On Saturday, men, women, and children clutching any kind of container they could find rushed to a temporary charity kitchen in Gaza City, desperate to […]
Category: Children’s rights
Children Trapped in Starvation and Disease in El-Fasher
In the besieged Sudanese city of el-Fasher, women at the community kitchen sit together in silent desperation. “Our children are dying before our eyes,” one […]
Madonna Pleads With Pope Leo XIV to Visit Gaza and Advocate for Suffering Children
Music superstar Madonna has issued a heartfelt and urgent plea to Pope Leo XIV, asking him to visit Gaza to intervane over the plight of […]
Tragic Death of Gambian Baby After Suspected FGM Sparks National Outrage
The heartbreaking death of a baby girl, believed to be a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM), has brought up widespread anger in the Gambia. […]
Kwara, UNICEF Join Forces to Tackle Child Malnutrition Crisis
The Kwara State government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has confirmed its commitment to improving efforts to fight child malnutrition and […]
A Baby Named Judy Died of Hunger in Gaza
Judy lost her life to malnutrition in Gaza, just like hundreds of other children before her, and countless more could follow if something is not […]
Experts Urge Parents to See Beyond Tantrums and Observe Early Signs of Mental Health Issues in Children
Mental health professionals specialising in child and adolescent care are cautioning parents against brushing off their children’s tantrums as simple acts of defiance or attention […]
Radio Lessons Bring Education Back to DR Congo’s Children
In South Kivu province, DR Congo, children are participating in a special radio learning session supported by UNICEF in order to support their learning. The […]
Nigerian State (Jigawa) Trains 600 Women to Tackle Child Malnutrition with Local Therapeutic Food
In a major step to fight malnutrition, the Jigawa State Government has empowered 600 women with skills to produce locally made Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) […]
UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Harsh Realities Facing Nigerian Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has voiced serious concern over the harsh and uncomfortable living conditions faced by millions of children in Nigeria, warning […]