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INDONESIA - Children flee classrooms with at least one student among dozens killed as earthquake hits West Java
More than 50 education units damaged and children killed in powerful Indonesia earthquake.
UKRAINIANS COLLECT WATER FROM PUDDLES IN KHERSON AS EXPLOSIVES, SHELLING CUT OFF SUPPLIES
Families have not had water and electricity for over two weeks, markets are running low on food and water, and most shops are empty.
“We fled hunger but hunger followed us here”: Children in Somalia face soaring levels of malnutrition
“We fled hunger but hunger followed us here”: Children in Somalia face soaring levels of malnutrition
COP27: A SMALL BUT CRITICAL STEP IN BRINGING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS TO THE TABLE AND AN IMPORTANT WIN ON LOSS AND DAMAGE
Leaders at COP27 have taken a small but critical step in securing justice for children most affected by the climate crisis, by formally recognising children as agents of change and setting up a fund for loss and damage, Save the Children said. But far more needs to be done to secure children’s futures, and on World Children’s Day, the child rights organisation urges leaders to draw inspiration from the voices of children who were heard loudly at this COP.
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
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