“Nothing can justify terrible acts of abuse against women and children in Kasai”: UNICEF
Statement attributable to Marie-Pierre Poirier, UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa
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The Changemakers: 10 youth building peace in their communities
Political instability, labour market challenges and limited space for political and civic participation have led to increasing isolation of youth in societies. Despite this, there are some life-changing movements and activities happening in communities around the world, thanks to young people who are leading the charge for change.
Denied a childhood
In one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s poorest regions, the future of an entire generation of children is at risk.
UNICEF responds to Sierra Leone mudslide as more than 100 children reported dead
UNICEF is on the ground urgently responding to the needs of displaced families affected by the flooding and landslides in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown which have killed several hundred people including at least 109 children, according to government sources. The death-toll is expected to rise, with over 600 people, including many children, still unaccounted for.
In Sierra Leone, mudslides rip a community apart
UNICEF is on the ground urgently responding to the needs of displaced families affected by the flooding and landslides in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown which have killed several hundred people including at least 109 children.
Children are #NotaTarget
Tens of millions of children caught up in armed conflict must be protected from life-threatening attacks and violence.
Youth are what they eat (or don’t eat) at school
This is the first in a series of youth guest blogs providing a diversity of perspectives from Canada’s young people in support of UNICEF Canada’s One Youth movement.
Use of children as ‘human bombs’ rising in northeast Nigeria
Young girls are most frequent victims
Nepal Flood: UNICEF provides immediate response to affected communities
Nepal has experienced incessant rainfall for three days since 11 August 2017.
Water: a precious resource
A restored water treatment plant in Bentiu gives residents new hope.
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