Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding
900 children on verge of release could be left in limbo unless new funds are secured
900 children on verge of release could be left in limbo unless new funds are secured
77 children killed or injured in the fighting since the beginning of the year.
Statement from Sara Beysolow Nyanti, UNICEF Representative in Yemen
In the four years since the launch of its international partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, Louis Vuitton has raised more than 10 million US dollars through a global network of stores, customers and employees to support UNICEF’s programmes and help the world’s most vulnerable children.
15 children associated with armed forces and armed groups have been released in South Sudan. The boys ranging from 16 to 18 years of age were taken as prisoners of war during clashes in the northern parts of the country in 2019.
Lebanon’s deteriorating economic situation is threatening the livelihoods of the most vulnerable Lebanese households, putting children and young people’s education, protection and health at risk. UNICEF with partners have activated a cash assistance programme to support approximately 40,000 children from 15,000 Lebanese families.
Statement attributable to Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Two and a half decades after the historic Beijing women’s conference, violence against women and girls still not only common, but accepted
UN officials call for cessation of hostilities and protection of children as conflict is about to enter its 10th year.
A programme to end open defecation in Jharkhand ends up transforming gender roles, with female toilet builders tackling gender gaps and taking on menstrual hygiene management.
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