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Over 500 Afghan children killed or injured in 2024 due to unexploded ordna
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UNICEF stated that in 2024, it trained three million children and their guardians on how to recognise and avoid the dangers of explosives.
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2024, one of the worst years for child casualties; 473 million children li
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund in a recent study stated that an estimated 473 million children, more than one in six, are living in conflict zones worldwide.
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Balochistan grapples with severe malnutrition: 49.6 per cent of children a
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A recent nutrition survey has reported that 49.6 per cent of children in Balochistan are grappling with malnutrition, a development that has raised significant alarm among health experts.
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Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza: UN agencies
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza, struggling to meet basic needs amid worsening conditions, according to UN agencies. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and UNICEF both highlight the growing humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children, as residents face
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Israel debunks claims of using water for "acts of genocide" in Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Israel debunked media reports stating that the country is using water in "acts of genocide" by denying clean water to Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's Unit for the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip (COGAT) gave a comprehen
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BMW and UNICEF join hands to empower children in rural India with STEM ski
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], December 11: The BMW Group and UNICEF today announced their partnership in India, aiming to transform the educational landscape for 100,000 children in four states with a focus on foundational learning and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills f
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"Myanmar is now the deadliest country for landmine casualties": United Nat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Myanmar has become the world's deadliest country for landmine casualties, with a staggering 1,052 civilian casualties recorded in 2023 alone, surpassing all other nations. The situation is particularly dire for children, who account for over 20 per cent of the casualties, the UN said.
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"Most important thing is to address pollution," says UNICEF India Represen
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
UNICEF India Representative Cynthia McCaffrey emphasised the importance of India's engagement in global climate discussions, its national and state-level plans, and the urgent need to address air pollution, which affects children worldwide, including in India.
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UNICEF Team visits Tsunami-hit area in Odisha
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Hanlon said that they visited the coastal areas and checked mangrove plantations and other on-the-ground efforts to help create different types of barriers that can help protect the coastline
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Odisha: Team led by UNICEF including representatives from UN visits Bhadra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
International team led by UNICEF visited Bhadrak district of Odisha which included participants from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, as well as representatives from the UN and Reliance Foundation on Monday, to conduct a review on how the Bhadrak district is geared up as far as Tsunami preparedness
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At least 2,406 children killed or injured in 1,000 days of war in Ukraine:
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
At least 2,406 children have been killed or injured since the escalation of the war in Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, according to the latest available verified reports, UNICEF said in a statement on Monday.
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COP 29: Youth delegates from India, Bangladesh, Nepal urge climate action
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Supported by UNICEF, the youth delegates from India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Baku advocated for the inclusion of children's needs in the COP 29 outcome document and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) 3.0 on Monday.
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