17 stories tagged #UNICEF

  1. West Bank Violence Surges: Children Shot, Stabbed, and Pepper-Sprayed
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    West Bank Violence Surges: Children Shot, Stabbed, and Pepper-Sprayed

    UNICEF reports 70 children killed and 850 injured in the West Bank since January 2025, amid historic settler attacks and record detention numbers.

    3w ago 2 min read
  2. Rodent Infestation Overruns Gaza Displacement Camps, Threatening Public Health
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    Rodent Infestation Overruns Gaza Displacement Camps, Threatening Public Health

    Rats and weasels infest Gaza camps, biting children and spreading disease amid crumbling sanitation and stalled ceasefire efforts.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. UNICEF Contractors Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza
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    UNICEF Contractors Killed by Israeli Fire in Gaza

    Two water delivery contractors working for UNICEF were killed by Israeli troops in northern Gaza. The UN agency expressed outrage and called for an immediate investigation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. UN Official Condemns Deadly Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Civilians
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    UN Official Condemns Deadly Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Civilians

    Senior UN official Matthias Schmale calls for an end to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians, especially children.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination After 100 Deaths
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    Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination After 100 Deaths

    Over 100 children die as Bangladesh faces deadliest measles outbreak in recent history with 7,500 suspected cases since March 15.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Child Mortality Progress Stalls, UN Report Warns
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    Child Mortality Progress Stalls, UN Report Warns

    Nearly 5 million children die before age five annually, with malnutrition and preventable diseases driving deaths in sub-Saharan Africa.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Global Child Mortality Crisis: 5 Million Preventable Deaths Annually
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    Global Child Mortality Crisis: 5 Million Preventable Deaths Annually

    UN data reveals stalled progress in reducing under-five mortality. Malnutrition and conflict drive crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa, threatening Sustainable Development Goals.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. UNICEF Demands Immediate Release of Children Detained in Iran Protests
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    UNICEF Demands Immediate Release of Children Detained in Iran Protests

    UNICEF expresses grave concern over the detention of minors during recent unrest in Iran, urging their immediate release and humane treatment.

    3mo ago 1 min read