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Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Maternal Health Crisis: Nigeria Accounts for 29% of Global Maternal Deaths
A new UN report reveals that nine sub-Saharan African countries have extremely high maternal mortality rates, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent (75,000 deaths) of the global total, highlighting severe healthcare inequalities.
Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Maternal Health Crisis: Nigeria Accounts for 29% of Global Maternal Deaths
A new UN report reveals that nine sub-Saharan African countries have extremely high maternal mortality rates, with Nigeria accounting for nearly 29 percent (75,000 deaths) of the global total, highlighting severe healthcare inequalities.
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Somalia: 701 Cases of Child Sexual Abuse Confirmed
A UN report confirms 701 cases of child sexual abuse in Somalia between October 2019 and September 2021, highlighting a severe global issue where 1 in 8 girls worldwide experience sexual violence, with 79 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa affected before age 18.
Somalia: 701 Cases of Child Sexual Abuse Confirmed
A UN report confirms 701 cases of child sexual abuse in Somalia between October 2019 and September 2021, highlighting a severe global issue where 1 in 8 girls worldwide experience sexual violence, with 79 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa affected before age 18.
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Hepburn's War: From Childhood Hardship to Humanitarian Icon
Audrey Hepburn, born in 1929, overcame a childhood of war, hunger, and poverty in Nazi-occupied Netherlands to become a globally renowned actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using her fame to aid children worldwide, a journey detailed in the new graphic novel "La guerra de Audrey".
Hepburn's War: From Childhood Hardship to Humanitarian Icon
Audrey Hepburn, born in 1929, overcame a childhood of war, hunger, and poverty in Nazi-occupied Netherlands to become a globally renowned actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using her fame to aid children worldwide, a journey detailed in the new graphic novel "La guerra de Audrey".
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UNICEF Builds 165 Schools in Afghanistan, Addressing Education Crisis
UNICEF and UNDP are building 165 schools in Afghanistan, benefiting over 33,000 children (half girls), with solar power, sanitation, and water facilities, improving access to education amid widespread shortages.
UNICEF Builds 165 Schools in Afghanistan, Addressing Education Crisis
UNICEF and UNDP are building 165 schools in Afghanistan, benefiting over 33,000 children (half girls), with solar power, sanitation, and water facilities, improving access to education amid widespread shortages.
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Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Malnutrition Fight in South Sudan
In South Sudan, 7.7 million people face acute food insecurity, with 2.1 million children under 5 projected to suffer from severe wasting by July 2025 due to conflict, climate change, and economic pressures; foreign aid cuts threaten UNICEF programs treating 44,000 severely wasted children, risking i...
Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Malnutrition Fight in South Sudan
In South Sudan, 7.7 million people face acute food insecurity, with 2.1 million children under 5 projected to suffer from severe wasting by July 2025 due to conflict, climate change, and economic pressures; foreign aid cuts threaten UNICEF programs treating 44,000 severely wasted children, risking i...
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Syrian Teen Saves Father's Life Using Knowledge from UNICEF Program
In war-torn Syria, 15-year-old Mohammed used knowledge from a UNICEF child-friendly space to prevent his father from touching unexploded ordnance, highlighting the program's effectiveness in saving lives and addressing the estimated 324,000 unexploded ordnance pieces across the country.
Syrian Teen Saves Father's Life Using Knowledge from UNICEF Program
In war-torn Syria, 15-year-old Mohammed used knowledge from a UNICEF child-friendly space to prevent his father from touching unexploded ordnance, highlighting the program's effectiveness in saving lives and addressing the estimated 324,000 unexploded ordnance pieces across the country.
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Gaza: UNICEF Reports Hundreds of Child Casualties in Renewed Israeli Offensive
Since Israel's March 18th offensive, at least 322 children have been killed and 609 injured in Gaza, according to UNICEF, which uses Hamas health ministry figures disputed by Israel; the UN agency also reports 15,000 children killed and 34,000 injured since October 2023.
Gaza: UNICEF Reports Hundreds of Child Casualties in Renewed Israeli Offensive
Since Israel's March 18th offensive, at least 322 children have been killed and 609 injured in Gaza, according to UNICEF, which uses Hamas health ministry figures disputed by Israel; the UN agency also reports 15,000 children killed and 34,000 injured since October 2023.
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Yemen Conflict: UNICEF Reports Unprecedented Child Malnutrition After 10 Years of War
On March 25th, UNICEF released a report highlighting the dire situation of Yemeni children, 10 years into the conflict; airstrikes continue, and malnutrition rates are at an unprecedented high, with half the population relying on aid while funding is at only 25% of what is needed.
Yemen Conflict: UNICEF Reports Unprecedented Child Malnutrition After 10 Years of War
On March 25th, UNICEF released a report highlighting the dire situation of Yemeni children, 10 years into the conflict; airstrikes continue, and malnutrition rates are at an unprecedented high, with half the population relying on aid while funding is at only 25% of what is needed.
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UN Report: 4.8 Million Child Deaths in 2023, Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
A UN report reveals 4.8 million child deaths globally in 2023, mostly preventable, with 2.3 million occurring within 28 days of birth; funding cuts threaten progress toward reducing this.
UN Report: 4.8 Million Child Deaths in 2023, Funding Cuts Threaten Progress
A UN report reveals 4.8 million child deaths globally in 2023, mostly preventable, with 2.3 million occurring within 28 days of birth; funding cuts threaten progress toward reducing this.
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Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
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Global Surge in Children Affected by Conflict Demands Urgent Action
More than one in six children globally live in conflict zones, facing violence, displacement, and the denial of aid; UNICEF urges global action to protect children from the horrors of war and reverse this deadly "new normal.
Global Surge in Children Affected by Conflict Demands Urgent Action
More than one in six children globally live in conflict zones, facing violence, displacement, and the denial of aid; UNICEF urges global action to protect children from the horrors of war and reverse this deadly "new normal.
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Sudan Conflict: At Least 221 Children Raped Since 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, at least 221 children in Sudan have been raped, with many more cases likely unreported due to fear and stigma. This horrific violence, a tactic of war, is perpetrated by armed men against girls and boys, including infants, and causes immeasurable trauma. UNICEF and partn...
Sudan Conflict: At Least 221 Children Raped Since 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, at least 221 children in Sudan have been raped, with many more cases likely unreported due to fear and stigma. This horrific violence, a tactic of war, is perpetrated by armed men against girls and boys, including infants, and causes immeasurable trauma. UNICEF and partn...
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36% Bias Score
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