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Sexual violence against children in Sudan: A growing crisis

Since the beginning of 2024, Sudan has seen a disturbing rise in sexual violence, with more than 200 children, some as young as one, falling victim to rape. According to a report from UNICEF, at least 221 children, including boys, have been raped by armed men. The violence is primarily attributed to......

Gaza's Displaced Face Severe Weather Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

As 2024 began, displaced Palestinians in Gaza confronted severe flooding that submerged temporary shelters and forced the closure of UNICEF medical facilities. The harsh weather conditions have intensified the humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting those in Central Gaza's displacement camps. Residents......

Global Crisis Peaks: Record 473 Million Children Living in Conflict Zones, UNICEF Reports

In what UNICEF has declared its most challenging year on record, 2024 has witnessed an unprecedented surge in children affected by armed conflicts worldwide. A staggering 473 million children – representing one in six globally – now live in conflict zones, marking the highest number since......

Devastating Cyclone Strikes Northern Mozambique: Death Toll Reaches 120 as Millions Face Crisis

The impact of Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has intensified, with official figures now confirming at least 120 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, according to the latest report from the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) released Monday. The destruction has reached catastrophic......

Devastating Cyclone Claims 73 Lives Across Mozambique's Northern Provinces

The death toll from Cyclone Chido has risen to 73 in Mozambique, with the majority of casualties concentrated in the northern Cabo Delgado province. Officials report 66 deaths in Cabo Delgado, four in Nampula, and three in Niassa provinces, while one person remains unaccounted for. The cyclone struck......

Sweden Shifts Gaza Aid Strategy: Suspends UNRWA Support in Favor of Alternative Relief Channels

Sweden has announced a significant change in its humanitarian aid approach to Gaza, deciding to discontinue funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) while increasing overall assistance through other organizations. The decision comes amid mounting......

Children's Lives in Limbo: The Humanitarian Crisis of Medical Evacuations from Gaza

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted its healthcare system, leaving thousands of critically ill patients, including children, waiting for medical evacuations to access life-saving treatments outside the territory. For many, the wait becomes a matter of life and death.   One harrowing......

Drought Devastates Amazon Basin: Over 420,000 Children in Crisis

The Amazon basin is facing an unprecedented drought that has severely impacted more than 420,000 children across Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to a report from UNICEF. This alarming situation has resulted in "dangerous levels" of water scarcity, disrupting essential services and threatening......

UN Report Reveals Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Tindouf Refugee Camps

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Tindouf camps, where rising food prices and extreme environmental conditions continue to affect the Sahrawi refugee population. According to Guterres's latest report, the combination......