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One year after devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, consequences continue to reverberate for affected children and families

Continuing crisis in Syria compounds impact on vulnerable children and families

“I don’t think it’s okay to bring your toys here. There are some children without any toys. They will feel bad, because some of them did not have a chance to take their toys from their homes before it collapsed,” says nine-year-old Shahed on 19 February 2023 at Hussien Bin Ali School, which has been turned into a shelter.

At least 100,000 children affected by Morocco earthquake – UNICEF

Initial reports indicate that approximately 100,000 children have been impacted by the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late on Friday night - the strongest seismic event to hit the Kingdom since 1960.

UNICEF STATEMENT ON THE EARTHQUAKE IN MOROCCO

UNICEF is following the situation and ready to support the Government of Morocco upon its request and under the coordination of the United Nations, to help reach children who may have been impacted by this disaster.

Residents stay out at a square in Marrakesh on September 9, 2023, after an earthquake.

100 days after earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, millions of children continue to face desperate conditions

UNICEF calls for continued support for the 6.2 million children in dire need of humanitarian assistance

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One year after devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, consequences continue to reverberate for affected children and families

At least 100,000 children affected by Morocco earthquake – UNICEF

UNICEF STATEMENT ON THE EARTHQUAKE IN MOROCCO

100 days after earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, millions of children continue to face desperate conditions

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