Extreme Heat Puts Pregnant Women and Unborn Babies at Greater Risk, New Research Warns
Rising global temperatures are creating a serious health challenge for pregnant women and their unborn babies, with new research highlighting...
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WHO and UN Agencies Introduce Global Framework to Track Extreme Heat Risks for Pregnant Women and Children
GENEVA — International health and humanitarian organisations have introduced a new global framework to help countries measure and address the...
Sweden Supports Ukraine’s Social Workers to Improve Protection for Children and Vulnerable People
Sweden is supporting a new Ukrainian initiative designed to strengthen the skills of social workers and improve assistance for children,...
New Funding Initiative Aims to Strengthen Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Vulnerable Countries
New York, United States: A new funding arrangement worth $25 million is expected to support access to essential medicines and...
US and UNICEF Reach $25 Million Agreement to Support Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in 15 Countries
The United States and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have reached a reported agreement worth $25 million to support...
UNICEF Warns of Continuing Child Casualties in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Efforts
The humanitarian situation for children in Gaza remains a major international concern, with reports of continued casualties highlighting the dangers...
El Niño Threat Could Reach Hundreds of Millions of Children Across Nearly 100 Countries
A potential El Niño climate event could expose hundreds of millions of children to heightened environmental and humanitarian risks, according...
Ebola Crisis in Eastern DR Congo Leaves More Than 1,900 Children Separated From Families
A major humanitarian challenge is unfolding in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where more than 1,900 children have reportedly...
UNICEF Warns Renewed Conflict in Yemen Deepens Humanitarian Crisis for Millions of Children
Amman: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that renewed hostilities in Yemen are creating severe humanitarian challenges for...
SOFI 2026 Examines the Global Fight Against Hunger and Malnutrition
The latest global assessment of food security and nutrition has been released, bringing together the expertise of five major United...
Measles Threat Intensifies Worldwide as Nearly 11 Million Infections Are Expected in 2026
AI Generated Picture A renewed global measles surge is putting millions of people at risk in 2026, with health experts...
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 Concludes with Renewed Global Call to Strengthen Support for Mothers and Babies
As World Breastfeeding Week 2026 concludes on 7 August, governments, healthcare professionals, international organizations, and community groups are reaffirming the...
In Croatia, Four-Year-Old Toma Takes Steps Toward a More Independent Future With Therapy Support
For four-year-old Toma in Croatia, every new movement, every new word, and every small achievement represents a major milestone. With...
One Month After Venezuela’s Earthquakes: Children Continue to Face an Uncertain Future as Recovery Efforts Intensify
One month has passed since powerful earthquakes struck parts of Venezuela, leaving thousands of families struggling to rebuild their lives....
A Mother’s Fight Against Ebola: The Story of Survival, Hope, and Healing in DR Congo
In the midst of one of the world's most dangerous disease outbreaks, a remarkable story of resilience emerged from the...
More Than Play: How Everyday Playtime Supports a Child’s Mental Health and Emotional Growth
June 20: When adults see children building forts from blankets, creating imaginary worlds with toys, or laughing during a game...
Climate Risk and Children: UNICEF Highlights Urgent Need for Child-Focused Climate Action
As climate-related disasters intensify across the globe, children are emerging as one of the most vulnerable groups facing rising risks...
UNICEF Steps Up Support as Afghan Families Return from Iran Amid Growing Crisis
A worsening humanitarian situation is unfolding in Afghanistan as increasing numbers of children and families cross back from Iran after...
UNICEF Warns of Grave Risks to Children Amid Escalating Violence in the Middle East
The United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF, has expressed deep concern over the recent surge in military escalation across parts of...
Millions of Children Still Unregistered at Birth, Warns UNICEF Report
According to the latest 2024 estimates by UNICEF, nearly 150 million children under the age of five around the world...
UNICEF Urges Immediate Ceasefire After Fatal Attack on Children in Gaza
UNICEF has issued a strong condemnation following the reported deaths of seven children in Gaza, tragically killed while waiting for...
UNICEF Condemns Tragic Loss of Civilian Lives in Gaza Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Symbolic Photo Gaza Strip The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has issued a grave statement highlighting the dire humanitarian situation...
UNICEF’s 2024 Polio Campaign Marks Major Global Health Milestone
In 2024, UNICEF marked a significant triumph in global health by distributing more than 1.5 billion doses of the polio...
MENA’s Youngest Victims: The Urgent Need to Protect Children from Conflict
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a heartbreaking crisis—half of its children are growing up amid conflict....
