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- 1UNICEF urges urgent action to protect Iraq's rivers and children's health▼UNICEF backs urgent action to protect Iraq’s rivers and children’s health
UNICEF is calling for urgent measures to safeguard Iraq's rivers, warning that deteriorating water quality poses a serious risk to children's health. The appeal highlights concerns over pollution and water scarcity affecting families across Iraq, and urges authorities and partners to act to ensure safe water and protect vulnerable communities.
- 2Mozambique pledges stronger multisectoral action on nutrition▼Mozambique commits to further advance multisectoral action on nutrition
Mozambique has committed to further advancing multisectoral action on nutrition, according to UNICEF. The pledge signals the government's intention to coordinate efforts across sectors such as health, agriculture and education to tackle malnutrition. The development comes amid continued concern over child malnutrition in the region, with UNICEF highlighting the country's commitment to strengthening national nutrition strategies.
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UNICEF France is pressing for a salary increase for teachers, arguing that better pay is key to improving conditions in schools. According to 20 Minutes, the organisation is making teacher revaluation a central demand in its advocacy around education. The call adds to ongoing debate in France over the status and compensation of school staff.
- 4UNICEF: one in five Lebanese children goes to bed hungry●Lebanon: one in five children goes to bed hungry, says UNICEF Four in five households in Lebanon struggle to afford basi
UNICEF reports that one in five children in Lebanon goes to bed hungry, with four in five households unable to afford basic necessities. The agency says children are increasingly skipping food, missing school and being pushed into work, as conflict worsens an already severe economic crisis.
- 5Drone strike on Sudan displacement shelter reportedly kills or injures 13 children▼13 children reportedly killed or injured in drone strike on displacement shelter in Al Obeid, Sudan
UNICEF reports that 13 children were killed or injured in a drone strike that hit a shelter for displaced people in Al Obeid, Sudan. The UN agency condemned the attack, highlighting the toll of Sudan's war on civilians, as fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace millions across the country.
- 6UNICEF urges climate-proof birth registration systems▼Securing and Adapting Birth Registration Systems in Response to Climate Change-Induced Disasters
UNICEF is calling on governments to secure and adapt birth registration systems as climate change-induced disasters displace families and destroy civil records. Without functioning registration, children affected by floods, storms and displacement risk losing access to education, healthcare and legal identity. The agency argues that resilient, digital-ready registration infrastructure should be treated as essential climate adaptation, not just paperwork.
- 7Therapeutic Food sachets give child named Hassan a second start▼Sachets that support growth: How Therapeutic Food Gave Hassan a Second Start
UNICEF shares the story of Hassan, a young child treated with ready-to-use therapeutic food supplied in small sachets, describing how the treatment helped him recover and grow after severe malnutrition. The piece highlights how simple, packaged therapeutic foods can save young lives and is being circulated as part of wider attention to child nutrition and hunger relief.
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UNICEF is sharing the story of Mariam, a girl in Sudan who has returned to the classroom. The item highlights her journey back to education, a subject of concern as conflict and displacement have disrupted schooling for many Sudanese children. It forms part of UNICEF's wider push to draw attention to children's education in crisis zones.
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UNICEF reports that Seleen, a child connected to its work in Sudan, is getting stronger. The short update offers little detail about her condition or circumstances, but it has drawn attention amid ongoing concern for children affected by the conflict in Sudan.
- 10UNICEF: One in five Lebanese children goes to bed hungry▼Lebanon: One in five children goes to bed hungry, says UNICEF
UNICEF says one in five children in Lebanon now goes to bed hungry, a stark indicator of worsening child food insecurity in the country. The UN agency's finding highlights the toll of Lebanon's prolonged economic crisis on families struggling to afford basic food, and aid agencies are urging expanded support for the most vulnerable households.
- 11EU and UNICEF bring children's rights to life through art●How EU and UNICEF are helping to bring children’s rights to life through art
The European Union and UNICEF are backing an initiative that uses art to raise awareness of children's rights. Through creative projects, children are encouraged to express themselves and learn about their protections under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, turning abstract legal guarantees into something visible and personal in communities.
- 12Norway commits another $2.6 million to Ukraine humanitarian aid●RE: https:// journa.host/@ScottLucas/117352 610954254625 # Norway commits another $2.6m to humanitarian programs in # Uk
Norway has pledged an additional $2.6 million to humanitarian programmes in Ukraine, with funding directed toward deported Ukrainian children, prisoners of war, and detained civilians. The programmes are overseen by UNICEF and the Red Cross, and the announcement is being shared amid ongoing attention to the war and Norway's continued support for Ukraine.