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DRC: OVER 1.5 MILLION CHILDREN NEED PROTECTION AS GOMA FACES HEAVY FIGHTING, SAVE THE CHILDREN
The security situation in eastern DRC has worsened dramatically, with fighting now reaching Goma, with children the most vulnerable.
MORE THAN 1 MILLION CHILDREN TARGETED IN PREVENTION CAMPAIGN AS MPOX REACHES SIERRA LEONE
More than 1 million children and their families will be targeted in a major Mpox prevention campaign in Sierra Leone launched by Save the Children after the West African country recorded its first cases of the potentially deadly virus.
ATTACKS ON EDUCATION IN UKRAINE DOUBLE IN 2024, LEAVING SOME PARENTS TERRIFIED TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL
New analysis, released on the eve of International Day of Education, shows 576 education facilities in Ukraine – including schools, kindergartens and universities – were damaged or destroyed in 2024 compared to 256 education facilities in 2023.
NEARLY 120,000 CHILDREN DISPLACED IN ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE IN EASTERN DRC
About 120,000 children have been forced from their homes in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the start of the year as a wave of horrifying violence hits villages [1] with some children becoming separated from their parents and one town cut off, said Save the Children.
Nine of 10 cities with worst air pollution globally in Asia with schools closed in some cities
Nine out of the top 10 cities globally with the worst air pollution on Wednesday were in Asia with unhealthy levels of pollution forcing some schools to shut temporarily, Save the Children said.
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Lebanon: Nearly a third of children facing crisis levels of hunger as country reels from year of conflict
Nearly one third of children in Lebanon – 29% - began the new year facing crisis levels of hunger, with some pushed into child labour to support their families, said Save the Children after new data showed an almost 5% increase in child hunger in the past three months.
FOOD, WATER AND MEDICINE PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN ONCE HOSTILITIES PAUSED IN GAZA
Getting food, water, and medical supplies to children in Gaza will be priorities for Save the Children once the pause in hostilities comes into effect on Sunday
VANUATU: More than 12,500 children face disrupted start to school year after devastating earthquakes
At least 12,500 children in Vanuatu look set to start the new school year in temporary learning centres following earthquakes last month that destroyed or damaged at least 100 classrooms across the Pacific nation, Save the Children said.
