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U.S. calls for U.N. to urge Taliban to reverse bans on women

The United States on Friday pushed the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution calling on the Taliban-led authorities in Afghanistan to reverse bans on women working for aid groups or attending universities and high school, diplomats said.

Reuters

Afghan rulers urged to reverse ban on women aid workers

The vast majority of U.N. Security Council members are urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately reverse all “oppressive” restrictions on girls and women

The Independent UK

Why David Beckham hasn't received a knighthood as he's snubbed yet again

David Beckham was tipped for a knighthood all the way back in 2014 as he's one of the most recognisable faces in football, but now he's missed out on the honour once again

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Sir Andy Murray claims top humanitarian award for donating prize money to boost efforts during Ukraine invasion

Dunblane tennis ace Sir Andy Murray has scooped a top altruism award in recognition of his support for the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The double Wimbledon champ was last week named as the recipient of the 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.

Daily Record

Kids bear brunt of climate change

Rise in temperature and weather shifts due to climate change have a gruesome effect on human life and health globally. It is less known, however, that children are disproportionally affected due to climate change. Around 2.2 billion children are at extremely high risk of being affected by climate change, according…

Bangkok Post

In Baidoa, Somalis live at the epicenter of drought, hunger and conflict

Baidoa, surrounded by Al-Shabab militants, is at the heart of Somalia's worst drought in 40 years. Aid groups warn of impending famine. "The needs are overwhelming," says a UNICEF specialist.

WEKU

Andy Murray's Ukraine pledge nets $630,000

Paris (AFP) - Former world number one Andy Murray said Thursday his pledge to donate all of his season's prize money to humanitarian relief in war-ravaged Ukraine netted $630,000.

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Andy Murray donates prize money to Ukraine following Russian invasion

The former world number one has been named winner of the ATP’s Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for 2022

The Independent UK

Andy Murray wins Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award after Ukraine donations

The former world number one has donated all his prize money since March to help children through Unicef.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray wins 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award after £630,000 donation to Ukraine

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray announced in March this season that he would be donating the rest of his winnings from this season to the children of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

‘Every chemist has a backroom’: the rise of secret FGM in Kenya

A move away from public ceremonies to ‘medicalised’ cutting is one of the greatest threats to eliminating the abusive practice, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

When parents are struggling to feed their babies, why don’t all food banks offer formula?

A resistance to making formula too easily available is patronising, shaming and dangerous, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Somalia battles hunger as it braces for famine during a prolonged drought

International aid groups are warning of a catastrophic food crisis, as Somalia faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years. Nearly 2 million children are suffering from malnutrition.

WEKU

More than 11,000 children killed or wounded in Yemen since 2015 - UNICEF

More than 11,000 children have been killed or wounded in the conflict in Yemen since 2015, the U.N. Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, a week after it launched a multi-billion global funding drive.

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Deliveries of millions in hard cash prompts concern over financial transparency in Afghanistan

This picture is said to show millions in cash arriving in Kabul. It's one of several images published by the Taliban-controlled central bank of Afghanistan in recent weeks that has some experts concerned.

The Independent UK

Chronic malnutrition stalks many poor children in Ecuador

Government officials in Ecuador say child malnutrition is chronic among the country’s 18 million inhabitants

Evening Standard

Olivia Colman flies to Denmark to support children affected by Ukraine war

The actress made the trip with Unicef to support Ukranian children in need

Daily Mirror

Olivia Colman helped pack emergency supplies for Ukrainian kids affected by conflict

Olivia Colman has revealed she jetted across Europe to lend a hand in the war effort with Ukraine, having visited the UNICEF warehouse in Copenhagen to help pack emergency supplies

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The Guardian - UK

High cost of infant formula putting babies in danger, UK charities warn

Vulnerable families resorting to watered down formula or unsuitable food such as porridge, say campaigners

Wales Online

Soaring cost of infant formula poses increasing threat to vulnerable families

The price of the cheapest brand has increased by 22% in the past year, according to analysis

The Independent UK

Soaring cost of infant formula leading to ‘unsafe feeding practices’, charities warn

The price of the cheapest brand of formula has increased by 22% this year, according to analysis by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).

Asharq Al-Awsat

UNICEF Condemns Violence against Children in Iran Protests

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) denounced the violence and abuse that killed more than 50 children and injured dozens of others during the public unrest in Iran.

The Conversation

Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is a strong sense of connection at high school

About one in five young Australians will experience a mental health problem like depression or anxiety each year. The COVID pandemic has only intensified mental health concerns in young people.

Daily Mirror

'David Beckham risks destroying his reputation by accepting money from Qatar'

Saira Khan says David Beckham is in danger of undermining all the good work he has done for charity over the years – for UNICEF, Aids charities, kids’ sports development

Reuters

Senegal to receive aid payouts from drought insurance - spokesperson

Senegal is due to receive around 330,000 pounds ($400,500) in insurance payments from aid organisations to protect against the risk of drought, a spokesperson for the aid groups said on Thursday.

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