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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.
Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition
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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
First Aid Delivery to War-Torn Khartoum
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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
New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter
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New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

Osaid, 2, may soon go blind – denied evacuation
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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
Prisons being prepared for criminal children
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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
Ongoing Alarms from Gaza: Children are Starving to Death
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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
Smog in Pakistan a health hazard for eleven million children
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Smog in Pakistan a health hazard for eleven million children

UNICEF: 50 Children Killed in Two Days in Gaza
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UNICEF: 50 Children Killed in Two Days in Gaza

In two days, 50 children have been killed in the city of Jabalia in Gaza. There, Israeli attacks have razed two apartment buildings where hundreds of people lived, writes Unicef's Secretary-General Cathrine Russel in a statement
Pakistan: Schoolchildren are not allowed to exercise outdoors
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Pakistan: Schoolchildren are not allowed to exercise outdoors

USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel
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USA threatens to withdraw military support to Israel

The USA is urging Israel to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza within 30 days – otherwise, the military support to the country may be affected.
Attack on school in Gaza - bodies in pieces
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Attack on school in Gaza - bodies in pieces

Nearly 30 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike against a school building in central Gaza. The death toll is feared to rise
Only War Games Now – Children Imitate Bombs
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Only War Games Now – Children Imitate Bombs

The same dream of getting their hair back, Ahmad tells in detail how his uncle was blown to pieces. Amal's children only play war now, mimicking the sounds of the Israeli bombs
Only War Games Now – Children Imitate Bombs
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Only War Games Now – Children Imitate Bombs

Same dreams of getting their hair back, Ahmad tells in detail how his uncle was blown to pieces. Amal's children only play war now, mimicking the sounds of the Israeli bombs
Almaprix winner refuses to give voice to hatred
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Almaprix winner refuses to give voice to hatred

One year after the outbreak of war, Palestinian Tamer is releasing his first youth book about the war. The Reading Promotion Institute highlights testimonies from Gaza
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