Monthly Archives: August 2017

In crisis-torn countries, children's access to safe water and sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF

In crisis-torn countries, children's access to safe water and sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF
In countries beset by violence, displacement, conflict and instability, children&#39s most basic means of survival &#8211 water &#8211 must be a priority, the United Nations Children&#39s Fund (UNICEF) said today, warning that children living in fragile situations are four times more likely to lack access to drinking water.
In crisis-torn countries, children's access to safe water and sanitation is a right, not a privilege – UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Syria: UNICEF cites conflict's 'staggering' impact on children; calls for urgent protection

Syria: UNICEF cites conflict's 'staggering' impact on children; calls for urgent protection
Six and a half years of war in Syria has inflicted untold suffering on the country&#39s children, a senior United Nations official said today, urging parties to the conflict to stop the violence and live up to their legal obligations to children.
Syria: UNICEF cites conflict's 'staggering' impact on children; calls for urgent protection
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

UNICEF warns use of children as 'human bombs' is on the rise in north-east Nigeria

UNICEF warns use of children as 'human bombs' is on the rise in north-east Nigeria
The United Nations children agency today expressed extreme concern at the appalling increase in the cruel and calculated use of children, especially girls, as &#8220human bombs&#8221 in north-east Nigeria.
UNICEF warns use of children as 'human bombs' is on the rise in north-east Nigeria
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Pregnant, breastfeeding women among most at risk in Yemen's cholera outbreak

Pregnant, breastfeeding women among most at risk in Yemen's cholera outbreak
In the midst of the cholera outbreak in Yemen, where an average 5,000 people fall sick every day, the United Nations population agency is warning about the dangers to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Pregnant, breastfeeding women among most at risk in Yemen's cholera outbreak
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

'Dramatic' rise in Central African Republic violence happening out of media eyes, warns UNICEF

'Dramatic' rise in Central African Republic violence happening out of media eyes, warns UNICEF
The Central African Republic (CAR) has spiralled into violence and remains one of the worst countries in the world to be a child and &#8220right now there are few eyes looking at them and few hands trying to help,&#8221 the United Nations children&#39s agency said today.
'Dramatic' rise in Central African Republic violence happening out of media eyes, warns UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

In Iraq, UN Youth Envoy says young people are 'most valuable force we have to shape a better future'

In Iraq, UN Youth Envoy says young people are 'most valuable force we have to shape a better future'
As International Youth Day events kicked off worldwide today, at a special event in Iraq, the United Nations Secretary-General&#39s Envoy on Youth, Jayathma Wickramanayake, pledged to do everything in her power to ensure the voices of youths, including those working to build peace, are heard.
In Iraq, UN Youth Envoy says young people are 'most valuable force we have to shape a better future'
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Youth can play 'critical role' in creating a peaceful world for generations to come – UN chief

Youth can play 'critical role' in creating a peaceful world for generations to come – UN chief
In the lead-up to International Youth Day, marked annually on 12 August, the United Nations kicked off a commemorative event at its New York Headquarters with a message from Secretary-General António Guterres, who underscored his commitment to young people.
Youth can play 'critical role' in creating a peaceful world for generations to come – UN chief
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria, UN deputy chief tells Security Council

Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria, UN deputy chief tells Security Council
Investing in women and girls must be central to global efforts towards sustainable peace and development in both Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations deputy chief said today.
Investing in women key to sustainable peace in DR Congo and Nigeria, UN deputy chief tells Security Council
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Over 500,000 children in Libya need aid; UNICEF calls for political solution to years-long crisis

Over 500,000 children in Libya need aid; UNICEF calls for political solution to years-long crisis
Ongoing conflict and the breakdown of the economy have left more than a half million children in need of humanitarian aid in Libya, according to the United Nations children&#39s agency.
Over 500,000 children in Libya need aid; UNICEF calls for political solution to years-long crisis
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population