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Children in Yemen demand new truce as one child is killed or injured every day in 2022
Children in Yemen are demanding warring parties recommit to preventing attacks and violence against civilians this World Children’s Day, as the conflict escalates with an average of one child killed or injured every day this year, Save the Children said.
States set to adopt first ever international agreement to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas
States will meet at Dublin Castle this Friday, to sign the “Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas”. The landmark agreement addresses the widespread civilian suffering and devastation resulting from the bombing and shelling of cities, towns, and other populated areas. The International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) welcomes the declaration and calls on all states to sign and implement it.
As COP27 enters final days, 70% of Afghan children threatened by extreme weather events as drought predicted to stretch into 2023 – Save the Children
As COP27 enters final days, 70% of Afghan children threatened by extreme weather events as drought predicted to stretch into 2023 – Save the Children
Pressure ramps up on leaders to provide a secure future for children at COP27
Pressure ramps up on leaders to provide a secure future for children at COP27
Save the Children announces new global investment entity to deliver social benefit to millions of children
Save the Children announces new global investment entity to deliver social benefit to millions of children.
Deaths of two girls in Syria’s Al Hol camp highlights risks to women and children: Save the Children
Deaths of two girls in Syria’s Al Hol camp highlights risks to women and children: Save the Children
HAITI: 200,000 more children pushed into hunger since March, as nearly half the population goes hungry
HAITI: 200,000 more children pushed into hunger since March, as nearly half the population goes hungry
One in two refugee children from Ukraine are anxious and worried about their future
Children who have fled Ukraine to live in Europe are struggling with their mental health, with more than one in two children surveyed feeling anxious.
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