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Parents 3 years ago

Child protection commission to investigate viral video of paper-eating toddler

A viral video showing a toddler eating paper has spurred an investigation by the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI). The video, which gained traction in the news on Tuesday, shows a young boy tearing up pieces of paper and eating them while two adults comment on the strangeness of the situation.

Science & Tech 4 years ago

Apple defends child protection features over privacy concerns

Apple on Friday defended new child protection features that would check images uploaded to its cloud storage and on its messaging platform, rejecting concerns the updates pose threats to privacy.

National 5 years ago

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Jokowi issues provisions on chemical castration for child rapists

The new government regulation offers further guidelines for handing down chemical castration as a punishment for convicted sex offenders of minors.

National 5 years ago

KPAI condemns threats against students participating in Job Creation Law protests

“A child’s right to an education must still be fulfilled by regional administrations […] in accordance with the Constitution.”

National 5 years ago

Protecting women, children 'essential aspect' of virus response, minister says

According to the ministry’s Women and Child Protection Database (SIMFONI), nearly 4,000 cases of violence against women and children were reported from the beginning of January to July 17.

World 5 years ago

South Korea raises age of consent from 13 to 16

South Korea has raised the age of consent for sex to 16 from 13 as it seeks to strengthen protection for minors following accusations the existing law on sex crimes was too weak.

National 5 years ago

'Sperm in pool' child protection commissioner accepts sacking, grudgingly

During a teleconference on Tuesday, Sitti claimed that the agency's decision to recommend her dismissal was made in violation of procedure, saying she should have first been given an administrative sanction and a letter of reprimand.

National 5 years ago

Jokowi fires child protection commissioner who made 'pregnant from swimming pools' claim

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has signed a decree on the immediate dismissal of Indonesian Child Protection Commission member Sitti Hikmawaty following her scientifically inaccurate claim that “strong sperm” could impregnate women in swimming pools.

Opinion 5 years ago

Are children forgotten in the response to the pandemic?

To date, 195 countries have partially or fully closed schools, which reduces their capacity to learn and increases risk of child abuse and other safety issues.

National 6 years ago

Minor found after being kidnapped, raped for almost four years

Cianjur Police chief Adj. Sr. Coms. Juang Andi Priyanto said it took almost four years for the police to track down the suspect as he moved around a lot and made it difficult for the police to find him.

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Child protection commission to investigate viral video of paper-eating toddler

Apple defends child protection features over privacy concerns

PREMIUM Jokowi issues provisions on chemical castration for child rapists

KPAI condemns threats against students participating in Job Creation Law protests

Protecting women, children 'essential aspect' of virus response, minister says

South Korea raises age of consent from 13 to 16

'Sperm in pool' child protection commissioner accepts sacking, grudgingly

Jokowi fires child protection commissioner who made 'pregnant from swimming pools' claim

Are children forgotten in the response to the pandemic?

Minor found after being kidnapped, raped for almost four years

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Jokowi issues provisions on chemical castration for child rapists