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Scores of children raped by armed men in eastern DRC, UNICEF says

UN agency says children as young as 12 are also being enlisted or coerced to join the fighting by armed groups.

Al Jazeera

Armed men have raped dozens of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

An aid agency is receiving ‘horrific reports’ of violence against children

The Independent UK

242 Mn Children's Schooling Disrupted By Climate Shocks In 2024: UNICEF

Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.

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UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

The United Nations says it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so it can reach all those in need

The Independent UK

Charities call for 'enormous' increase in aid during Gaza ceasefire

Leading charities have warned that an “enormous” increase in humanitarian aid will be needed after an initial agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The National (Scotland)

“Not Being Bathed”: 40 Signs The Kids Are Not Alright Because Of Bad Parenting

"Not being bathed. Distracted, hungry, injured, lethargic, behavior issues, not wanting to go home": people are sharing the red flags that scream a child has terrible parents. The post “Not Being Bathed”: 40 Signs The Kids Are Not Alright Because Of Bad Parenting first appeared on Bored Panda.

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One in six children live in conflict zones this year: UNICEF

More children than ever have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, according to the UN agency.

Al Jazeera

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Almost one in five children live in conflict zones, says Unicef

UN humanitarian body warns that dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the ‘new normal’

The Guardian - UK

Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers of children will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts, according to report

The Guardian - UK

Children death toll in Vladimir Putin's 1,000-day war in Ukraine 'rises to 660' as another youngster killed

‘Children have been killed in their beds, in hospitals and playgrounds, leaving families devastated by the loss of young lives or life-altering injuries,’ says UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

Evening Standard

Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Israeli attacks kill at least 31 people in Gaza, medics say – as it happened

Nearly half of those killed were reported to be in northern Gaza, where the IDF has been conducting an intense assault

The Guardian - UK

UN says one child a day killed in Israel’s war on Lebanon in past month

As Israel expands its offensive and campaign of forced displacements, UNICEF says 10 children are injured daily.

Al Jazeera

UNICEF Reports Alarming Impact Of War On Children In Lebanon

Learn about the devastating toll on Lebanon's children due to ongoing conflict and the urgent need for intervention to protect their well-being.

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UN-Led Polio Vaccination Campaign In Gaza Enters Second Stage

Learn about the UN-led polio vaccination campaign in Gaza targeting 590,000 children under 10, emphasizing the importance of humanitarian pauses for succes...

Al Jazeera

Over 79 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa raped, sexually assaulted: UN

UNICEF report finds more than 370 million girls worldwide have faced sexual violence before the age of 18.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden says it’s time for ‘fresh voices’ while explaining he dropped out to ‘unite our nation’

‘I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,’ Biden said. Plus, Monday was world’s hottest recorded day

The Guardian - AU

Man dies after trying to drive truck on to NSW ferry; global sea ice levels hit record low – as it happened

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Discovery of poliovirus in Gaza ‘incredibly alarming’, Unicef executive director says

Exclusive: Territory is ‘one of the most, if not the most dangerous place to be a child’, Catherine Russell says, and ‘we desperately need this conflict to end’

Al Jazeera

Dozens killed near Sudan’s capital as UN warns of soaring displacement

Attack in Khartoum’s sister city of Omdurman comes as UN says internal displacement across Sudan is nearing 10 million.

The Street

Royal Caribbean has stopped going to this popular port

Sailings are canceled until at least the end of May and they might last a lot longer.

France 24

'We cannot have children starving to death in Gaza,' says UNICEF chief

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Catherine Russell, the executive director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) sounded the alarm about the plight of children in Gaza after more than five months of Israel's war with Hamas.

Al Jazeera

‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children

Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns.

The Guardian - UK

UN condemnation of sexual violence by Hamas ‘too little, too late’, says Israel

Israel says comments by Unicef chief were insufficient and came only as a result of international pressure

International Business Times

UN Seeks Israel Access For Hamas Sexual Violence Investigation

The UN rights chief voiced deep concern on Wednesday over allegations of sexual violence by Hamas militants during their October 7 attack, calling on Israel to allow his team in to investigate.

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