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Business Recorder
2 hours ago
- General
- Business Recorder
Cabinet gives its nod to ‘Child Protection Policy'
LAHORE: In a significant move, the Punjab Cabinet has accorded approval to the province first-ever 'Child Protection Policy,' developed by the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau with technical support from Unicef Pakistan. This milestone sets a new benchmark for child welfare in Pakistan and reflects Punjab's unwavering commitment to securing a safe, nurturing, and just environment for every child. Expressing profound gratitude, Chairperson Sarah Ahmad said, 'I extend my heartfelt thanks to Chief Minister Punjab, Honourable Maryam Nawaz, for her steadfast dedication and leadership in championing the cause of children. The approval of this policy by the Punjab Cabinet is not just a policy decision it is a beacon of hope and a historic milestone for the protection and empowerment of our children.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
CTV News
6 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
New art installation sees bison rumbling down Roblin
The art installation 'Bison on the Boulevard' located on May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News) A herd of colourful bison is rumbling down Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation in support of a local charity that helps protect children from abuse. The installation, titled 'Bison on the Boulevard,' includes concrete bison sized eight feet by five feet. The art pieces have been painted by local artists and feature images of flowers, wildlife, and nature scenery. 'Bison on the Boulevard is more than public art. It's a visible and creative call to action,' said Coun. Evan Duncan at an event on Wednesday to unveil the installation. (It's) a beacon of hope for children and families impacted by abuse and a symbol of resilience and community support.' Expand Autoplay 1 of 7 Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) Bison on Roblin Colourful bison are being set up along Roblin Boulevard as part of a new art installation. May 28, 2025. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg) 'Bison on the Boulevard' was created in support of Toba Centre for Children and Youth—an organization that provides a space for children and families who've been impacted by abuse to find comfort, healing and resources. 'The Toba Centre's thoughtful care and incredible wraparound supports make them a leader in our province when it comes to caring for our young Manitobans,' said MLA for Tuxedo Carla Compton. 'Toba Centre is a place where children and youth can feel supported even in their most vulnerable moments.' The installation is located along Roblin Boulevard between Shaftsbury Boulevard and Assiniboine Park Drive.
News.com.au
27-05-2025
- News.com.au
‘Inappropriate and troubling material': Brisbane Boys' College embroiled in Snapchat scandal
Multiple students at one of Brisbane's most elite private schools are being investigated by police over their involvement in a Snapchat group where 'potentially illegal' explicit content was shared. Brisbane Boys' College (BBC) headmaster Andre Casson said the school – which has tuition fees of as much as $31,440-a-year – was contacted last week 'by parents regarding a Snapchat group created and managed by students in year 10'. 'The college immediately commenced a fact-finding process looking into these concerns, during which we spoke with several students and their families,' Mr Casson wrote in the letter, which was obtained by The Courier-Mail. Some of the content shared in the group, Mr Casson said, was allegedly serious and potentially illegal, prompting the school to 'immediately' report the matter to police. It's understood content involving two nude children, who appear to be in their early teens, was among the 'inappropriate and troubling material' posted in the group. A Queensland Police spokesperson confirmed to that detectives from the Inner West Child Protection Investigation Unit are looking into the matter, after receiving a report on May 22 in relation to 'inappropriate images being shared on an online platform'. 'Anyone with information is urged to contact police.' 'Brisbane Boys' College became aware of inappropriate content on a social media chat group,' a BBC spokesperson told in a statement. 'The College as a result followed our protocols by referring the concerns to police and is unable to comment on the matter further.' In his letter, Mr Casson described the situation as 'confronting', and assured parents that 'appropriate action will be taken in accordance with BBC policies and values' once police complete their investigation. 'We want to assure you that our staff are ready to help any students and families who require it,' he wrote. 'Our heads of years, heads of house and college counsellors are available to provide support as needed. Should you have any further information on this investigation, we request that you report these matters directly to the police.' One parent alleged to The Courier-Mail that 'very graphic' images of a dead person and child pornography was shared in the group. Though their son was not in the group chat himself, one of his friends was added and upon seeing the content that had been shared, immediately left it, the parent said. 'My understanding is that he saw the kind of level of child exploitation material that is illegal for anyone, not just like adult pornography,' the parent told the publication. 'How did these kids even get access to this material? 'In my mind, by the time you're 15 or 16, you know how serious it is. That's why the criminal age (of responsibility) is 14 … how have these kids got to the age of 15 and 16, and thought that that's funny.' Another parent told The Courier-Mail that BBC's communications regarding the matter 'did not allude to the gravity and depravity of what was in that chat'. 'This is not just a normal other, 'Oh, yeah, boys will be boys (situation)'. It's not that,' the parent said. 'Apparently, they were sending death threats to other kids perceived to be 'snitches' on the school's internal communications system.'
