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Nearly all children are exposed to the lasting health impacts of climate change, UNICEF says

As the effects of climate change intensify, children around the world are exposed, in varying degrees, to both natural and human-induced hazards that can have a significant impact on their lives.

Euronews

Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says

Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard

The Guardian - UK

Nearly half the world's children exposed to three or more climate risks: Unicef

UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) warned Monday, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.

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Somali children are 'on the edge' as hunger spreads. UNICEF says Iran war has worsened the crisis

Mothers in a displacement camp in southern Somalia struggle to keep their children alive as drought and aid disruptions deepen hunger, a crisis that now also has a link to the far-away Iran war

The Independent UK

More of the world's children are obese than underweight, UN warns

For the first time, more school-aged children are obese than underweight around the world, with the exception of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The warning came in a report released on Wednesday by the United Nations children’s agency Unicef.

Radio France Internationale

More children are obese than underweight in world-first, UNICEF warns

About one in 10 children globally is obese, the UN agency said.

Euronews

Half Of All Gang Members In Haiti Are Children, UN Says

The UN said that half of all gang members in Haiti are now children, a statistic the organization described as "alarming"

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Children in Sudan’s el-Fasher ‘starving’ after 500 days of siege: UNICEF

UN agency warns children in North Darfur city remain cut off from aid and protection as fighting continues to rage.

Al Jazeera

An average of 28 children die daily in Gaza, UNICEF tells Security Council

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Wednesday said each of Gaza's one million children has faced immense suffering. According to Russell, these children will face lifelong impacts.

Euronews

UNICEF says 12 million at risk of sexual violence as Sudan crisis deepens

UN Security Council meets to discuss war’s toll on children as MSF secretary-general slams ‘hollow’ ceasefire calls.

Al Jazeera

UN: Sudan war is world's worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids

The head of the U.N. children's agency says the war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis, with over 30 million people needing aid this year – 16 million of them children

The Independent UK

More than 200 children, some as young as one, raped in Sudan, UNICEF says

Report says rape is ‘being used as a tactic of war’ in violation of international law and and laws protecting children.

Al Jazeera

Scores of children raped by armed men in eastern DRC, UNICEF says

UN agency says children as young as 12 are also being enlisted or coerced to join the fighting by armed groups.

Al Jazeera

Armed men have raped dozens of children in eastern Congo, UNICEF says

An aid agency is receiving ‘horrific reports’ of violence against children

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242 Mn Children's Schooling Disrupted By Climate Shocks In 2024: UNICEF

Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year -- roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring an "overlooked" aspect of the climate crisis.

The Independent UK

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

The United Nations says it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so it can reach all those in need

The National (Scotland)

Charities call for 'enormous' increase in aid during Gaza ceasefire

Leading charities have warned that an “enormous” increase in humanitarian aid will be needed after an initial agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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“Not Being Bathed”: 40 Signs The Kids Are Not Alright Because Of Bad Parenting

"Not being bathed. Distracted, hungry, injured, lethargic, behavior issues, not wanting to go home": people are sharing the red flags that scream a child has terrible parents. The post “Not Being Bathed”: 40 Signs The Kids Are Not Alright Because Of Bad Parenting first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Al Jazeera

One in six children live in conflict zones this year: UNICEF

More children than ever have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to conflict, according to the UN agency.

The Guardian - UK

Almost one in five children live in conflict zones, says Unicef

UN humanitarian body warns that dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the ‘new normal’

The Guardian - UK

Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

Without action on climate crisis, far greater numbers of children will also experience floods, wildfires and droughts, according to report

Evening Standard

Children death toll in Vladimir Putin's 1,000-day war in Ukraine 'rises to 660' as another youngster killed

‘Children have been killed in their beds, in hospitals and playgrounds, leaving families devastated by the loss of young lives or life-altering injuries,’ says UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

The Guardian - UK

Vaccination centre and aid official’s car bombarded in Gaza, says UN

Unicef director says three children injured after polio clinic came under fire despite promised humanitarian pause

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Israeli attacks kill at least 31 people in Gaza, medics say – as it happened

Nearly half of those killed were reported to be in northern Gaza, where the IDF has been conducting an intense assault

Al Jazeera

UN says one child a day killed in Israel’s war on Lebanon in past month

As Israel expands its offensive and campaign of forced displacements, UNICEF says 10 children are injured daily.

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