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Israel Bombs Polio Vaccination Center in Area Marked for Humanitarian Pause

Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid in Gaza has created catastrophic conditions, leading organizations to warn of severe consequences for civilians.

Middle East: Gaza polio vaccinations resume amid strikes DW 11/03/2024

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is facing significant challenges due to ongoing violence and reported attacks on vaccination sites.

Polio Vaccination Underway in Gaza

Polio vaccination efforts in Gaza face challenges due to conflict, compromising the reach and effectiveness of the campaign, particularly for children under 10.

Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at imminent risk' of death, warns Unicef chief

The Palestinian population in northern Gaza faces imminent disaster from disease, famine, and military actions, according to Unicef.
Recent airstrikes have led to significant civilian casualties, particularly among children in refugee camps.

Live briefing: At least 50 children killed in Gaza's Jabalya in 2 days, UNICEF says

UNICEF reports alarming child casualties in Gaza due to ongoing conflict, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis with disease and famine risks.

To curb polio outbreak, children in Gaza are receiving a booster vaccine dose

Second polio vaccination campaign for 590,000 children in Gaza aims to curb virus spread amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.

Israel Bombs Polio Vaccination Center in Area Marked for Humanitarian Pause

Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid in Gaza has created catastrophic conditions, leading organizations to warn of severe consequences for civilians.

Middle East: Gaza polio vaccinations resume amid strikes DW 11/03/2024

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is facing significant challenges due to ongoing violence and reported attacks on vaccination sites.

Polio Vaccination Underway in Gaza

Polio vaccination efforts in Gaza face challenges due to conflict, compromising the reach and effectiveness of the campaign, particularly for children under 10.

Middle East crisis live: everyone in northern Gaza at imminent risk' of death, warns Unicef chief

The Palestinian population in northern Gaza faces imminent disaster from disease, famine, and military actions, according to Unicef.
Recent airstrikes have led to significant civilian casualties, particularly among children in refugee camps.

Live briefing: At least 50 children killed in Gaza's Jabalya in 2 days, UNICEF says

UNICEF reports alarming child casualties in Gaza due to ongoing conflict, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis with disease and famine risks.

To curb polio outbreak, children in Gaza are receiving a booster vaccine dose

Second polio vaccination campaign for 590,000 children in Gaza aims to curb virus spread amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges.
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#gaza-conflict

Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off

Polio vaccination in northern Gaza faces challenges due to conflict and limited accessibility, threatening public health efforts.
Safety concerns have delayed vaccination efforts, putting children at risk of polio transmission.

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

UN vaccination center targeted despite humanitarian pause, injuring children and damaging UNICEF staff car, highlighting dangers amid ongoing conflict.

Gaza polio vaccination drive resumes as Israel continues attacks

The polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza has resumed amid severe humanitarian crises, highlighting urgent needs for ceasefire and access to healthcare.

Killed in her pink roller skates, a Palestinian girl's photo in Gaza goes viral

The image of young Tala symbolizes the tragic impact of war on children in Gaza.

UN's Gaza polio vaccination campaign reaches 189,000 children in first phase

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has successfully reached 189,000 children amid ongoing conflict, raising hopes for health improvements in the region.

Thousands of children in Gaza receive 2nd dose of polio vaccine, with others cut off

Polio vaccination in northern Gaza faces challenges due to conflict and limited accessibility, threatening public health efforts.
Safety concerns have delayed vaccination efforts, putting children at risk of polio transmission.

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

UN vaccination center targeted despite humanitarian pause, injuring children and damaging UNICEF staff car, highlighting dangers amid ongoing conflict.

Gaza polio vaccination drive resumes as Israel continues attacks

The polio vaccination campaign in northern Gaza has resumed amid severe humanitarian crises, highlighting urgent needs for ceasefire and access to healthcare.

Killed in her pink roller skates, a Palestinian girl's photo in Gaza goes viral

The image of young Tala symbolizes the tragic impact of war on children in Gaza.

UN's Gaza polio vaccination campaign reaches 189,000 children in first phase

The polio vaccination campaign in Gaza has successfully reached 189,000 children amid ongoing conflict, raising hopes for health improvements in the region.
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#humanitarian-aid
from www.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
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Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza's Jabalia in 2 days: UN

Child casualties in Gaza are alarmingly high due to ongoing violence; urgent humanitarian aid is critical to address the catastrophic situation.

Humanitarian crises abound. Why is the U.N. asking for less aid money than last year?

