At least five children reportedly killed and 20 injured in shelling of school and market in El Obeid city, Sudan
Statement by UNICEF Sudan Representative Sheldon Yett
Statement by UNICEF Sudan Representative Sheldon Yett
WHO and UNICEF request all parties to the conflict to implement humanitarian pauses in the Gaza Strip for seven days to allow for two rounds of vaccination campaigns to take place. These pauses in fighting would allow children and families to safely reach health facilities and community outreach workers to get to children who cannot access health facilities for polio vaccination. Without the humanitarian pauses, the delivery of the campaign will not be possible.
New variant adds extra burden for children and families living through conflict and displacement
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Diseases, high food insecurity, and limited access to safe drinking water are driving up acute malnutrition among vulnerable children
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UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work day in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.
UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work day in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.
UNICEF works to provide uninterrupted access to education for children affected by conflicts and crises.
UNICEF is working to ensure that Rohingya refugees have access to education, healthcare, safe water and sanitation.
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