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Up to three quarters of children and youth face abuse, exploitation and trafficking on Mediterranean migration routes – UNICEF, IOM

Publication date: September 11, 2017

Children from sub-Saharan Africa targeted more than any other group, pointing to impact of discrimination and racism

More than 10 million children live in countries threatened by Hurricane Irma

Publication date: September 7, 2017

More than 10.5 million children live in the countries that are likely to be exposed to the damage from Hurricane Irma, UNICEF warned today. Based on the storm's current trajectory, children in the islands of the Eastern Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba are at risk, including over three million under five years old. UNICEF is concerned that hundreds of thousands of children could suffer the worst effects of the storm, with those living in coastal zones at highest risk.

Back-to-school a time to sound the alarm on Canada’s kids: UNICEF

Publication date: September 5, 2017

As millions of children and youth across Canada head back to school this week, UNICEF Canada is sounding the alarm on their well-being. Higher than average rates of bullying and unhealthy weight, combined with poor mental health are threatening their chances for success.

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on children affected by the violence in Rakhine, Myanmar

Publication date: September 5, 2017

More than 125,000 Rohingya refugees have fled across the border from Rakhine State, Myanmar, into Bangladesh since 25 August, as many as 80 per cent of them are women and children. Many more children in need of support and protection remain in the areas of northern Rakhine State that have been wracked by violence.

Nearly zero progress in reducing the global out-of-school rate over the past decade – UNICEF

Publication date: September 5, 2017

With 11.5 per cent of school-age children – or 123 million – missing out on learning today, compared to 12.8 per cent – or 135 million – in 2007, the percentage of six to 15 year olds who are out of school has barely decreased in the last decade, UNICEF said today.

16 million children affected by massive flooding in South Asia, with millions more at risk

Publication date: September 2, 2017

UNICEF scaling up emergency response to support children and families affected

Spread of acute watery diarrhoea and suspected cholera slows in Yemen amid unprecedented response efforts from unsung local heroes

Publication date: August 28, 2017

Weekly number of reported new cases has declined by one third since June

More than 180 million people lack basic drinking water in countries ravaged by conflict or unrest - UNICEF

Publication date: August 28, 2017

Children living in fragile situations are four times more likely to lack access to basic drinking water

Displaced, disoriented and shocked, children from Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor need urgent assistance and protection

Publication date: August 25, 2017

Statement attributable to Fran Equiza, UNICEF Representative in Syria

Use of children as ‘human bombs’ rising in northeast Nigeria

Publication date: August 22, 2017

Young girls are most frequent victims

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Up to three quarters of children and youth face abuse, exploitation and trafficking on Mediterranean migration routes – UNICEF, IOM

More than 10 million children live in countries threatened by Hurricane Irma

Back-to-school a time to sound the alarm on Canada’s kids: UNICEF

Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on children affected by the violence in Rakhine, Myanmar

Nearly zero progress in reducing the global out-of-school rate over the past decade – UNICEF

16 million children affected by massive flooding in South Asia, with millions more at risk

Spread of acute watery diarrhoea and suspected cholera slows in Yemen amid unprecedented response efforts from unsung local heroes

More than 180 million people lack basic drinking water in countries ravaged by conflict or unrest - UNICEF

Displaced, disoriented and shocked, children from Ar-Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor need urgent assistance and protection

Use of children as ‘human bombs’ rising in northeast Nigeria

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