AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY

UNICEF is deeply concerned about ongoing efforts in Congress to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines below 15 years of age. The proposed lowering vary from 9 and 12 years, and goes against the letter and spirit of child rights.

LATEST NEWS

World AIDS Day 2018: Two in Three new HIV infections are among young people points to the critical importance of HIV testing

Child rights advocates elated as ‘First 1,000 Days’ bill gets signed into law

Despite progress, children are deprived of basic rights in the Philippines

Young people as changemakers

The first Filipino Youth Volunteer Convention, organized by college student organizations for the benefit of UNICEF, brought together young people, businesses, civil society organizations and government agencies that support young people and ensure that their rights are protected and promoted.

Feature stories

Feel It ’Til You Make It: Using Emotions to Change Practices on Hand Hygiene

Witnessing the strength of Typhoon Mangkhut

A father’s love: one man braves long journeys for his baby’s health