Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children

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Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Officer Salim Oweis  – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Salim Oweis is available for interview.  August 9, 2024 – “The … Continued

UNICEF statement on impact of recent attacks in the Middle East on children

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Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Adele Khodr on the impact of the recent violence and attacks in the Middle East on children    August 8, 2024 – “Children in many countries in the Middle East are facing a harsh reality today more than ever before – life shrouded by uncertainty and violence. “The surge in … Continued

Child casualties in the West Bank skyrocket in the past nine months – UNICEF

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Child casualties in the West Bank skyrocket in the past nine months – UNICEF On average, one Palestinian child was killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, every two days since October 2023, a nearly two-and-a-half-fold increase from the previous nine months. 22 July 2024 – A total of 143 Palestinian children have been … Continued

Acute malnutrition has doubled in one month in the north of Gaza strip

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Acute malnutrition has doubled in one month in the north of Gaza strip 1 in 3 children under 2 years of age are today acutely malnourished in the north, according to nutrition screenings conducted by UNICEF and partners NEW YORK/DUBLIN, 15 MARCH 2024 –31 per cent – or 1 in 3 children under 2 years … Continued

UNICEF deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Jenin, in the West Bank

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STATEMENT UNICEF deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Jenin, in the West Bank Statement by Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the escalation of violence in Jenin, Palestine UNICEF Ireland Executive Director Peter Power is available for interview   AMMAN/DUBLIN, 5 July 2023 – “UNICEF is … Continued

UNICEF calls for the protection of all children amidst increased violence in the State of Palestine and Israel

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PRESS RELEASE UNICEF calls for the protection of all children amidst increased violence in the State of Palestine and Israel AMMAN/DUBLIN, 29 January 2023 – “UNICEF is alarmed by the latest escalation of violence that has left many children dead and injured in the State of Palestine and Israel. All children are entitled to special protection under international … Continued

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