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We are on track to squander the political will that brought the commitment to better handle another health catastrophe
WHO and Unicef warn of fall in immunisations for diseases such as diphtheria, polio and measles
In this year of summits, the United Kingdom Committee for Unicef (Unicef UK) has invited experts to set out policies that governments and companies should pursue to help the next generation overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and economic inequity
Financing must match the challenges the young face in education, protection, health, and hygiene
Global gains in education are at risk as Covid-19 shuts 1.6bn learners out of school
The pandemic has disrupted food programmes, education, heathcare and protection
Covid-19 may have pushed as many as 142m children worldwide below monetary poverty lines
At least 23m children worldwide have missed jabs against other diseases, say WHO and Unicef
African officials complain of delay in delivery to other member states
Distribution of any approved cure for Covid-19 is a mammoth challenge for world health leaders
UN warns millions of children at risk of starvation due to shortfalls in humanitarian funding
More than half of displaced minors currently lack access to schools
Applications include period-trackers and screening for cancer
Critics say higher wages and better housing needed to help ‘left-behind’ children
Ex-chairman says lack of disciplinary process meant Unicef not told of allegations
A growing population and climate change puts pressure on mankind’s essential resource
Message about early learning is reaching parents in poor districts — with good results
High, prolonged levels of stress can cause serious physical and behavioural problems
The making of disasters in four countries was there for all to see
Western diplomats describe UN and government response as a disgrace
The actor and Unicef ambassador witnessed the plight of thousands of young people displaced by conflict
Health workers fear worsening hygiene and overcrowding will cause spread of infection among refugees
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