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Top Writers Write Short Stories for Children’s Rights

Top Writers Write Short Stories for Children’s Rights

Over 200 prominent writers including novelists, playwrights and poets, have joined a global literary campaign this week, penning ‘tiny stories’ of around seven lines each to highlight Universal Children’s Day and the injustice so many of the world’s poorest and most disadvantaged children still face. The short story series kicks…
1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity: UNICEF

1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity: UNICEF

1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity: UNICEF By 2050, 35 million more children are projected to be exposed to high or very high levels of water stress. A new UNICEF report reveals that 1 in 3 children – or 739 million worldwide – already live in areas…
Devastating Impact of War in Ukraine on Children’s Education

Devastating Impact of War in Ukraine on Children’s Education

Devastating Impact of War in Ukraine on Children’s Education UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom travelled to Ukraine to meet children and families affected by the war. During his 3-day visit to Kyiv, Irpin and Demydiv, Bloom witnessed how the war in Ukraine continues to have a devastating impact on children’s…
UN Human Rights Youth Advisory Board Launched

UN Human Rights Youth Advisory Board Launched

A newly launched UN Human Rights Youth Advisory Board aims to empower and mobilize young people to stand up for their human rights.  “The establishment of the Youth Advisory Board marks the first such initiative by UN Human Rights at the global level,” said Imma Guerras-Delgado, Coordinator of the UN…
Education for Justice Helps Children Learn Rule of Law

Education for Justice Helps Children Learn Rule of Law

Education has a fundamental role in building a culture of respect for the law and to prevent crime and violence.  Through the Education for Justice (E4J) initiative, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has developed educational tools and resources for educators worldwide to support strengthening the rule…
UNICEF Needs Funds for Children Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

UNICEF Needs Funds for Children Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

UNICEF is appealing for US$1.6 billion to support its humanitarian response for children impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, up from $651.6 million requested in a similar appeal late March. According to UNICEF, this increase reflects the devastating socioeconomic consequences of the disease and families’ rising needs. As the outbreak enters its…
India Makes Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse

India Makes Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in India held Thursday a consultation on development of Preventive Strategy on Child Sexual Abuse in Delhi. It was chaired by Stuti Kacker, Chairperson, NCPCR. She expressed her concern about growing incidents of sexual abuse of young children in the country.…