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Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime

Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime

Thu 12 Jun 2025 08:39 CEST

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says that it is crucial that food, water and medicines reach into Gaza. Using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare constitutes a war crime, she says

UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan's Darfur Region

UN Aid Convoy Attacked in Sudan's Darfur Region

Tue 3 Jun 2025 13:21 CEST

A UN convoy with aid to the besieged city of al-Fasher in the region of Darfur in Sudan was attacked on Monday, announces the UN children's fund Unicef. At least five people died in the attack, according to the UN

Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls

Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls

Thu 29 May 2025 15:32 CEST

Sweden's government has no plans to resume support to the UN agency Unrwa's operations in Gaza, despite a call from five major aid organizations. If we assess that Unrwa is an organization that can also channel Swedish support in an effective way, we can consider a reprioritization, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa to TT

50,000 Children Killed or Injured in Gaza War: Aid Groups Demand Action

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50,000 Children Killed or Injured in Gaza War: Aid Groups Demand Action

Thu 29 May 2025 06:00 CEST

How many more children must die before the outside world actually does something? Among aid organizations, frustration and questions are growing. 50,000 children have been killed or wounded since the Gaza war broke out

Minister Dousa Criticizes Israeli Statements on Gaza Evictions

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Minister Dousa Criticizes Israeli Statements on Gaza Evictions

Tue 27 May 2025 13:59 CEST

Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) is sharpening his tone towards the Israeli government. He condemns statements about evicting residents in Gaza from the area and demands that at least 800 humanitarian aid trucks be let into Gaza every day

Swedes Donate Record 12.2 Billion Kronor to Non-Profits in 2024

Swedes Donate Record 12.2 Billion Kronor to Non-Profits in 2024

Fri 16 May 2025 05:30 CEST

We Swedes are generous. In 2024, donations to non-profit organizations amounted to 12

UN Reports Zamzam Refugee Camp Nearly Empty Amid Sudan Conflict

UN Reports Zamzam Refugee Camp Nearly Empty Amid Sudan Conflict

Thu 24 Apr 2025 23:30 CEST

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled the enormous refugee camp Zamzam in the Darfur region in western Sudan, reports the UN's humanitarian coordination agency Ocha.

Civilians Targeted in New Attack Amid Sudan's Ongoing Conflict

Civilians Targeted in New Attack Amid Sudan's Ongoing Conflict

Tue 22 Apr 2025 08:49 CEST

More than 30 people were killed when paramilitary forces launched a new attack on one of the larger cities in Darfur, alarm activist groups working in Sudan's raging civil war.

UN: A child is raped every half hour in Congo

UN: A child is raped every half hour in Congo

Fri 11 Apr 2025 19:28 CEST

Thousands of children have been exposed to rape in Congo-Kinshasa in just two months. During the most intense phase of this year's conflict in eastern Congo, a child was raped every half hour, says James Elder from Unicef

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

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

Sun 6 Apr 2025 23:22 CEST

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

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Aid Efforts Intensify

Thu 3 Apr 2025 17:57 CEST

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

UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Gaza in Recent Conflict

Tue 1 Apr 2025 08:53 CEST

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

South Sudan Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in Two Decades

Mon 24 Mar 2025 14:54 CET

Akelius Foundation and Partners Raise 125 Million Kronor for Gaza Education

Akelius Foundation and Partners Raise 125 Million Kronor for Gaza Education

Thu 20 Mar 2025 21:17 CET

A collection for the children in Gaza has gathered 62. 5 million kronor

Unicef Highlights Gaza's Crisis: Children Face Fear and Uncertainty

Unicef Highlights Gaza's Crisis: Children Face Fear and Uncertainty

Wed 19 Mar 2025 19:54 CET

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

UNICEF: 16 million children in Sudan need help

Thu 13 Mar 2025 22:59 CET

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

Thu 13 Mar 2025 11:07 CET

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

Sun 9 Mar 2025 08:47 CET

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

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

Tue 4 Mar 2025 11:49 CET

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

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

Mon 3 Mar 2025 13:39 CET

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"

UNICEF: "Truly Terrifying Situation"

Sun 2 Mar 2025 15:02 CET

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

Militia reportedly takes over million city

Fri 14 Feb 2025 14:35 CET

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

Men fight against female genital mutilation of girls

Sat 8 Feb 2025 17:00 CET

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

Mon 3 Feb 2025 10:54 CET

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

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