Obi hails rescue of Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren

Unicef, NUTP, academics and NGOs all in: Education Ministry goes all-hands-on-deck to tackle student safety crisis

IPOH, July 13 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is strengthening efforts to safeguard students’ mental well-...

Elder says long view of Innu history necessary for understanding today’s issues

Apitet (Ben) Andrew testified at the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System

Oyo school rescue was display of bravery by security agencies – Ooni

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said that the rescue of abducted School children and their teachers showed the gallant bravery of the nation's security agencies in ensuring the safety of the citizens. The post Oyo school rescue was display of bravery by security agencies – Ooni appeared first on Vanguard News.

Alex Unusual questions viral video of rescued Oyo schoolchildren

BBNaija star Alex questions the unusual focus of Oyo schoolchildren and teachers' first public appearance after their release, raising concerns about their safety.

World : Indonesia Proposes Global Coalition To Safeguard Children In AI Governance

JAKARTA, July 8 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has called for child protection to be one of the core principles in shaping global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, proposing an international coalition to place the best interests of children at the centre of AI development and use.

DepEd XI seeks stronger LGU partnership to boost school safety

KRISTINE CATAMORA ANGEL NONOL | DSSC Interns THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) XI has appealed for Davao City’s support to strengthen school safety programs, as part of the continuing

Mahasiswa UiTM santuni warga emas dengan sentuhan AI

SEMENYIH: Prihatin terhadap kesihatan mental warga emas, seramai 27 mahasiswa Komunikasi Antarapersonal UiTM Shah Alam menyantuni penghuni Pusat Jagaan Mahmudah menerusi program Heart2Hope: Spreading Care, Inspiring Hope, baru-baru ini. Program berkenaan memberi tumpuan kepada usaha meningkatkan kesejahteraan emosi penghuni pusat jagaan menerusi interaksi sosial, aktiviti fizikal ringan serta penggunaan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI). Inisiatif itu ... Read more The post Mahasiswa UiTM santuni warga emas dengan sentuhan AI appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

OTM salutes security operatives for rescue of 44 abducted pupils, teachers in Oyo

* Urges FG, states to tighten security around schools * Calls for improved intelligence gathering to prevent future attacks * Seeks trauma counselling, psycho-social support for victims The Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen (OTM) Nigeria and Diaspora has called on the Federal and State Governments to strengthen security around schools, improve intelligence gathering and implement sustainable [] The post OTM salutes security operatives for rescue of 44 abducted pupils, teachers in Oyo appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Concerns over therapy ferrets used to kill rats at UK’s largest children’s prison

Prison officers’ union calls for immediate end to practice at HMYOI Wetherby over fears for child and animal welfarePet ferrets kept as therapy animals at the UK’s largest children’s prison have been co-opted by managers to kill rats, resulting in a bloody incident and concerns over child and animal welfare.The unorthodox method of vermin control was waved through last month at HMYOI Wetherby in West Yorkshire following a surge in rat numbers in prison offices and grounds. Continue reading...

रौतहटमा नुहाउन गएका दुई बालकको डुबेर मृत्यु

रौतहट। रौतहटको बागमती नदीमा नुहाउन गएका दुई बालकको डुबेर मृत्यु भएको छ । आज दिउँसो बागमती नदीमा नुहाउन गएका गढीमाई नगरपालिका–१ समनपुर हरैयाका भन्टु राय यादवको आठ वर्षीय छोरा अनिकेश र सोही गाउँका सुरेश यादवका आठ वर्षीय छोरा आदित्यको डुबेर मृत्यु भएको जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय रौतहटका प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक वसन्त गौतमले जानकारी दिए। दुवै बालक नुहाउनका []

Hon. Biara Wepukhulu Visits Orphaned Landslide Survivors Under His Scholarship Program, Pledges More Support for Their Education

