I have read that during our lifetime as girls, we spend over 3000 days in our periods, yet menstruation is still enveloped in myths, misunderstandings, and stigma. Too many girls have little or no knowledge of their periods, and that has a significant impact on their lives.

By MONITOR TEAM Fourteen-year-old Jane will not be returning to school in Kitgum District of northern Uganda, even when coronavirus restrictions are eased.

Former street connected children are calling upon president Museveni and other top leaders in the country to lead the fight on Child trafficking.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has received US$4.4 million from the Government of Sweden to support Uganda’s COVID-19 humanitarian response and efforts towards the continued delivery of essential health services for pregnant and breastfeeding women, newborns, young children, and adolescents.

Aisha is 15 years old and her dream is to be an electrical engineer. This dream however hangs in balance after conceiving and now 3 months pregnant.

Child rights Activists have observed that parents are not doing enough to keep their children positive during this COVID crisis.

In commemoration of the Day of the African Child 2020, I was appointed by High Sound for Children (HSC) to take part in the digital media conference at zoom on behalf of my fellow children on 15th June, 2020.

Sarah is 14 years and already six months pregnant. She lives with her mother, a tea vendor who is out of business due to COVID 19 because she used to work at night.

The day of the African child is celebrated on the 16th of June every year. But this year celebrations have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic which paralyzed a lot of activities. But what happened at the Young Reporters media conference Webinar? Joshua puts it together.

By: Apio Joseline, 13 -Uganda Joseline together with her sister Stacy ( Twin Queens) were chosen to take part in the Young reporters media Conference held on Zoom ahead of the Day of the African Child. Apio recounts the event.

By: Achen stacy, 13 - Uganda Have you thought about what consequences the Covid-19 situation could have on your child?

Born on 3rd December 2005, 14 years old Joshua Muraya is one of the seven young reporters selected by UNICEF in Africa for the Young Reporters media Conference that took place today.