Month: March 2017

INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid The conflict in Afghanistan is “partially forgotten,” the former United […]

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As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among Somali children – UNICEF As the spectre of famine hangs once again over Somalia, […]

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Children in countries facing famine threatened by lack of water, sanitation – UN agency In African and Middle Eastern countries facing famine, unsafe […]

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Around 22 million children could soon starve without urgent aid, UNICEF warns Millions of children are on the brink of starvation in the […]

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Children suffer grave atrocities in Sudan’s conflict – UN reports Fewer children have been recruited to fight in parts of Sudan, but they […]

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Closing session, UN Commission agrees roadmap to women’s economic empowerment The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women today agreed on a […]

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Hundreds of thousands trapped in Mosul with 'worst yet to come' – UN agency An estimated 400,000 Iraqi civilians are trapped in Mosul&#39s […]

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Child rights must be at the centre of Syria peace talks – UNICEF Those participating the intra-Syrian peace talks in Geneva must put […]

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Iraq a country of hope amid debris of war, says UNICEF chief wrapping up visit Children have the power to bring Iraq out […]

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UN envoy and Pope Francis meet on enhancing cooperation to protect children from violence The United Nations envoy advocating an end to violence […]

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