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Afghanistan Earthquake: UNICEF's Emergency Response
Following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2024, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency aid to 263,000 affected children, focusing on health, water, sanitation, child protection, and cash assistance, amidst logistical and social challenges.
Afghanistan Earthquake: UNICEF's Emergency Response
Following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2024, UNICEF and partners are providing emergency aid to 263,000 affected children, focusing on health, water, sanitation, child protection, and cash assistance, amidst logistical and social challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition Globally
For the first time, obesity surpasses underweight as the leading form of malnutrition among children and adolescents aged 5-19 globally, driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, according to a new UNICEF report.
Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition Globally
For the first time, obesity surpasses underweight as the leading form of malnutrition among children and adolescents aged 5-19 globally, driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods, according to a new UNICEF report.
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28% Bias Score
Australia's Failing Food Laws Fuel Child Obesity Crisis
UNICEF warns Australia's food laws are inadequate, contributing to a surge in child obesity, exceeding global averages and projected to cost the economy $66 billion annually by 2030.
Australia's Failing Food Laws Fuel Child Obesity Crisis
UNICEF warns Australia's food laws are inadequate, contributing to a surge in child obesity, exceeding global averages and projected to cost the economy $66 billion annually by 2030.
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44% Bias Score
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In Syria, UNICEF provides vital services to 7.5 million children amid a decade-long humanitarian crisis, impacting health, education, and psychosocial well-being, while also supporting community spaces and vocational training.
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In Syria, UNICEF provides vital services to 7.5 million children amid a decade-long humanitarian crisis, impacting health, education, and psychosocial well-being, while also supporting community spaces and vocational training.
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60% Bias Score
Famine Declared in Gaza: IPC System and Response
Famine, the most severe phase of food insecurity, is declared when at least 20 percent of households face extreme food shortages, at least 30 percent of children under five suffer from acute malnutrition, and at least two per 10,000 people die daily from starvation or malnutrition-related diseases; ...
Famine Declared in Gaza: IPC System and Response
Famine, the most severe phase of food insecurity, is declared when at least 20 percent of households face extreme food shortages, at least 30 percent of children under five suffer from acute malnutrition, and at least two per 10,000 people die daily from starvation or malnutrition-related diseases; ...
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20% Bias Score
Katsina Launches Joint Education Committee and Education Trust Fund
UNICEF and the Katsina State Government launched a joint education committee to improve policy and implementation, with plans for a new Education Trust Fund to address insecurity-related challenges and resource gaps impacting education.
Katsina Launches Joint Education Committee and Education Trust Fund
UNICEF and the Katsina State Government launched a joint education committee to improve policy and implementation, with plans for a new Education Trust Fund to address insecurity-related challenges and resource gaps impacting education.
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20% Bias Score
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UN report reveals that globally, more children are obese than underweight, driven by increased access to ultra-processed foods, impacting 188 million children aged 5-19.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
A new UN report reveals that globally, more children are obese than underweight, driven by increased access to ultra-processed foods, impacting 188 million children aged 5-19.
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12% Bias Score
Childhood Obesity in South Africa: A Growing Concern
The number of overweight South African children is rising sharply, driven by factors including increased access to affordable fast food and marketing targeting young people, highlighting the need for public health interventions.
Childhood Obesity in South Africa: A Growing Concern
The number of overweight South African children is rising sharply, driven by factors including increased access to affordable fast food and marketing targeting young people, highlighting the need for public health interventions.
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20% Bias Score
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A Unicef study reveals that globally, the number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5-19) now exceeds those who are underweight, driven by a shift towards ultra-processed foods.
Global Child Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A Unicef study reveals that globally, the number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5-19) now exceeds those who are underweight, driven by a shift towards ultra-processed foods.
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16% Bias Score
Child Homelessness in France Rises Sharply
At least 2,159 children in France spent the night of August 18-19 without shelter, a 6% increase from last year and 30% from 2022, due to saturated emergency shelters and a housing crisis; the actual number is likely much higher.
Child Homelessness in France Rises Sharply
At least 2,159 children in France spent the night of August 18-19 without shelter, a 6% increase from last year and 30% from 2022, due to saturated emergency shelters and a housing crisis; the actual number is likely much higher.
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56% Bias Score
Man-Made Famine in Gaza Claims 18,000 Children
A man-made famine has been declared in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of approximately 18,000 children since October 7, 2023, due to insufficient aid access, despite the proximity of food supplies; the UN attributes this to conflict-related restrictions on aid delivery, a claim disputed by the Israel...
Man-Made Famine in Gaza Claims 18,000 Children
A man-made famine has been declared in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of approximately 18,000 children since October 7, 2023, due to insufficient aid access, despite the proximity of food supplies; the UN attributes this to conflict-related restrictions on aid delivery, a claim disputed by the Israel...
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52% Bias Score
Sudan Crisis: 15 Million Children Need Humanitarian Aid
Over 15 million Sudanese children need humanitarian assistance due to a conflict that began in April 2023, causing widespread displacement, destruction of essential services, and immense suffering; despite challenges, aid workers persevere.
Sudan Crisis: 15 Million Children Need Humanitarian Aid
Over 15 million Sudanese children need humanitarian assistance due to a conflict that began in April 2023, causing widespread displacement, destruction of essential services, and immense suffering; despite challenges, aid workers persevere.
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28% Bias Score
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