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
Woman linked to Gqeberha newborn kidnappings appears in court
The woman faces two counts of kidnapping and is expected back in court on 30 May. One of the two women arrested in connection to the abduction of two newborn babies from a Gqeberha hospital appeared in court on Friday. Sinovuyo Rabula, 26, appeared in the New Brighton Magistrates' Court following her arrest on Tuesday and faces two counts of kidnapping. She is due to appear in court again on 30 May 2025 for a formal bail application. Woman faked sickness and accessed maternity ward National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in the Eastern Cape Luxolo Tyali said the woman entered Dora Nginza Hospital under false pretences of experiencing abdominal pain on 20 May. The premature baby boys – one four days old and the other two days old at the time – were being treated in the public hospital's neonatal ward. '[She] accessed the maternity ward without authorisation, and removed the infants while posing as a new mother,' Tyali said. Searched launched after mothers discover their babies missing A frantic search to find the missing babies was launched by the Gqeberha police's Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and health authorities. This after the mother of one of the infants discovered her baby was missing when she went to the maternity ward's premature unit with the intention of breastfeeding him at 8.30pm. ALSO READ: Bank executive kidnapped in Edenvale rescued, five arrested She had last seen her son at around 7pm when she left him after a feed. A second mother later arrived at the ward and discovered that her baby son was also missing. Women captured on hospital CCTV cameras When questioned about the incident on Tuesday morning, Eastern Cape health department spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, said a security guard stationed in the maternity building tried to stop two women who were attempting to access the ward carrying a bag. 'The ladies were assumed to be breastfeeding. However, one of them managed to evade the security guard and gain access to the nursery carrying the same bag.' Kupelo added that CCTV footage showed one of the women later using a different door to exit with the bag. Suspects arrested South African Police Service spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg said at the time that one of the police officers noticed two women carrying infants while he was exiting the premises. 'He immediately approached them and started questioning the women,' Janse van Rensburg said. 'The suspicion of the member was positive after the infants were identified as the two stolen babies.' Rabula and her 25-year-old alleged accomplice were then arrested. *Additional reporting by Cornelia Le Roux NOW READ: Man arrested for using fake Facebook profile to lure, kidnap, and rape women
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The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
UPDATE: Two premature babies abducted from hospital found [Watch]
Two babies who were reportedly kidnapped from a Gqeberha hospital on Tuesday evening have been returned unharmed. In a dramatic conclusion to a harrowing abduction ordeal, two newborn babies who were snatched from Dora Nginza Hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay, were reunited with their mothers on Wednesday afternoon, 21 May. Their return comes just hours after the two premature baby boys were kidnapped on Tuesday evening from the public health facility's neonatal ward. At the time of their abduction, the infants were just four and two days old and still in incubators. According to reports, one of them was also being treated for a broken arm. Premature babies kidnapped from Dora Nginza Hospital A frantic search to find the missing babies was launched by the Gqeberha police's Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and health authorities. South African Police Service (Saps) spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg confirmed to The Citizen that the infants were reunited with their mother and both boys were in good health. Two female suspects arrested According to Janse van Rensburg, two female suspects were arrested by the FCS. 'One of the Saps officers was exiting the premises of the hospital, when he noticed two females with infants. He immediately approached them and started questioning the women. 'The suspicion of the member was positive, after the infants were identified as the two stolen babies. The two suspects, aged 25 and 26, will appear in the New Brighton Magistrate's Court during the week,' the police spokesperson said. The acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo commended the Saps team 'who worked tirelessly since the kidnapping was reported'. 'We are grateful that they were found and that they can be reunited with the mothers.' ALSO READ: Two women arrested for allegedly kidnapping newborn boy Addressing the media on Wednesday afternoon, a relieved Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk revealed that the two infants were back in hospital and have both 'just had their first feed' after their reunion with their mothers. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary Van Niekerk, gives an update about the stolen babies incident that transpired at Dora Nginza Hospital.#AllHandsOnDeck#MetroAtWork#Siyasebenza — Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (@NMandelaBaymuni) May 21, 2025 Mystery kidnapping of babies from maternity ward It was previously reported that the mother of one of the infants left her baby in the maternity ward's premature unit after breastfeeding him at around 7pm on Tuesday evening. When she returned at 8:30pm to feed the child again, she discovered he was missing. A second mother later arrived at the ward and discovered that her baby son was also missing. Two women captured on hospital CCTV cameras When questioned about the incident earlier this morning, Eastern Cape health department spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, said a security guard stationed in the maternity building tried to stop two women who were trying to access the ward carrying a bag. 'The ladies were assumed to be breastfeeding. However, one of them managed to evade the security guard and gain access to the nursery carrying the same bag.' Kupelo added that CCTV footage showed one of the women later using a different door to exit with the bag.
