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Millions of Afghan children inoculated against measles, polio in 1st Statewide drive since 2021 transition

·December 23, 2022·1 min read

Afghanistan has vaccinated 5.36 million nine- to 59-month old children against measles while 6.1 million infants to 59-month-olds received oral polio vaccine during the vaccination drive held from 26 November to 12 December. Based on the data from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health Expanded Programme on Immunization, the campaign covered...

More than 11,000 children killed or injured in Yemen conflict: UNICEF

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·December 12, 2022·4 min read

Agency chief Catherine Russell, who has completed a visit to the country, called for urgent renewal of the truce between the Government and Houthi rebels. The landmark agreement was initially announced in April and led to a significant reduction in the intensity of the conflict. However, a further 62 children...

Ukraine rights probe condemns ‘multiplying’ impact of war on children

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·December 3, 2022·3 min read

After its latest official visit to the country, the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine expressed deep concern that threats to the rights and lives of youngsters were “constantly multiplying”. Schools have been destroyed or demolished after nine months of war, while ensuring access to education has also proved very difficult in areas...

UN health agency outlines ‘clear direction’ for reducing online violence against children

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·December 3, 2022·2 min read

In its new report, What works to prevent online violence against children, WHO focuses on ways of curbing the grooming of youngsters via the Internet, sexual image abuse – and cyber aggression and harassment in the form of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, hacking and identity theft. What works also showcases strategies and best...

Nearly 40 million children susceptible to measles due to COVID-19 disruptions

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·November 26, 2022·2 min read

Pandemic-related disruptions caused 25 million boys and girls to miss their first dose of the measles vaccine last year, while another 14.7 million did not get the second dose. The record decline in measles vaccination coverage represents a significant setback in global progress to combat the disease. Pandemic paradox “The...

Middle East: Terrifying surge in violence affecting children ‘must stop’ – UNICEF |

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·November 19, 2022·2 min read

“Children in the region continue to suffer the devastating impact of protracted conflicts, communal violence, explosive ordnance and remnants of war, and political and social unrest that permeate several countries”, the UN agency said, including in Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Before marking the adoption of the...

Over 27 million children at risk from devastating record-setting floods |

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·November 9, 2022·2 min read

The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said in its alert on Tuesday as the COP27 Climate Conference continues, that a large majority of the children affected are among the most vulnerable and that rolling disasters are straining the ability of governments and the international community to respond, given the enormous scale...

Children affected by conflict cannot wait for their education |

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·August 11, 2022·4 min read

ECW offers affected children and youth an opportunity to learn free of cost – in safety and without fear – to grow and reach their full potential. A journey and a dream UNICEF Ethiopia/Eyerusalem Yitna At age nine, Bchiote Moorice fled embattled Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for her...

New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030 |

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·August 2, 2022·1 min read

The new Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, made up of UN agencies, civil society groups, governments and international partners, was announced at the landmark International AIDS Conference, which comes to a close in Montréal, Canada, on Tuesday. ‘Healthy, informed generation’ Addressing the conference, Limpho Nteko from...

Best way to protect children caught in conflict is to ‘champion peace’ |

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·July 19, 2022·5 min read

In presenting the Secretary-General’s report, Virginia Gamba, highlighted current trends, patterns of grave violations, and existing and emerging challenges in “the protection of children used and abused by, in and for armed conflict”. Prolific abuses From South Sudan to Afghanistan and elsewhere, last year the UN verified 23,982 grave violations...

Thousands of children endure ‘horrific conditions’ in conflict zones: UN report |

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·July 11, 2022·4 min read

The dangers outlined in the report range from conflict escalation, military coups, and takeovers, protracted and new conflicts, as well as violations of international law. Cross-border conflict and intercommunal violence also impacted the protection of children, especially in the Lake Chad Basin and Central Sahel regions. The report highlights almost...

A record 37 million children displaced worldwide: UNICEF |

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·June 17, 2022·3 min read

This figure includes 13.7 million child refugees and asylum-seekers, and nearly 22.8 million, who are internally displaced due to conflict and violence.  However, not included are children displaced by climate and environmental shocks or disasters, as well as those newly displaced in 2022, including by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The...