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An orphan (from the Greek: ορφανός, romanized : orphanós) [1] is a child whose parents have died, are unknown or have permanently abandoned them. It can also refer to a child who has lost only one parent, as the Hebrew translation, for example, is "fatherless". [2] [3]
Oct 3, 2018 · In Ebola-hit DR Congo, children struggle to cope with loss. BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo, 03 October 2018 – Stephanie is just 10 years old, but she has seen enough tragedy for a lifetime.
Jan 31, 2021 · Orphans : The Forgotten Children of India. by Seruds India. 31st January 2021. India has 29.6 million orphaned and abandoned children (more than the population of Sri Lanka! In 2017, of these 30 million children, there were only 370,000 children in over 9500 child care institution.
Nov 3, 2022 · Learn about the legal rights and schemes available to orphan children in India, such as the right to live in a safe environment, the right to protection under the Juvenile Justice Act, and the right to free and compulsory education. The article also discusses the challenges and issues faced by orphan children in India.
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Learn about the definition, factors, consequences and solutions of orphanhood around the world. Find out how the Convention on the Rights of the Child and international adoption can help orphans.
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