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Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique DW 12/15/2024

Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, leading to fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure.

Deadly cyclone hits Mozambique after battering Mayotte DW 12/15/2024

Cyclone Chido caused significant destruction and loss of life in Mayotte and Mozambique, leaving communities in urgent need of assistance.

Cyclone Chido kills multiple in Mayotte, batters Mozambique DW 12/15/2024

Cyclone Chido has caused severe devastation in Mayotte, leading to fatalities and significant damage to infrastructure.

Deadly cyclone hits Mozambique after battering Mayotte DW 12/15/2024

Cyclone Chido caused significant destruction and loss of life in Mayotte and Mozambique, leaving communities in urgent need of assistance.
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Today in History: December 11, King Edward VIII abdicates British throne

December 11 marks significant historical events including King Edward VIII's abdication and the establishment of UNICEF.
#human-rights

Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high' DW 12/08/2024

One in six children lives in war zones, facing unprecedented levels of violence and significant risks to their lives and rights.

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.

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.

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.

Total oppression': West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate

There is a tragic surge of violence against children in the West Bank, with unprecedented fatalities and injuries reported in recent months.

Violence against children worldwide at an 'all-time high' DW 12/08/2024

One in six children lives in war zones, facing unprecedented levels of violence and significant risks to their lives and rights.

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.

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.

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.

Total oppression': West Bank children being killed at unprecedented rate

There is a tragic surge of violence against children in the West Bank, with unprecedented fatalities and injuries reported in recent months.
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#haiti

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.

Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN

Haitian gangs increasingly recruit children, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis with children trapped in violent cycles of exploitation.

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.

Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN

Haitian gangs increasingly recruit children, leading to a growing humanitarian crisis with children trapped in violent cycles of exploitation.

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.
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#climate-change

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.

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

The climate crisis will expose eight times more children to extreme heatwaves and three times more to river floods by the 2050s.

More than 420,000 children affected by record drought in Amazon: UN

UNICEF calls for increased climate financing to address the impact of drought on children in the Amazon during COP29.

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.

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

The climate crisis will expose eight times more children to extreme heatwaves and three times more to river floods by the 2050s.

More than 420,000 children affected by record drought in Amazon: UN

UNICEF calls for increased climate financing to address the impact of drought on children in the Amazon during COP29.
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#child-casualties

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.

More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN

The violence in Lebanon has resulted in an average of three child deaths daily, highlighting a disturbing normalization of horror.

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.

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.

More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN

The violence in Lebanon has resulted in an average of three child deaths daily, highlighting a disturbing normalization of horror.

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.
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#humanitarian-crisis

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

South Sudan faces acute food insecurity affecting 7.7 million people, primarily due to floods, conflict, and increasing challenges from climate change.

Several killed in Israeli attack on aid truck in Gaza: Report

At least nine people killed in an attack on an aid distribution vehicle in Gaza by Israeli forces.
UNICEF warns of increasing child deaths in Gaza due to malnutrition and dehydration, calling for immediate humanitarian relief.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

South Sudan faces acute food insecurity affecting 7.7 million people, primarily due to floods, conflict, and increasing challenges from climate change.

Several killed in Israeli attack on aid truck in Gaza: Report

At least nine people killed in an attack on an aid distribution vehicle in Gaza by Israeli forces.
UNICEF warns of increasing child deaths in Gaza due to malnutrition and dehydration, calling for immediate humanitarian relief.
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Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon report

The Amazon faces severe drought impacting hundreds of thousands of children, disrupting crucial access to food, water, and education.
#polio-vaccination

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#gaza

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.

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 120

The US military retaliated against Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq for the deaths of three American soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan.
The attacks resulted in casualties, killing at least 18 Iran-aligned fighters according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Over 13,000 children killed in Gaza, others severely malnourished: UNICEF

Children in Gaza suffering from severe malnutrition are so weak they do not even have the energy to cry, thousands have been killed or injured in the conflict.
UNICEF and UNRWA report on the dire situation in Gaza, with children facing severe malnutrition, bureaucratic challenges in aid delivery, and impending famine.

UN estimates 17,000 Gaza children left unaccompanied amid Israel's war

Over one million children in Gaza require mental health support.
17,000 children in Gaza have been left unaccompanied or separated from their families.

Israel's Assault Has Orphaned 19,000 Children in Gaza

All 1.1 million children in Gaza are in desperate need of mental health assistance
Israel's assault on Gaza has orphaned 19,000 Palestinian children

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.

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 120

The US military retaliated against Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq for the deaths of three American soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan.
The attacks resulted in casualties, killing at least 18 Iran-aligned fighters according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Over 13,000 children killed in Gaza, others severely malnourished: UNICEF

Children in Gaza suffering from severe malnutrition are so weak they do not even have the energy to cry, thousands have been killed or injured in the conflict.
UNICEF and UNRWA report on the dire situation in Gaza, with children facing severe malnutrition, bureaucratic challenges in aid delivery, and impending famine.

UN estimates 17,000 Gaza children left unaccompanied amid Israel's war

Over one million children in Gaza require mental health support.
17,000 children in Gaza have been left unaccompanied or separated from their families.

Israel's Assault Has Orphaned 19,000 Children in Gaza

All 1.1 million children in Gaza are in desperate need of mental health assistance
Israel's assault on Gaza has orphaned 19,000 Palestinian children
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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.
#food-poverty

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.

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.
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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

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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