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Gaza's Children Face Crisis as Aid Blockade Hits One-Month Mark
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Gaza's Children Face Crisis as Aid Blockade Hits One-Month Mark

No humanitarian aid has been allowed to enter Gaza since March 2 – which is the longest aid blockade since the war began, according to Unicef.
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify
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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

The death toll after the earthquake in Myanmar almost a week ago has risen to 3,145, since rescue workers have found more bodies.
UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Gaza in Recent Conflict
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UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Gaza in Recent Conflict

In the last ten days, at least 322 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to Unicef.
South Sudan Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in Two Decades
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South Sudan Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in Two Decades

Akelius Foundation and Partners Raise 125 Million Kronor for Gaza Education
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Akelius Foundation and Partners Raise 125 Million Kronor for Gaza Education

A collection for the children in Gaza has gathered 62. 5 million kronor
Unicef Highlights Gaza's Crisis: Children Face Fear and Uncertainty
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Unicef Highlights Gaza's Crisis: Children Face Fear and Uncertainty

The small hope that existed in Gaza during the ceasefire has been crushed after Israel's latest attack. Children are afraid they will die, says Rosalia Bollen, spokesperson for the UN children's fund Unicef
UNICEF: 16 million children in Sudan need help
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UNICEF: 16 million children in Sudan need help

The civil war in Sudan has created the world's largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people in need of help – of which 16 million are children, according to Unicef chief Catherine Russell.
Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years
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Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid
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100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

No disease in Africa is deadlier than malaria – especially for children. But Donald Trump's cuts in US aid are weakening the fight against the infection, experts warn
Sudan's Hidden Crisis: Over 220 Children Raped Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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Sudan's Hidden Crisis: Over 220 Children Raped Amidst Ongoing Conflict

In just over a year, over 220 children have been raped in Sudan, according to the UN children's fund Unicef. It involves both girls and boys – several of them just one year old
Haiti's Child Soldiers: The Alarming Rise in Gang Recruitment
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Haiti's Child Soldiers: The Alarming Rise in Gang Recruitment

The recruitment of children to Haiti's gangs is increasing exponentially, according to Unicef. In the last year, the gangs' recruitment of child soldiers has risen by 70 per cent
UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"
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UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Israel's decision to stop the introduction of humanitarian aid to Gaza is being criticized. Most people here are dependent on the aid shipments, says Unicef's spokesperson Salim Oweis, on site in Gaza, to TT
Militia reportedly takes over million city
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Militia reportedly takes over million city

The militia M23 and Rwandan soldiers have taken control of Bukavu in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, according to humanitarian sources and residents of the city. Unicef warns of widespread sexual violence against children during the offensive
Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls
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Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In several places, parents are fighting against the tradition
Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls
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Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

The number of girls and women who have been subjected to genital mutilation has increased by 15 percent in recent years, despite great efforts against it. In many places, parents are fighting against the tradition
Fear for children in prison: "Will become guinea pigs"
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Fear for children in prison: "Will become guinea pigs"

The Prison and Probation Service is preparing to receive young people who have murdered or committed other serious crimes and hold them in custody – without violating their rights as children. According to the UN agency Unicef, the task assigned to the Prison and Probation Service by the government is very difficult
Children's Rights Organizations Criticize Lowered Age of Criminal Responsibility
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Children's Rights Organizations Criticize Lowered Age of Criminal Responsibility

Children's rights organizations are criticizing the investigative proposal that children as young as 14 years old can be punished for serious crimes. They would rather see investments in measures that have documented effects
UN: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza
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UN: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza

The war between Hamas and Israel has resulted in over 13,000 children dying in Gaza and almost twice as many being injured, according to the UN.
UN Chief: "An Entire Generation Traumatized in Gaza"
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UN Chief: "An Entire Generation Traumatized in Gaza"

Extreme weather disrupted schooling for millions of children
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Extreme weather disrupted schooling for millions of children

Every seventh child of school age worldwide missed lessons at some point last year due to extreme weather. This is shown by a new report from Unicef
Kumla to receive convicted children
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Kumla to receive convicted children

Now it is clear which institutions the Prison and Probation Service will proceed with in preparations to receive convicted children and young people. The authority is planning for child and youth departments at a total of eight institutions, of which the high-security institution Kumla is one
UNICEF: Children in Gaza Ask When the War Will End
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UNICEF: Children in Gaza Ask When the War Will End

Gaza's children want to go home. To their beds, bedrooms, homes and classrooms
UNICEF ahead of the ceasefire: "Enormous, enormous needs"
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UNICEF ahead of the ceasefire: "Enormous, enormous needs"

While Gazabor has already started celebrating the impending ceasefire, UN organizations are cautiously optimistic – but also face an enormous and precarious aid project that awaits. The fact is that the needs are truly enormous, enormous
The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria
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The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria

In one month, over 100 children have either been killed or severely injured by landmines in Syria, according to the UN.
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