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365 children killed as conflict in Yemen continues to escalate

SANAA/AMMAN, 27 July 2015- UNICEF Regional Director Dr. Peter Salama has ended a three-day visit to Yemen, during which he saw first-hand the impact of the country’s brutal conflict on children. The visit came as new UNICEF data confirmed that 365 children have been killed since the conflict escalated in late March. 484 other children have … Continued

At least 279 children killed amidst ongoing violence in Yemen

DUBLIN, 16 Jun 2015 –  The number of children in Yemen who have been killed as a result of conflict over the last 10 weeks is four times that of all those confirmed to have been killed in 2014*. At least 279 children have been killed and 402 injured since the escalation of violence in Yemen which began … Continued

Young people launch innovative #PictureYourRights report into children?s rights in Ireland

Young people representing UNICEF Ireland & the Children?s Rights Alliance members travel to Geneva to address UN Committee Dublin, 10th June 2015 ? Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr. James Reilly TD was this morning presented with an innovative new report into children?s rights in Ireland. #PictureYourRights offers a unique snapshot into life as a young person in Ireland today, highlighting critical issues such as mental health, bullying and direct provision.

Education for almost 1 million children in jeopardy following Nepal Earthquake

UNICEF works to establish child friendly spaces as 90% of schools in Kathmandu remain unable for use Photos and videos are available here: http://uni.cf/1HH6SbO KATHMANDU, 7 May 2015 ? At least 950,000 children in Nepal will not be able to return to school, unless urgent action is taken to provide temporary learning spaces and repair damaged school buildings following the 25 April earthquake ? according to UNICEF. Almost 24,000 classrooms were damaged or destroyed in the 7.8 magnitude quake that hit the country 12 days ago, with many suffering further damage in subsequent aftershocks.

 

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