Children are bearing the brunt of the ongoing violence in Gaza. Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, reports from the only paediatric unit in the north of Gaza.
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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.
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Widespread flooding, heavy rainfall and landslides in Nepal have killed 217 people, including 35 children, and damaged homes and critical infrastructure. UNICEF is working with partners to respond to children's needs and providing tarpaulins for shelter, safe water, hygiene products, and bed nets. https://uni.cf/4eCasaK
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Between persistent insecurity in Haiti and her family’s financial difficulties, Sofia, 16, had to drop out of school multiple times. After visiting her new school and being given new learning kits from UNICEF and partners, she can’t stop smiling. Safe and quality education, #ForEveryChild.
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Over 300,000 children have been displaced by the ongoing violence in Lebanon, according to Government reports. Over the last week, at least 80 children have reportedly been killed in attacks, while hundreds more have been injured. UNICEF and partners are delivering drinking water, medical supplies, mattresses and blankets, and hygiene, dignity and baby kits. We are providing health and nutrition, child protection and psychosocial support services for children. UNICEF continues to call for an urgent cessation of hostilities and for the protection of children and civilian infrastructure. Full statement: https://uni.cf/3Y3Ei2d
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More children are in need of humanitarian assistance now than at any time since the Second World War. As crises and conflicts exacerbate, the funds allotted to protect children are unable to keep up with their rising needs. Kitty van der Heijden, our Deputy Executive Director, shares her reflections after #UNGA on how UNICEF’s partnerships with the private sector are helping address these inequities and ensuring children in crisis receive the life-saving support they need.
Equity in our humanitarian response: lessons from UNGA
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