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Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’

Catherine Russell, head of UN child rights agency, UNICEF, appealed for greater protection efforts by both the international community and the parties to the conflict, and a political solution to end the war. “Children are depending on this Council to provide solutions. We cannot and we must not let them down,” she said. Young lives … Read moreUkraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’

UNICEF renews school protection call in Ukraine amid ‘deadly reality’ of attacks

John Marks, interim UNICEF Representative in Ukraine, issued a renewed appeal for schools to be protected as war rages on. “During the first week of the new academic year, educational facilities in areas including Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, Lviv and Sumy were reportedly damaged in attacks,” he said. “Evacuations across areas closer to the frontline … Read moreUNICEF renews school protection call in Ukraine amid ‘deadly reality’ of attacks

Nearly 2,000 children killed in Ukraine war: UNICEF

UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office and its Regional Director, Regina De Dominicis, released a joint statement saying, “At least 1,993 children in Ukraine have been killed or injured since the escalation of war more than two years ago, an average of two child casualties each day.”  The statement said this tally of children’s … Read moreNearly 2,000 children killed in Ukraine war: UNICEF

Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

Attacks that occurred between January and March left 25 children dead, including a two-month-old, said the agency. During the first three weeks of April, nine children lost their lives during attacks. UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina De Dominicis, said during a visit to the wartorn country that children and families are … Read moreUkraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

UNICEF urges support for children, as wildfires rage across Greece

Fuelled by record temperatures and high winds, the deadly fires that began across the country in July have so far claimed 27 lives, including two children – both asylum seekers, according to news reports. They were among 18 bodies discovered by Greek authorities on 22 August in the national forest of Dadia, in the northeast, … Read moreUNICEF urges support for children, as wildfires rage across Greece

UNICEF laments deaths of pregnant mother and toddler in Mediterranean Sea shipwreck

A pregnant woman and a young child died when two boats carrying scores of migrants sank in rough seas off the Italian island of Lampedusa on Sunday, according to media reports.  The boats had reportedly departed from Sfax, Tunisia, and many of the passengers were believed to be from sub-Saharan African countries. In a statement … Read moreUNICEF laments deaths of pregnant mother and toddler in Mediterranean Sea shipwreck

UNICEF warns of deepening inequalities in Europe and Central Asia

The report on children’s rights is the first of its kind to bring together existing data and analysis for all countries in the region, while highlighting critical data gaps that need to be filled.  Data deficit  UNICEF Regional Director Afshan Khan said the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, climate change and the current economic and … Read moreUNICEF warns of deepening inequalities in Europe and Central Asia

Ukraine war disrupts education for more than five million children: UNICEF

The impact of the conflict only compounds the two years of education lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than eight years of war for children in the east of the country.  UNICEF issued the appeal on the International Day of Education, which is marked annually on 24 January.  No ‘pause button’  Schools provide … Read moreUkraine war disrupts education for more than five million children: UNICEF

Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF |

“Once again, as in all wars, the reckless decisions of adults are putting children at extreme risk. There are no armed operations of this kind that do not result in children being harmed,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a statement.  Likely underestimate  The Russian invasion of Ukraine began nearly six months ago, and … Read moreNearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF |