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Topic: UNICEF

UN agencies warn of ‘spiraling humanitarian crisis’ in Sudan

The crisis has led to one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with over 10 million Sudanese displaced multiple times and over 800,000 refugees hosted within Sudan.

UNICEF Chief visits China, highlights country’s progress

During her visit, Russell traveled to Beijing and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, where she met with government officials, UNICEF partners, and children and families.

UNICEF Director expressed concern for child victims of violence in Israel, Palestine & Lebanon

Catherine Russell also called for the protection of civilians, humanitarian workers, and critical public infrastructure.

Maldivian youth participate in UNICEF event, to present recommendations for COP29

The three-day event, which included mock COP negotiations, climate science sessions aimed to foster dialogue between youth and experts on climate solutions.

UNICEF, DRC launches mpox vaccination for children, vulnerable adults

Over 2,60,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine have been donated by the European Union, the Government of the United States, and Gavi with support from Africa CDC.

‘7 October horrible day, 14k children killed’: UNICEF DED Chaiban

Ted Chaiban was on mission to Israel, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank where he urged the Israeli authorities to increase access for humanitarian and commercial supplies.

UNICEF delivers 215,000 mpox vaccines to Congo

New Delhi: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently experiencing an outbreak of mpox. From the beginning of the year to 31...

School closures amid heavy rains in Pakistan’s Sindh halt education of 2,30,00 students

UNICEF has called for urgent investment in climate-resilient schools and services for children in Pakistan​.

UNICEF condemns execution of four Somali children for alleged association with Al-Shabaab

UNICEF urges authorities to prevent death sentences for the children as they were tried by military courts that lacked specialized child justice procedures.

Yemen witnesses ‘extremely critical’ malnutrition among kids under 5

Malnourishment has impacted 600,000 children, including 120,000 who are 'severely' malnourished.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.