What is the current landscape of child trafficking in Asia? Child trafficking in Asia remains a profound challenge, one that truly demands our urgent and collective attention. We observe that ...

When a father in Tajikistan accused his 15-year-old son of stealing cash -- the equivalent of $60 -- he did not take him to the police or even scold him. Instead, he tied the boy's legs with a rope, ...

Child, early, and forced marriage (CEFM) is a widespread issue that affects people of all backgrounds and in various parts of the world. It is estimated that 640 million girls and women alive today ...

Japan’s embassy in Laos and its Ministry of Foreign Affairs have issued a rare and unusually direct advisory, warning Japanese men against “buying sex from children” in Laos. The move was sparked by ...

Ming Gao receives funding from the Swedish Research Council. This research was produced with support from the Swedish Research Council grant “Moved Apart” (nr. 2022-01864). Ming Gao is a member of ...

Children need to learn discipline early in life to build a strong foundation for future success. However, many parents end up being overly strict in the name of discipline, which can lead to fear, ...

Changes to students' social-emotional well-being is commonly regarded as another consequence of the pandemic — and the youngest Wisconsinites are not immune. For some children, the return to school or ...

For years Ito Tsubasa never questioned his family life: he worked long hours while his wife did all the housework. So it came as a shock when his wife, pregnant with their second child, suggested he ...