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Tag: UNICEF
UNHCR and UNICEF warn of Sahel crisis becoming ‘problem for the world’
"If we don't act now," the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in the Sahel will "become a problem for the world," a senior UNHCR official ... Read More
UNICEF warns of rise in violence against children in Sahel
The UNICEF urged protection for children in the central Sahel after a surge in violence against them by 130% by the end of last year. ... Read More
Southern Africa hit by extreme drought, leaving some 20 millions facing hunger
The unprecedented drought that has enveloped large parts of southern Africa since late last year has impacted more than 6 million people in Zambia, 3 ... Read More
Africa marks International Women’s Day vowing to further reduce gender inequality
African countries on Friday (8 March) marked the International Women’s Day by reflecting on the plight of millions of women across the continent, with leaders ... Read More
Morocco/Earthquake: UNICEF voices readiness to support affected children & families
UN Children’s agency has voiced readiness to further support Moroccan children and families affected by the powerful quake that hit last Friday the North African ... Read More
National Conference on Protection of Children in Contact with Law kicks off in Skhirat
The national Conference on the protection of children in contact with the law kicked off on Monday in Skhirat, in the presence of a host ... Read More
UNICEF report warns of ‘backslide’ in vaccination of children in Africa
Nearly 13 million children in Africa missed one or more vaccinations and 8.7 million didn't receive a single dose of any vaccine between 2019 and ... Read More
Acute undernutrition among mothers surges in Africa, UNICEF warns
Twelve countries, including Ten in Africa, are hardest hit by the global food and nutrition crisis among adolescent girls and women, UNICEF warned Monday (6 ... Read More
Escalating Tigray war: UNICEF condemns deadly attack by Ethiopian forces
UNICEF has condemned an air strike by Ethiopian forces in the Tigray region which locals say hit a kindergarten called Red Kids Paradise, killing four ... Read More
Horn of Africa is sliding toward famine, UN agencies warn
Severe hunger is sliding toward famine-like conditions in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia, United Nations (UN) agencies warn, which is the result of ... Read More