Child rights Activists have observed that parents are not doing enough to keep their children positive during this COVID crisis.

In commemoration of the Day of the African Child 2020, I was appointed by High Sound for Children (HSC) to take part in the digital media conference at zoom on behalf of my fellow children on 15th June, 2020.

Sarah is 14 years and already six months pregnant. She lives with her mother, a tea vendor who is out of business due to COVID 19 because she used to work at night.

The day of the African child is celebrated on the 16th of June every year. But this year celebrations have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic which paralyzed a lot of activities. But what happened at the Young Reporters media conference Webinar? Joshua puts it together.

By: Apio Joseline, 13 -Uganda Joseline together with her sister Stacy ( Twin Queens) were chosen to take part in the Young reporters media Conference held on Zoom ahead of the Day of the African Child. Apio recounts the event.

By: Achen stacy, 13 - Uganda Have you thought about what consequences the Covid-19 situation could have on your child?

Born on 3rd December 2005, 14 years old Joshua Muraya is one of the seven young reporters selected by UNICEF in Africa for the Young Reporters media Conference that took place today.

A seven years old boy has committed suicide by hanging in Nantabulirirwa, Mukono district.

Bernhard Glaser, a German-born Belgian national who has been facing charges of aggravated child trafficking has died in Luzira prison.

Children are not safe with those closest to them.

Martha is a Class seven candidate at a primary school in Wakiso district.

Civil society organizations have predicted tougher times for children from families living in poverty calling for innovative safe methods of supporting such families.