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    Together with partners, is working to reach as many children as possible with safe and appropriate learning opportunities

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    The start of the academic year in Ukraine was one of hope and promise for children following COVID disruptions, Instead, hundreds of children have been killed, and the school year ends amid the closure of classrooms due to war

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    Apr 27

    If you’ve ever helped a child get vaccinated, thank you. Together we can achieve a . For every like, share or comment on this post, UNICEF partners will unlock $1 for our lifesaving vaccine programmes up to $10M.

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    Apr 28

    UNICEF's spoke to about the importance of restoring access to routine immunisation for children globally amidst increases in measles cases. For interviews 📧 media@unicef.org.uk (from 3.19.00)

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    Apr 27

    Measles cases surge nearly 80% in wake of Covid chaos, with fears other diseases could follow

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    Apr 28

    Children continue to be traumatized with the ongoing war in . is working with partners to reach vulnerable children & families with essential services – including health, education, protection, water and sanitation.

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    "It was scary for me, I still feel panic, I still feel afraid of the rockets, the shelling." Must-watch report by on the impact of the war on children and families who escaped Mariupol
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    Apr 28

    The impact of the drought in Ethiopia is devastating. In Somali region, one of the worst-hit drought areas in the country, I met children and families who have literally lost everything. We need to reach them now before it is too late.

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  8. Apr 28

    As wraps up her visit to Ethiopia she describes the impacts of the Horn of Africa drought on families: "They cannot feed their children and are on the move in search of food and water. We need to reach these families now before it is too late.”

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  9. Apr 28

    We received harrowing reports that at least 21 children - including a baby just 11 months old - have been killed over the past few days in ongoing violence in West Darfur in Sudan. Statement by

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  10. Apr 27

    " is more than a dangerous and potentially deadly disease. It is also an early indication that there are gaps in our global immunisation coverage, gaps vulnerable children cannot afford." Read the full story here

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  11. Apr 27

    'Perfect storm' of disease ahead with vaccines delayed. & warning of an increased risk of spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021.

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  12. Apr 27

    Reported worldwide cases increased by 79% in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as and warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses.

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  13. Apr 26

    "Despite enormous progress, still paralyses far too many children around the world – and even one child is too many." Global eradication initiative calls for renewed commitments to achieve promise of a polio-free world.

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  14. Apr 25

    In five years, the complete vaccination schedule for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis in Latin America and the Caribbean has dropped from 90% in 2015 to 76% in 2020

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  15. Apr 25

    UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador is leading ’s global initiative with a message thanking the scientists, parents, health workers and others who have been so critical in helping to immunize children.

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    Apr 24

    2/2 The deepening crisis in Lebanon is forcing families to take desperate measures to secure a safe future for their children. UNICEF is extremely concerned about the risks that children are facing when forced to take such dangerous journeys.

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    Apr 24

    1/2 We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives, including children, in Tripoli. Our condolences go to the families whose lives have been devastated by this tragedy.

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    Apr 21

    “We have no time to waste," says "Rohingya refugee children on Bhasan Char need their childhood immunizations or the consequences can be deadly,”

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    Apr 21

    This week marks the launch of regular immunization of Rohingya children on Bhasan Char. 🙏 “We have no time to waste. Lost ground means lost lives,” said George Laryea-Adjei, Regional Director for South Asia on his visit to Bhasan Char today.

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    Apr 19

    Attacks on children and education facilities constitute grave rights violations. Schools are more than places of learning; they should be havens of protection and peace.

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