Hon. Biara Emmanuel Wepukhulu has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting vulnerable children by paying a courtesy visit to Yoweri Museveni Primary School in Namatala, Mbale District, where he met ten pupils sponsored under the Biara Foundation Scholarship Program. The beneficiaries, all selected from the Bulambuli resettlement camp after losing their parents in previous landslides, are [] The post Hon. Biara Wepukhulu Visits Orphaned Landslide Survivors Under His Scholarship Program, Pledges More Support for Their Education appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Kidnapping: Gov Adeleke calls for increased momentum against criminals

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has called on security agencies, particularly the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, to sustain the ongoing momentum against criminal elements following the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The governor made the appeal while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi [] Kidnapping: Gov Adeleke calls for increased momentum against criminals

Gnome Surf teaches children with special needs to surf

Gnome Surf, a nonprofit in Massachusetts, is helping children with special needs build confidence and friendships through sur -More-

CAN Hails Oyo Rescue, Says Schools Must Never Be Places of Fear

CAN celebrates freed Oyo victims, urges government to rescue other captives and restore schools as safe places for learning.

‘Give what you can’ – local charities unite under Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to launch Venezuela Earthquake Appeal

Local charity representatives from Tearfund NI, Concern Worldwide, Save the Children and British Red Cross are calling on people to support an appeal by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to raise funds to reach people affected by the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela.

MSSN Commends NELFUND, Calls for Speedy Trial of Bandits

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSN Lagos), has praised the Federal Government’s student loan initiative, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying it has helped many students remain in school despite financial challenges. The society, however, urged the government to do more by expanding scholarship and bursary programmes to support [] The post MSSN Commends NELFUND, Calls for Speedy Trial of Bandits appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

“Hope India-Indonesia ties expand to education sector”: Gandhi Seva Loka secretary

Ajay Mulani, Secretary of Gandhi Seva Loka (GSL), said the organisation's schools have helped preserve Indian values, culture and traditions in Indonesia, and expressed hope that the Prime Minister's visit would further strengthen educational cooperation between the two countries.

NSCDC boss reaffirms commitment to safe school initiative, hails rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has reaffirmed the Corps’ unwavering commitment to the Federal Government’s Safe Schools Initiative, while commending the professionalism, resilience, and effective collaboration of the Joint Security Team that successfully rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers in the Oriire The post NSCDC boss reaffirms commitment to safe school initiative, hails rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

IPR Ghana inspires Good Shepherd R/C JHS students to champion environmental sustainability

Students of Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Junior High School in Kumasi have been encouraged to become environmental champions and responsible citizens through positive communication and everyday actions during a sensitisation programme organised by the Ashanti Regional Branch of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana. The engagement introduced students to the public relations profession while raising awareness about environmental stewardship under the theme, Leading Change Through Communication.

'Very positive' - project gathers fostering experiences

The My Fostering Journey project involved listening to biological and adopted children, otherwise known as children who foster, about their experiences.

Widen mental health support for Hong Kong youth beyond high-risk cases, adviser urges

Hong Kong should broaden mental health support beyond high-risk students amid the growing impact of social media on young people, a government adviser has urged, as a prominent tycoon pledged to empower more young philanthropists to tackle the problem. Children who had not shown any of the usual signs of intense difficulty at home or school were taking their own lives, according to Dr Lam Ching-choi, a member of the city’s key decision-making Executive Council and the chairman of the Advisory...

Integrity, adaptability key to career success – Absa Chief Risk Officer tells UESD students

The Chief Risk Officer at Absa Bank Ghana, Kofi Agyarko-Kwarteng, has urged students of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) to treat their degrees as a foundation for lifelong learning, adaptability and purposeful impact. Speaking at the university’s Leadership Inspiration and Mentorship Series in Somanya, Eastern Region, Mr Agyarko-Kwarteng said advances in artificial The post Integrity, adaptability key to career success – Absa Chief Risk Officer tells UESD students appeared first on Ghanaian Times.