Assembly expressed deep concern at the pandemic proportions of the AIDS virus, and noting that the World Health Organization (WHO) had declared 1 December 1988 World AIDS Day, the General Assembly thus drafted resolution 43/15. According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.3 million people living with HIV.  Since the […]

Tis’ the season of giving and there are so many endless ways that you can help a child in need. Therefore here is a few ideas to get you started and help make a child’s life better this holiday. Why not pick a few off the list to do this holiday season, pick one even […]

The use of child soldiers continues to be a plague on our global society, as thousands of children continue to be recruited into armed conflict by both government forces and armed rebel groups in spite global efforts to combat the continued use of children.  UNICEF estimates there are some 300,000 child soldiers globally, while Human Rights, with […]

According to the World Health Organization’s (WHO), World Health Report, released on November 22, 2010 there are some 1 billion people globally who are unable to pay for health care, while another 100 million placed in situations of poverty as a direct result of health care expenditures.  The report stated that both wealthy and impoverished […]

Yesterday American’s filled their plates with the barrage of Turkey Day delights and their homes with friends and family.  Today with  bellies full the Christmas Shopping season has officially begun as Black Friday consumed the shoppers across the country.  Its the American way to look for a deal and a bargain, but does your bargain […]

Today citizens and residents of the United States set forth to spend the day amongst family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving.  The day is one where we are able to escape the ciaos that has become our everyday lives and take a moment to gather around tables covered in bountiful food and partake in traditions […]

I have written a number of previous post on the issue of child pornography, including virtual child porn, and I have often debated and questioned the links between child porn and child sex trafficking. Regardless of any data I am unquestionably moved to see an end to both and do see a link between the […]