One in five children is growing up within range of a war zone
A KidsRights longread on what conflict really does to childhood.
KidsRights Index 2026 summarized: Children increasingly used as weapons of war and obesity reaches epidemic levels
KidsRights Index 2026 reveals a growing global child rights crisis as conflict-related sexual violence against children rises by 35% since 2024, children are increasingly targeted as part of warfare, and childhood obesity reaches epidemic proportions worldwide.
Childhood obesity becomes a global epidemic
A KidsRight longread on the childhood obesity crisis the world keeps ignoring. Because for the first time in history, more children worldwide are living with obesity than with underweight. It is a milestone that should have made front pages everywhere. It largely did not.
Apply Now! State of Youth Changemaking Funding Call for Mental Health
We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 'Changemaking Call for projects strengthening children's and youth mental health' exclusively for State of Youth Chapters fully registered in the Movement Platform. This Changemaking Call is financially supported by Kinderpostzegels. Read more to find out how you can apply!
State of Youth NL Research Report: The climate is about our future
Application results of the International Children’s Peace Prize Project Fund!
State of Youth received almost 100 applications from our Chapters globally, and after careful review by our diverse selection committee, we are proud to announce the 15 Chapters that will receive funding to implement projects tackling peace and education at the grassroots level.
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