Humanitarian aid requests from the U.N. decreased from 2023 to 2024 due to prioritizing urgent life-saving needs.
UNICEF received only 40% of the requested funding in 2023, creating concerns about the gap between growing needs and available donations.

Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza's Jabalia in 2 days: UN

Child casualties in Gaza are alarmingly high due to ongoing violence; urgent humanitarian aid is critical to address the catastrophic situation.

Humanitarian crises abound. Why is the U.N. asking for less aid money than last year?

Humanitarian aid requests from the U.N. decreased from 2023 to 2024 due to prioritizing urgent life-saving needs.
UNICEF received only 40% of the requested funding in 2023, creating concerns about the gap between growing needs and available donations.
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#lebanon
from www.aljazeera.com
5 days ago
Miscellaneous

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

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon is significantly harming children, causing daily casualties and profound psychological distress.

UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah war

UNICEF and WFP emphasize the need for urgent funding to address the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, particularly for women and children affected by displacement.

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

The ongoing conflict in Lebanon is significantly harming children, causing daily casualties and profound psychological distress.

UN warns of humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah war

UNICEF and WFP emphasize the need for urgent funding to address the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, particularly for women and children affected by displacement.
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#human-rights

Sexual Assault in the DRC report

Women in DRC face extreme dangers, including rape, while searching for firewood, highlighting the urgent need for safety and resources.

One in eight girls sexually assaulted or raped before turning 18, says Unicef

Over 370 million women and girls experienced sexual violence before 18, indicating a severe global crisis.

Sexual Assault in the DRC report

Women in DRC face extreme dangers, including rape, while searching for firewood, highlighting the urgent need for safety and resources.

One in eight girls sexually assaulted or raped before turning 18, says Unicef

Over 370 million women and girls experienced sexual violence before 18, indicating a severe global crisis.
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#food-poverty

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

One in four children under 5 globally lacks access to nutritious food, exacerbated by rising food prices and socio-economic challenges.

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

Child food poverty affects 1 in 4 children under 5 globally, leading to long-term developmental issues.

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

One in four children under 5 globally lacks access to nutritious food, exacerbated by rising food prices and socio-economic challenges.

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

Child food poverty affects 1 in 4 children under 5 globally, leading to long-term developmental issues.
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#child-health

Why Two Million Children May Starve in Africa

Nearly two million children face malnutrition risk due to a shortage of therapeutic food, necessitating urgent international intervention.

Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives

The Philippines is facing a whooping cough outbreak, with many unvaccinated children at risk.

Why Two Million Children May Starve in Africa

Nearly two million children face malnutrition risk due to a shortage of therapeutic food, necessitating urgent international intervention.

Philippines plans vaccination drive as whooping cough outbreak claims lives

The Philippines is facing a whooping cough outbreak, with many unvaccinated children at risk.
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#sexual-violence

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

Over 370 million girls globally have faced sexual violence before the age of 18, with heightened vulnerability in conflict zones.

UNICEF: Over 370 million girls have faced sexual violence DW 10/10/2024

UNICEF reports that 1 in 8 girls globally is affected by sexual violence before age 18, impacting around 370 million girls.

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

Over 370 million girls globally have faced sexual violence before the age of 18, with heightened vulnerability in conflict zones.

UNICEF: Over 370 million girls have faced sexual violence DW 10/10/2024

UNICEF reports that 1 in 8 girls globally is affected by sexual violence before age 18, impacting around 370 million girls.
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Naomi Campbell's charity reported to commission over Unicef link-up claims

Fashion for Relief misled donors about its association with Unicef during a charity event, triggering an investigation.

UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi has severely impacted Southeast Asian children, creating an urgent need for clean water and essential services due to extensive flooding and landslides.

As Polio Vaccines Arrive in Gaza, Distributing Them Is the Next Challenge

Polio vaccination efforts are crucial in Gaza following the first confirmed case in 25 years, aiming to protect over 640,000 children.

Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Ice Cream Topping Was A Canadian Staple - Tasting Table

Audrey Hepburn is remembered for her humanitarian efforts and her preference for simple joys, such as vanilla ice cream, reflecting her humble character.
#haiti

UNICEF warns of $23 million deficit in Haiti's education system as it announces grant

Education system in Haiti faces challenges due to gang violence and lack of resources.

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced 300,000 children, the United Nations says

Children in Haiti are heavily impacted by gang violence, with over 300,000 displaced since March.

