In the intricate tapestry of urban planning, certain movements stand out as transformative epochs, reshaping cities and redefining societal priorities.Read more
The Children’s Commissioner for England hopes the results of her latest survey, The Big Ambition, will convince political leaders that children’s interests need to be top of their agendas.Read more
A three-year programme of work in the Municipality of Prato, Italy, has brought the reward of formal recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.
Prato is the fourth Italian city to achieve the honour since 2019,...Read more
Save the date – June 11 is the new annual International Day of Play, says the United Nations..
Backed by some 140 countries, the U.N. General Assembly has formally adopted a resolution for this date to...Read more
Spaces for play in children’s daily-life are essential for their development. However, planning in most cities is limitedly aware of children’s needs for playable-spaces.Read more
Giving youngsters, parents and teachers ‘a nudge in the right direction’ is behind the success of a Swedish city’s initiative to promote a sustainable school run.Read more
Myria Georgiou and Sindhoora Pemmaraju of the London School of Economics consider how digital cities change what it means to be human, and show how Myria Georgiou’s new book Being Human in Digital Cities addresses this question in relation...Read more
The European Parliament has opened an important new debate on the ‘EU Children’s Capital’ initiative, which aims to cement children’s rights as a priority policy area.Read more
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, shifting socio-political landscapes, and evolving global challenges, the role of youth in democracy has never been more vital.
As the torchbearers of tomorrow, young people represent the...Read more
As the world becomes increasingly urbanised, the pressing need to prioritise the needs and rights of children within urban planning processes has become paramount.Read more
Incorporating nature into how cities are designed can help significantly improve the mental health of young people living in urban settings, according to a new study.Read more
A new ‘Youth Check’ is being introduced to help ensure that young people are given more influence on how European Union policies are formulated.Read more
To mark the occasion of Safer Internet Day (6 February), it’s fitting that we highlight The Better Internet for Kids Review of the Year which shows the dedication of young people to contributing to a...Read more
Experts on play and ‘the built environment’ will provide the next round of evidence to a UK government inquiry that is looking at ways to utilise better design processes to improve children’s lives.Read more
Manchester has ramped up its bid become a UNICEF child-friendly city after what it calls a ‘record-breaking’ consultation with local young people.Read more