New EU Policy to Protect Migrant and Refugee Children

New EU Policy to Protect Migrant and Refugee Children

UNICEF and UNHCR welcomed Wednesday a new policy guidance from the European Commission as an important milestone for the protection of migrant and refugee children. “It is the first EU policy to address the situation and rights of all children in migration – refugee and migrant children, children alone and…
UNESCO Launches #Unite4Heritage for Young Citizens in Sharjah

UNESCO Launches #Unite4Heritage for Young Citizens in Sharjah

#Unite4Heritage is a global movement led by UNESCO that aims to celebrate and safeguard cultural heritage and diversity around the world. Launched in response to the recent attacks on heritage, the campaign calls on everyone to celebrate the places, objects and cultural traditions that make the world a vibrant place.…
Trump’s Muslim Ban Order to Affect Child Refugees

Trump’s Muslim Ban Order to Affect Child Refugees

Worldwide 28 million children have been uprooted by conflict, driven from their homes by violence and terror. They need our help. By Rakesh Raman As the new U.S. President Donald Trump had signed an executive order last week to suspend resettlement of Syrian refugees indefinitely and all other refugee resettlement…
Protect Children’s Right to Education in Kashmir: Amnesty

Protect Children’s Right to Education in Kashmir: Amnesty

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) state government should bring to justice those responsible for the burning of schools in Kashmir and end the occupation of schools by security forces, Amnesty International India said today. Since July, Amnesty says, at least 25 schools have been completely or partially burnt across 10…
Campaign on Children’s Exposure to Violence Launched

Campaign on Children’s Exposure to Violence Launched

Futures Without Violence, in partnership with the Department of Justice, announced Wednesday the launch of the first national campaign that will raise awareness, teach skills, and inspire public action to address children’s exposure to violence and childhood trauma. The multi-year “Changing Minds” campaign will motivate teachers, coaches, counselors, health professionals,…
UNICEF Launches Back-to-School Campaign in Iraq

UNICEF Launches Back-to-School Campaign in Iraq

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched its back-to-school campaign to help millions missing out on education several weeks before the start of the new school year. UNICEF, together with the Iraqi Ministry of Education, launched a nationwide ‘Back to School’ campaign in 10 governorates. Some 3.5 million school-aged Iraqi…
Out-of-School Children Face the Risk of Abuse and Exploitation

Out-of-School Children Face the Risk of Abuse and Exploitation

Out-of-School Children Face the Risk of Abuse and Exploitation In the top 10 countries with the highest rates of children missing out on primary education, nearly 2 in every 5 children – 18 million - are out of school, UNICEF said today. Liberia is home to the highest proportion of…