UNICEF
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worldWest 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.
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worldRodent 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.
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worldUNICEF 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.
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worldUN 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.
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healthBangladesh 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.
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healthChild 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.
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healthGlobal 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.
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worldUNICEF 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.