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UN: Unexploded Ordnance in Syria Poses Grave Threat to Children
Syria
January 16, 2025
UN: Unexploded Ordnance in Syria Poses Grave Threat to Children
UNICEF has reported over 100 children have been killed or injured in Syria due to unexploded ordnance (UXOs), including mines…
2024 marks ‘one of the worst years in UNICEF’s history’ for children in conflict
UN news
December 29, 2024
2024 marks ‘one of the worst years in UNICEF’s history’ for children in conflict
According to UNICEF’s recent review, over 473 million children—more than one in six globally—now live in conflict-affected areas, a figure…
Nearly 15 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
Afghanistan
December 28, 2024
Nearly 15 million Afghans face food insecurity this winter, UNICEF reports
Food insecurity in Afghanistan is set to escalate, with 14.8 million people—approximately 32% of the population—projected to face critical shortages…
Governments in Africa Prioritize Older Children Over Early Childhood Development, Study Finds
Africa
October 9, 2024
Governments in Africa Prioritize Older Children Over Early Childhood Development, Study Finds
A recent study by UNICEF and the Learning for Well-being Institute reveals a troubling disparity in social spending across Africa,…
Air Pollution Linked to 1 in 5 Infant Deaths in Europe and Central Asia, UNICEF Reports
World Climate
September 8, 2024
Air Pollution Linked to 1 in 5 Infant Deaths in Europe and Central Asia, UNICEF Reports
A new UNICEF policy brief reveals alarming statistics regarding infant mortality in Europe and Central Asia, with over 5,480 infants…
UNICEF: Nearly One in Four Afghan Children Face Mental Health Crisis
Afghanistan
July 9, 2024
UNICEF: Nearly One in Four Afghan Children Face Mental Health Crisis
UNICEF reports a staggering mental health crisis among Afghan children: Over 24% of children experience anxiety, ten times the global…
More than 12 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian aid in 2024: UNICEF
Afghanistan
April 29, 2024
More than 12 million children in Afghanistan require humanitarian aid in 2024: UNICEF
Afghanistan is facing a dire humanitarian crisis in 2024, with 23.7 million people, including 12.3 million children, requiring assistance, Khaama…
UNICEF reports on alarming humanitarian situation in Myanmar
NEWS
April 8, 2023
UNICEF reports on alarming humanitarian situation in Myanmar
Based on a recent UNICEF report, Myanmar continues to be troubled by armed conflicts, particularly in the northwest and southeast,…
New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases
NEWS
March 20, 2023
New UNICEF report shows 190 million children in Africa at risk of water-related diseases
A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, published on Mrach. 19 shows that some 190 million children in…