UNICEF warns of $23 million deficit in Haiti's education system as it announces grant

Education system in Haiti faces challenges due to gang violence and lack of resources.

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced 300,000 children, the United Nations says

Children in Haiti are heavily impacted by gang violence, with over 300,000 displaced since March.
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New malaria vaccine delivered for the first time

Central African Republic receives new malaria vaccine R21/Matrix-M for children to combat high malaria incidence.
#child-mortality
from www.npr.org
7 months ago

Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging and grim

Historic decrease in child mortality below 5 million deaths worldwide.
Need to accelerate efforts to reduce child mortality from preventable and treatable conditions.
from www.france24.com
7 months ago

Childhood deaths reach historic' low but progress is unequal, UN report finds

Record low under-five mortality in 2022 - 4.9 million deaths, Progress in reducing child mortality since 2000 and 1990, Precarious progress in ending preventable child deaths

Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging and grim

Historic decrease in child mortality below 5 million deaths worldwide.
Need to accelerate efforts to reduce child mortality from preventable and treatable conditions.

Childhood deaths reach historic' low but progress is unequal, UN report finds

Record low under-five mortality in 2022 - 4.9 million deaths, Progress in reducing child mortality since 2000 and 1990, Precarious progress in ending preventable child deaths
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Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report DW 03/13/2024

Childhood mortality hit historic low in 2022
Causes of childhood mortality include complications during childbirth, respiratory infections, malaria, and diarrhea
Significant progress made but challenges remain in meeting 2030 goals

400 dead, 10,000 sick as cholera outbreak grips Zambia

Zambia is experiencing a major cholera outbreak, with over 400 deaths and 10,000 infections.
Schools have been ordered to remain shut and a soccer stadium has been converted into a treatment facility.

Slovenia is showing Europe how to tackle child poverty

Slovenia tops UNICEF's report on child poverty in EU/OECD countries.
Countries such as the UK, Spain, and France rank near the bottom.
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Europes wealthiest countries have high child poverty rates

The United Kingdom ranks poorly in fighting child poverty, along with Spain and Luxembourg.
Countries like Poland and Slovenia are performing better in addressing child poverty.

Palestinian students lead walkout at Chicago Academy High School

About 250 students at Chicago Academy High School walked out of class to demand a ceasefire in solidarity with the children of Gaza.
The walkout was organized by Palestinian American pupils and was sanctioned by Chicago Public Schools.
More than 4,600 children have been killed in Gaza and nearly 9,000 injured since Israel intensified its air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7.

High school shown 'propaganda in favor of Hamas' that called Oct 7 attacks 'retaliation' by Amnesty International affiliated group: report

The Arizona superintendent of education is warning districts to avoid collaborating with Amnesty International USA and UNICEF education division due to a presentation that white-washed Palestinian terrorism.
Jewish students felt unsafe after the presentation described Hamas attacks as 'retaliation' and referred to the Second Intifada as 'demonstrations'.
Superintendent Tom Horne called the presentation 'profoundly antisemitic' and 'anti-American' for blaming the U.S. for the plight of Palestinians.

Europes wealthiest countries have high child poverty rates

The United Kingdom ranks poorly in fighting child poverty, along with Spain and Luxembourg.
Countries like Poland and Slovenia are performing better in addressing child poverty.

Palestinian students lead walkout at Chicago Academy High School

About 250 students at Chicago Academy High School walked out of class to demand a ceasefire in solidarity with the children of Gaza.
The walkout was organized by Palestinian American pupils and was sanctioned by Chicago Public Schools.
More than 4,600 children have been killed in Gaza and nearly 9,000 injured since Israel intensified its air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7.

High school shown 'propaganda in favor of Hamas' that called Oct 7 attacks 'retaliation' by Amnesty International affiliated group: report

The Arizona superintendent of education is warning districts to avoid collaborating with Amnesty International USA and UNICEF education division due to a presentation that white-washed Palestinian terrorism.
Jewish students felt unsafe after the presentation described Hamas attacks as 'retaliation' and referred to the Second Intifada as 'demonstrations'.
Superintendent Tom Horne called the presentation 'profoundly antisemitic' and 'anti-American' for blaming the U.S. for the plight of Palestinians.
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Can Online eLearning Platforms Correct Educational Myopia And Drive Vision In 2025?

Online eLearning platforms enhance learning outcomes and help tackle educational myopia.
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