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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
















