Danger Every Step of the Way for Refugee Children
More than 9 out of 10 refugee and migrant children arriving in Europe this year through Italy are unaccompanied, prompting UNICEF to warn of the growing threats of abuse, exploitation…
Education Cannot Wait for Children in Need
According to humanitarian organization UNICEF, the world is witnessing the highest level of humanitarian need since the Second World War. For the first time in the 70-year history of the…
Over 8 Million Children Affected by Conflict in Syria
An estimated 3.7 million Syrian children – 1 in 3 of all Syrian children – have been born since the conflict began five years ago, their lives shaped by violence,…
UNICEF Launches $2.8 Billion Appeal for Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced Tuesday the launch of a $2.8 billion appeal to reach 43 million children in humanitarian emergencies worldwide, with for the first time ever…
Children Facing Death Penalty in Iran: Amnesty
Scores of youths in Iran are languishing on death row for crimes committed under the age of 18, said Amnesty International in a new report published Tuesday. The report, according…