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100,000 Children Threatened As Conflict Escalates in West Mosul

100,000 Children Threatened As Conflict Escalates in West Mosul

There are alarming reports of civilians including several children being killed in west Mosul. Some were reportedly killed as they desperately tried to flee the fighting which is intensifying by the hour. “Children’s lives are on the line. Children are being killed, injured and used as human shields,” said Peter…
Conflict Affected Brains of 87 Million Children: UNICEF

Conflict Affected Brains of 87 Million Children: UNICEF

More than 86.7 million children under the age of 7 have spent their entire lives in conflict zones, putting their brain development at risk, UNICEF said today. During the first 7 years of life a child’s brain has the potential to activate 1,000 brain cells every second. Each one of…
Over 250,000 Children Impacted by Conflict in Colombia

Over 250,000 Children Impacted by Conflict in Colombia

Hostilities in Colombia have disrupted the lives of more than a quarter of a million children since peace talks began three years ago, the United Nations children's agency has reported. Of that figure, nearly 230,000 have been displaced and an estimated 1,000 children were used or recruited by non-State armed…
One in Four Children in Conflict Zones Out of School

One in Four Children in Conflict Zones Out of School

In 22 countries affected by conflict, nearly 24 million children living in crisis zones are out of school, UNICEF said Tuesday. The analysis highlights that nearly one in four of the 109.2 million children of primary and lower secondary school age - typically between six and 15 years – living…
Over 16 Million Babies Born into Conflict in 2015: UNICEF

Over 16 Million Babies Born into Conflict in 2015: UNICEF

More than 16 million babies were born in conflict zones in 2015 – 1 in 8 of all births worldwide this year – UNICEF said today, a figure that underscores the vulnerability faced by increasing numbers of children. “Every two seconds, a newborn takes their first breath in the midst…
Germany Offers €250 Million for Children Caught in Conflict

Germany Offers €250 Million for Children Caught in Conflict

The German Government’s contribution of €250 million this year will reach millions of children caught in conflict, UNICEF said Tuesday. The funds will support UNICEF’s programs for children and families in the most volatile regions of the world including Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen. Support will also be…
Safer Learning Planned for Children Caught in Syrian Conflict

Safer Learning Planned for Children Caught in Syrian Conflict

More than 2 million children whose lives have been torn apart by the conflict in Syria will have better access to education in safe environments through an agreement signed last week by the European Union (EU) and UNICEF. The grants worth €62 million ($69 million) will scale up UNICEF and…