HAITI: Fear of the earthquake lives on Photo: Phuong Tran/IRIN children in haiti starving JACMEL, 29 January 2010 (IRIN) – Crowds in Haiti stampede out of buildings at the hint of a tremor; mothers refuse to breastfeed for fear of passing on their depression; people complain of headaches and insomnia. Mental health specialists say... Read more

BANGLADESH CHILD LABOR: Putting food on the table – at age 12 Photo: Contributor/IRIN Twelve-year-old Faruque is one of more than 7.4 million children working in Bangladesh today Twelve-year-old Faruque is one of more than 7.4 million children working in Bangladesh today DHAKA, 6 January 2010 (IRIN) – Child labour in Bangladesh... Read more

AFGHANISTAN: 2009 worst year for children – rights watchdog KABUL, 6 January 2010 (IRIN) – Armed conflict killed hundreds of children and adversely affected many others in 2009 – the deadliest year for Afghan children since 2001 – an Afghan human rights group has said. About 1,050 children died in suicide attacks, roadside... Read more