These are girls denied the opportunities they deserve – and forced to grow up far too fast. But innocent, eager Roja, age 5, is on the path to a brighter future. She attends a Save the Children early ...

Girls with early menstruation have higher ... "Social and emotional problems due to body dysmorphia (shorter height, early development of breasts), lack of self-esteem and depression can add ...

From the first days of life, the brains of boys and girls exhibit distinct characteristics. A study conducted by the University of Cambridge shows that these differences, long attributed ...

Early Childhood Development is an investment for life. But in countries where poverty, armed conflict, natural disasters, and HIV and AIDS threaten a child's family and community support structures, ...

The first five years of life are the fastest period of human growth and development ... against women and girls. To address these shortcomings, the World Bank takes a multi-sectoral approach to ...

What are the key milestones of early childhood development? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics, by the end of early childhood ...