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Nearly one child born every second faces risk of stunted growth

Published on: September 14, 2023
17:59

United Nations, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) An estimated 194 million children born between now and 2030 will have stunted growth unless world leaders gathering next week at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit urgently accelerate progress towards meeting the goals, said Save the Children.

Over 2M children displaced by brutal conflict in Sudan – UNICEF

Published on: August 24, 2023
17:48

United Nations, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) At least two million children have been forced from their homes since the conflict in Sudan erupted four months ago, according to figures released Thursday by UNICEF.

UNICEF warns about humanitarian needs in Yemen

Published on: August 17, 2023
08:53

Aden, Yemen, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned that more than 21.6 million people, including 11 million minors, need protection and humanitarian assistance in Yemen.

UNICEF warns of risks of high temperatures for children in Asia

Published on: August 8, 2023
00:30

United Nations, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Some 76 percent of children under 18 years of age in South Asia are exposed to extremely high temperatures, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned.

Exclusive breastfeeding reached 48 percent globally – UNICEF, WHO

Published on: August 1, 2023
15:45

Geneva, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) In the last decade, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding has increased by a remarkable 10%, to 48% globally.

Conflict displaces nearly 200K Sudanese in the past week – UN

Published on: July 18, 2023
17:52

United Nations, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) Nearly 200,000 people were displaced by fighting inside Sudan over the past week, the UN reported on Tuesday, citing new figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

289 children died in 2023 to cross Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe

Published on: July 14, 2023
16:12

United Nations, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) The number of children who have lost their lives while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe has doubled in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.

UN: World water and sanitation crisis hurts women and girls more

Published on: July 6, 2023
14:14

United Nations, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Approximately, 2200 million people lack drinking water at home, which affects female members of the family to a greater extent, according to a report released today. The analysis, conducted by the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) and the World Health Organization (WHO), reveals that women and girls are the most affected by the crisis associated with these issues. According to the text, they are responsible for collecting the vital liquid in seven out of every 10 homes that are deprived of the supply.

Unicef presents work campaign 2023-2027 in Costa Rica

Published on: June 27, 2023
15:18

San José, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) Unicef's regional office in Costa Rica presented its work program for 2023-2027, accompanied by a campaign aimed at strengthening programs in order to reduce poverty and social gaps, among others.

UNICEF warns high risk for children ahead of climate crisis

Published on: June 23, 2023
15:46

Washington, Jun 23 (Prensa Latina) UNICEF's Children´s Climate Risk Index revealed that over 1 billion children are at extremely high risk of the impacts of climate crisis.

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