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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. .

UNICEF: 16 million children in Sudan need help

Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

The number of registered cases of measles doubled last year compared to the previous year and rose to 127,350 cases, the highest level in Europe in 25 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef. Almost half of those affected by the disease were children under five years old.

Sharp increase in measles - highest in 25 years

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.

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

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.

Sudan's Hidden Crisis: Over 220 Children Raped Amidst Ongoing Conflict

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.

Haiti's Child Soldiers: The Alarming Rise in Gang Recruitment

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.

UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

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.

Militia reportedly takes over million city

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

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.

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

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.

Fear for children in prison: "Will become guinea pigs"

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.

Children's Rights Organizations Criticize Lowered Age of Criminal Responsibility

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: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza

UN Chief: "An Entire Generation Traumatized in Gaza"

A whole generation of children has been traumatized by the war in Gaza, says Tom Fletcher, head of the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. > Cautious estimates show that over 17,000 children are without their families in Gaza, he said at a meeting in the UN Security Council on Thursday.

UN Chief: "An Entire Generation Traumatized in Gaza"

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.

Extreme weather disrupted schooling for millions of children

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.

Kumla to receive convicted children

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: Children in Gaza Ask When the War Will End

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.

UNICEF ahead of the ceasefire: "Enormous, enormous needs"

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. .

The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria

Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition

Over three million small children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Sudan in the coming year, according to the UN. Doctors Without Borders have decided to discontinue their medical activities at a hospital in the capital Khartum, which has been affected by recurring attacks from the warring parties in the civil war.

Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition

First Aid Delivery to War-Torn Khartoum

For the first time in 20 months, relief supplies reach civilians south of Khartoum in war-torn Sudan. 200,000 children and families are now estimated to receive acute aid.

First Aid Delivery to War-Torn Khartoum

New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

The Government has decided on additional humanitarian aid to Gaza of 40 million kronor. The aid, which goes to the UN's children's organization Unicef, will be used, among other things, for supplies during the winter.

New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

Osaid, 2, may soon go blind – denied evacuation

Sick and injured children wait for months to leave Gaza for treatment. Some die while waiting for permission from Israel.

Osaid, 2, may soon go blind – denied evacuation

Prisons being prepared for criminal children

Up to 250 children and young people can soon move into some of Sweden's high-security institutions. 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.

Prisons being prepared for criminal children

Ongoing Alarms from Gaza: Children are Starving to Death

In the shadow of the ceasefire in Lebanon, the war and tragedy in the Gaza Strip continue. "We know that many children are trapped and will starve to death", writes Oxfam.

Ongoing Alarms from Gaza: Children are Starving to Death