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A 10-year-old girl from Khuzestan won a UNICEF special award for her painting on environmental respect in an international competition. This highlights the talent of…
Escalating Fighting in Yemen Displaces Over 250,000 Amid Threat to Water Systems
Escalating fighting in Taiz, Yemen has led to the displacement of over 250,000 people, with UNICEF warning that the conflict is jeopardizing water systems for…
UNICEF: About 60,000 Children in Gaza Have Lost One or Both Parents
UNICEF reports that around 60,000 children in Gaza have been orphaned due to the ongoing conflict with Israel. This situation highlights the severe humanitarian crisis…
Israeli Drone Strikes Kill Six Palestinians in Gaza Amid Ongoing Ceasefire
Israeli drone attacks have resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians in Gaza, occurring despite a declared ceasefire. UNICEF reports that over 340 children have…
Yemen Conflict Displaces Thousands of Children and Increases Malnutrition Rates, Warns UNICEF
UNICEF reports that fighting in Yemen has displaced 71,000 children, with over a quarter of nearly 2,900 screened children suffering from acute malnutrition. The ongoing…
UNICEF: Over 104,000 Displaced in Yemen in the Past Two Weeks
In the last two weeks, escalating conflicts in Yemen have led to the displacement of over 104,000 individuals, including approximately 57,000 children. UNICEF is highlighting…
Climate Hazards Disrupt Education for Over 171 Million Students Worldwide in 2025
In 2025, over 171 million students worldwide experienced disruptions in their education due to climate hazards, as reported by UNICEF. This issue affects students from…
UNICEF: Climate Hazards Disrupted Education for 171 Million Students in 2025
In 2025, climate hazards disrupted education for 1 in 10 students globally, affecting over 171 million, with girls facing greater challenges. This issue highlights the…
UNICEF Restores Sanitation Services and Safe Water in War-Affected Provinces of Iran
UNICEF, along with national and local authorities, has provided essential water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies to nine provinces in Iran affected by the recent US-Israeli…
UNICEF: One Million Afghan Children at Risk of Death Due to Severe Malnutrition
The United Nations has issued a warning about one million children in Afghanistan facing severe malnutrition. This crisis is worsening and poses a significant threat…
Somalia Faces Severe Child Hunger Crisis Amid Aid Cuts, UNICEF Reports
Somalia is facing a worsening child hunger crisis, with a 32 percent increase in severe malnutrition cases among children due to aid cuts. UNICEF is…
UNICEF Reports Daily Child Casualties in Gaza Post-Truce
Since the October 2025 truce between Israel and Hamas, UNICEF reports that at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza, averaging one child per…
Seven Rural Health Facilities in Chabahar Receive Solar Power Systems
Seven rural health facilities in Chabahar have been equipped with hybrid solar power systems, funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea and supported…
Korean Government Funds Health Facility Improvements in Iran
The Government of the Republic of Korea is funding a project to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Iranian health facilities, with support from…
UNICEF and Health Ministry Enhance Healthcare Access in Chabahar
UNICEF and Iran's Health Ministry have collaborated to enhance health services in Chabahar by equipping six health centers, benefiting nearly 10,000 residents, especially children and…
UN Reports Ongoing Child Deaths in Gaza Amid Ceasefire
The UN reports that Israel is killing an average of one child per day in Gaza despite a declared ceasefire, raising concerns from UNICEF about…
Imprisoned Iranian protesters face 'expedited' executions
A UN Human Rights Council probe warned that Iranian prisoners, including detained protesters, face expedited death penalty proceedings amidst ongoing US, Israeli, and Iranian strikes.…
UNICEF Demands Release of Minors Detained During Iran Protests
UNICEF has urged for the immediate release of children detained during protests in Iran, which erupted in late December 2025 due to economic issues such…
UNICEF: Iranian Children Are at Serious Risk Amid Protest Crackdown
UNICEF has raised alarms about the safety of children in Iran amid ongoing protests, highlighting reports of deaths and injuries. The organization calls for immediate…
Expansion of Investigations into Sexual Abuse of Children Linked to a Recognized Islamic Organization in Malaysia
Malaysian police have expanded investigations into sexual abuse allegations involving over 400 children linked to the Islamic organization 'Global Ikhwan Services and Trade.' The organization…