Monthly Archives: March 2017

INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid

INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid
The conflict in Afghanistan is “partially forgotten,” the former United Nations Deputy Special Representative for the country has warned, calling for more aid for displaced families and a greater focus on bridging the poverty gaps.
INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among Somali children – UNICEF

As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among Somali children – UNICEF
As the spectre of famine hangs once again over Somalia, early numbers show an increasing number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition and cholera or acute watery diarrhoea – a combination that killed many children in the famine of 2011, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said today.
As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among Somali children – UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Children in countries facing famine threatened by lack of water, sanitation – UN agency

Children in countries facing famine threatened by lack of water, sanitation – UN agency
In African and Middle Eastern countries facing famine, unsafe water is as dangerous for severely malnourished children as lack of food, the United Nations Children&#39s Fund (UNICEF) today warned, noting that nearly 27 million people are at risk in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
Children in countries facing famine threatened by lack of water, sanitation – UN agency
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Around 22 million children could soon starve without urgent aid, UNICEF warns

Around 22 million children could soon starve without urgent aid, UNICEF warns
Millions of children are on the brink of starvation in the worst humanitarian crisis in decades, the United Nations Children&#39s Fund (UNICEF) today warned, urgently calling for nearly $255 million to respond to immediate needs in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
Around 22 million children could soon starve without urgent aid, UNICEF warns
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Children suffer grave atrocities in Sudan’s conflict – UN reports

Children suffer grave atrocities in Sudan’s conflict – UN reports
Fewer children have been recruited to fight in parts of Sudan, but they are still killed and injured, and victims of sexual violence in the country, according to a new report by the United Nations Secretary-General.
Children suffer grave atrocities in Sudan’s conflict – UN reports
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Closing session, UN Commission agrees roadmap to women’s economic empowerment

Closing session, UN Commission agrees roadmap to women’s economic empowerment
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women today agreed on a roadmap to women’s full and equal participation in the economy as a vital step to achieving sustainable development as the body concluded its two-week session.
Closing session, UN Commission agrees roadmap to women’s economic empowerment
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Hundreds of thousands trapped in Mosul with 'worst yet to come' – UN agency

Hundreds of thousands trapped in Mosul with 'worst yet to come' – UN agency
An estimated 400,000 Iraqi civilians are trapped in Mosul&#39s Old City as fighting intensifies and people continue to flee, the United Nations refugee agency representative today warned.
Hundreds of thousands trapped in Mosul with 'worst yet to come' – UN agency
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Child rights must be at the centre of Syria peace talks – UNICEF

Child rights must be at the centre of Syria peace talks – UNICEF
Those participating the intra-Syrian peace talks in Geneva must put the rights of children at the centre of all their deliberations as children throughout the Middle Eastern country continue to come under attack, a senior United Nations Children&#39s Fund (UNICEF) official has said.
Child rights must be at the centre of Syria peace talks – UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Iraq a country of hope amid debris of war, says UNICEF chief wrapping up visit

Iraq a country of hope amid debris of war, says UNICEF chief wrapping up visit
Children have the power to bring Iraq out of conflicts and into a peaceful future, the Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said.
Iraq a country of hope amid debris of war, says UNICEF chief wrapping up visit
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

UN envoy and Pope Francis meet on enhancing cooperation to protect children from violence

UN envoy and Pope Francis meet on enhancing cooperation to protect children from violence
The United Nations envoy advocating an end to violence against children has met with His Holiness Pope Francis to discuss greater cooperation on protecting children from sexual and other forms of violence.
UN envoy and Pope Francis meet on enhancing cooperation to protect children from violence
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population