Regulation of use of children in armed forces through International legal standards

Every country has its own definition of child soldiers. It usually refers to anyone under the age of eighteen who are chosen into a country’s administrative or private powers, which include the use of hazardous weapons. Children used to be protected by the social belief that they were non-combatant and innocent. During World War II,…

GENETIC MODIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT

“Don’t eat processed food, refined food but rather organic food from the earth – nothing with genetically – modified ingredients.” GENETIC MODIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT Plants, animals or microorganisms that are modified through genetic engineering are termed genetically changed organisms or GMOs. If a genetic material from another species is supplemental to the host, the ensuing…

Uncovering child abuse

Child abuse is defined as the physical or emotional injury, sexual abuse, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child under age 18 by a person responsible for the child’s welfare.1 Healthcare providers are expected (under The Joint Commission’s 2008 standards) to recognize signs of possible abuse when a child enters the facility, report any identified…