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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF is a United Nations institution that provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries.

Most of UNICEF's work is in the field, with staff in over 190 countries and territories.

UNICEF: Malnutrition puts 8 million children at risk of death

UNICEF: Malnutrition puts 8 million children at risk of death 23.06.2022

Food prices have risen sharply this year due to the war in Ukraine, drought tied to climate change in some countries and the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UN children's agency.
UNICEF: 36.5 million children displaced by end of 2021, highest number ever recorded

UNICEF: 36.5 million children displaced by end of 2021, highest number ever recorded 17.06.2022

The UN's children's agency reported that the amount of children fleeing conflict and other crises is the highest number on record. UNICEF says "cascading crises" are to blame.
UNICEF warns of more child deaths as food costs soar

UNICEF warns of more child deaths as food costs soar 17.05.2022

More children are likely to suffer from lethal undernutrition as the war in Ukraine threatens to deepen a global food crisis, the agency says. The availability of emergency therapeutic hunger packs is also threatened.

World Day Against Child Labor: Underage workers on the rise in Africa

World Day Against Child Labor: Underage workers on the rise in Africa 16.05.2022

Child soldiers, underage gold miners, street vendors and cocoa plantation workers: After years of decline in child labor, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many African children back to work.

Millions of Ukrainian children displaced by war 05.04.2022

More than half of Ukraine's 7.5 million children have been displaced by the war. While some have fled with their mothers, others have been separated from their families or sent away on their own in the hope they will reach safety.

Syria prison attack: Children caught in crossfire

Syria prison attack: Children caught in crossfire 27.01.2022

Kurdish-led forces say they have regained control of most of a prison in northern Syria, days after it was seized by "Islamic State" militants. The UN has expressed deep concern about hundreds of children being held at the facility.
David Seymour: Magnum founder and human rights photographer

David Seymour: Magnum founder and human rights photographer 11.12.2021

With his moving photos, David Seymour documented the plight of children as victims of war for UNICEF. The UN Children's Fund now turns 75.

'In Nigeria, the distribution of wealth is uneven' 28.10.2021

Nigeria is Africa’s wealthiest, most populous nation, and its fastest-growing economy. But despite that more than half of the population lives below the poverty line? DW spoke to UNICEF Nutrition Manager Sangita Jacob Duggal about the reasons.
UNICEF: 10,000 children killed or maimed in Yemen since 2016

UNICEF: 10,000 children killed or maimed in Yemen since 2016 19.10.2021

The UN children's agency said Yemen had reached a "shameful milestone'' of four children killed or injured every day. Yemen is considered the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
UNICEF: 1 in 7 young people suffering from mental disorders

UNICEF: 1 in 7 young people suffering from mental disorders 05.10.2021

While the coronavirus pandemic has had a "significant" impact on children and adolescents' mental health, it is "just the tip of the iceberg," says UNICEF.
Coronavirus digest: China vaccinates nearly 1 billion

Coronavirus digest: China vaccinates nearly 1 billion 16.09.2021

China has vaccinated more than 70% of its population. Meanwhile, UNICEF has urged nations to reopen schools. Follow DW for the latest.
No child will escape the impact of climate change: UNICEF

No child will escape the impact of climate change: UNICEF 20.08.2021

Children from India, Philippines and several African countries were "extremely high-risk," the new UNICEF report found. Climate activist Greta Thunberg said world leaders must act instead of just talking.
Conflict in Afghanistan has spread to entire country: UNICEF

Conflict in Afghanistan has spread to entire country: UNICEF 06.08.2021

"Women and children have nowhere else to go in Afghanistan," UNICEF's Mustapha Ben Messaoud told DW. "If we don't put a stop to the violence, then they will have no other option but to make their way to Pakistan, Iran and elsewhere."

Tigray: UN says 100,000 children could die from hunger

Tigray: UN says 100,000 children could die from hunger 30.07.2021

The UN is growing increasingly frustrated with the deteriorating humanitarian situation in conflict-hit Tigray. The region in northern Ethiopia is essentially cut off from aid, with food in refugee camps running out.

Children suffering in Niger's security crisis 22.07.2021

In Niger, jihadist attacks in its southern and western regions have forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. Children are among those bearing the brunt of insecurity. DW's Fred Muvunyi traveled with UNICEF to a camp for displaced people.
As Lebanon nears collapse, EU debates sanctions

As Lebanon nears collapse, EU debates sanctions 02.07.2021

The Lebanese want the EU to sanction political leaders they say are responsible for the country's crisis. Some EU nations are in favor, but experts warn sanctions could be dangerous.
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