UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note: Sudan - A crisis of neglect
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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Almost half a billion children live in areas experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents – UNICEF
In Canada, children are more frequently exposed to extremely hot temperatures as heatwave frequency has doubled compared to 60 years ago.
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
Humanitarian pauses vital for critical polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip
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.
Children at significant risk from surging mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - UNICEF
New variant adds extra burden for children and families living through conflict and displacement
Avoid fraud: How to protect yourself
UNICEF is deeply concerned about the fraudulent use of our name and logo by unethical individuals who deliberately abuse the trust of UNICEF supporters worldwide. Following are details on how fraud is perpetrated – and how to help protect both UNICEF and yourself from its potentially serious consequences.
Acute malnutrition surges in Government of Yemen-controlled areas with extremely critical conditions reported in West Coast areas
Diseases, high food insecurity, and limited access to safe drinking water are driving up acute malnutrition among vulnerable children
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