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Two dead in Israeli attack on UNICEF vehicles
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Two dead in Israeli attack on UNICEF vehicles

Two people have been killed in an Israeli attack on vehicles belonging to the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, the organization said in a press release.
Government proposal goes against children's rights
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Government proposal goes against children's rights

Children's rights organizations are strongly critical of the government's bill that would give social services new tools to prevent young people from becoming involved in crime. There is a broad consensus among experts that it is unlikely to have the right effect, says Erik Ulnes, an expert at Save the Children
Countries that want age restrictions on social media
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Countries that want age restrictions on social media

Australia was the first, but more countries are planning age limits for social media. Sweden has not yet decided what age limit to introduce
Hundreds of civilians killed by drones in Sudan this year
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Hundreds of civilians killed by drones in Sudan this year

Hundreds of civilians have been killed in drone attacks in Sudan this year, according to the latest UN report on the devastating civil war.
Zikim border crossing for Gaza reopens after 40 days
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Zikim border crossing for Gaza reopens after 40 days

The Zikim border crossing between northern Gaza and Israel has been opened for the first time in 40 days, the UN says.
Israel's attacks in Lebanon stand out, at least 33 children dead
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Israel's attacks in Lebanon stand out, at least 33 children dead

Israel's mass bombing, which killed hundreds of Lebanese, including at least 33 children, is unprecedented in the escalating conflict. "It's too much damage to civilians at one time - that stands out," says Ove Bring, an international law expert
Concerns over many children killed in Beirut after massive attacks
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Concerns over many children killed in Beirut after massive attacks

Bombed-out buildings, grief and confusion - and a healthcare system close to collapse. The UN also fears that the death toll among children has risen dramatically in Wednesday's massive attacks in Lebanon
Record-breaking Swedish donation of SEK 1.2 billion to Gaza
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Record-breaking Swedish donation of SEK 1.2 billion to Gaza

The Swedish government, together with the Akelius Foundation, has donated SEK 1. 2 billion to children in Gaza via UNICEF
Israel halts UNICEF aid shipments to Gaza over nicotine smuggling
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Israel halts UNICEF aid shipments to Gaza over nicotine smuggling

Israel will stop emergency supplies from Egypt to Gaza being delivered via the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). The reason given on Tuesday is that the shipments contain contraband
Sources: US likely behind attack on girls' school in Iran
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Sources: US likely behind attack on girls' school in Iran

Sources with insight into the investigation told Reuters that the United States is likely responsible for the deadly attack on a girls' school in Iran.
Her father died in battle: The war has taken so much
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Her father died in battle: The war has taken so much

Sixteen-year-old Veronika from Zlatopil in the Kharkiv region remembers the horror of February 24, 2022 – the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Her father quickly left to help with the defense
Millions of children exposed to AI-generated sexual images
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Millions of children exposed to AI-generated sexual images

Millions of children are being used for AI-generated or faked sexual images. They are extremely realistic, says Daniel Kardefelt Winther of UNICEF, who warns of serious consequences
UN helps Gaza children return to school after October 2023 attack
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UN helps Gaza children return to school after October 2023 attack

The UN is investing heavily to get hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren in war-torn Gaza back to school.
More children under 15 should be able to be searched, government proposes
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More children under 15 should be able to be searched, government proposes

Children under the age of 15 may be strip-searched and have their homes searched for stolen goods and drugs in more cases than at present. Suspects under the age of 18 may also be detained for five months, up from the current three
Alarm: War crimes in attack on giant camp
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Alarm: War crimes in attack on giant camp

The paramilitary RSF forces in Sudan are accused of repeated violent attacks against civilians. In attacks that dispersed one of the country's largest refugee camps, executions and war crimes were committed, Amnesty warns
Sudan: Families flee – only the children make it out
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Sudan: Families flee – only the children make it out

More and more children are arriving alone at the Tawila refugee camp in Sudan's Darfur region, Unicef says. Violence has separated hundreds of children from their parents
Unicef: Enormous need for help after Melissa
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Unicef: Enormous need for help after Melissa

More than 700,000 children in the Caribbean have had their lives shattered by Hurricane Melissa, according to Unicef's calculations. The challenge now is to stop the diseases that can arise after all the flooding and torrential rain, says Lenay Alexandra Blason, the organization's disaster coordinator in the region, to TT
Zambian Girl Escapes Child Marriage to Pursue Education and Advocacy
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Zambian Girl Escapes Child Marriage to Pursue Education and Advocacy

Every third second a girl is given away somewhere in the world. At 14 years old, Zambian Edina was one of them
Unicef Highlights Ongoing Struggles in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Relief
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Unicef Highlights Ongoing Struggles in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Relief

Palestinians have begun returning to their homes since the ceasefire came into effect. Many of them are met with rubble where their houses previously existed
Child Marriage in Zambia: Edina's Journey from Forced Marriage to Freedom
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Child Marriage in Zambia: Edina's Journey from Forced Marriage to Freedom

Every third second a girl is given away somewhere in the world. At 14 years old, the Zambian Edina was one of them
Gaza Girl Dreams of Walking Again After Surviving Attack
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Gaza Girl Dreams of Walking Again After Surviving Attack

Lana sought refuge at a school in Gaza when she was hit by Israeli shelling. When she received medical care after 22 days, worms crawled out of her injured leg and the doctor informed her of amputation
Over 680,000 Haitian Children Displaced Amid Escalating Violence
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Over 680,000 Haitian Children Displaced Amid Escalating Violence

Around 680,000 children in Haiti have been forced away from their homes due to the ongoing unrest and extensive gang-related violence.
Lana's Journey: From Gaza Tragedy to Rehabilitation Dreams
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Lana's Journey: From Gaza Tragedy to Rehabilitation Dreams

Lana sought refuge at a school in Gaza when she was hit by Israeli shelling. When she received medical care after 22 days, worms crawled out of her injured leg and the doctor informed her of amputation
Sweden Increases Humanitarian Aid with 775 Million Kronor Package
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Sweden Increases Humanitarian Aid with 775 Million Kronor Package

The Government and Sida are now presenting a package of 775 million kronor in humanitarian aid. The focus is on more support to Ukraine and life-saving efforts
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