welfare
Izumisano City Proposal for New Infant Care Facility Sparks Debate Over Institutionalization and Child Welfare Standards in Japan
The municipal government of Izumisano, located in Japan’s Osaka Prefecture, officially announced on July 27 its intention to establish a new nyujiin—a specialized infant care institution designed to house children under the age of three. This facility is projected to accommodate approximately 40 infants annually, serving as a primary reception center for newborns who are […]
China’s Growing Animal Welfare Movement Faces Systematic Suppression Amid Rising Instances of Cruelty
The summer of 2024 has marked a significant turning point in the Chinese public’s relationship with animal welfare, as two high-profile incidents of extreme cruelty toward stray animals triggered a nationwide wave of outrage. While the incidents themselves—occurring in Guangdong and Chongqing—shocked the conscience of the nation, the subsequent response from Chinese authorities has followed […]
Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu Champions Troop Welfare and National Unity Amid Ongoing Security Operations During Ramadan and Lenten Seasons
In a powerful display of institutional cohesion and spiritual reflection, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called upon the Nigerian Army to reinforce its commitment to national security through the tenets of discipline, unity, and unwavering professional integrity. Speaking during a combined Iftar and Lenten fellowship in Abuja this past […]
