Uganda

Demographic Data

  • Total Population: 37.78 million
  • Population under 15 years: 48%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 59 years
  • Human Development Index: 163 out of 188
  • World Bank Status: Low income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence (age 15-49): 7.3%
  • Mean Household Composition: 4.9 persons
  • Female-Headed Households: 29.5%
  • Early Marriage (% of children married by 18 years): 40%

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP HDR 2015, DHS 2011

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RT,

RT reports UNICEF criticized German government for providing insufficient housing and education for child refugees.

Salifu M. Touray – The Daily Observer – AllAfrica.com,

A child protection awareness forum was held in the Lower River Region of Gambia to help promote positive discipline in every day parenting.

Hannah Richardson - BBC,

This article from BBC reports that late family interventions are forcing children into care.

IndiaToday,

Article from IndiaToday reports West Bengal plans to determine the number of street children living within the state.

Bridget Mananavire - DailyNews,

Article from DailyNews reporting that there are 4,701 children living on the streets of Zimbabwe’s major cities.

Rory Truell - The Guardian Social Care Network,

Article from The Guardian’s Social Care Network recognizing World Social Work Day and the needs of vulnerable children in Zambia.

Dabanga,

Article from Dabanga reports officials have expressed concern over the growing number of homeless children in Darfur. 

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services - Arizona Daily Star,

Article from Tuscon.com reporting that federal judge has thrown out challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act.

Marjan Mohammadzadeh, Hamidin Awang, Hayati Kadir Shahar, Suriani Ismail – Community Mental Health Journal,

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of depression, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem among institutional Malaysian adolescents.

World Vision International,

World Vision International is in search of a Child Protection Manager to support World Vision Lao PDR’s strategic goal to bring change in the lives of children in Laos, particularly to ensure that children are protected and participate in development programs.