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Challenges in child welfare: Morocco's path to better protection

Morocco's government is taking significant steps to enhance child welfare as it faces pressing challenges in protecting its youth. During a national meeting focused on child protection held in Sale, Minister of Solidarity, Social Inclusion, and Family, Naïma Ben Yahya, emphasized the need for......

Morocco to host global conference on eliminating child labor

Morocco has been chosen to host the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor in 2026, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first Arab nation to welcome this international event. The decision was made unanimously by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization......

Sudan accuses UAE of genocide complicity against Masalit community

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that Sudan has initiated legal proceedings against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over allegations of complicity in genocide against the Masalit, a black African community in West Darfur. This development comes nearly two years into a brutal conflict......

Sexual violence against children in Sudan: A growing crisis

Since the beginning of 2024, Sudan has seen a disturbing rise in sexual violence, with more than 200 children, some as young as one, falling victim to rape. According to a report from UNICEF, at least 221 children, including boys, have been raped by armed men. The violence is primarily attributed to......

Gaza's Displaced Face Severe Weather Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict

As 2024 began, displaced Palestinians in Gaza confronted severe flooding that submerged temporary shelters and forced the closure of UNICEF medical facilities. The harsh weather conditions have intensified the humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting those in Central Gaza's displacement camps. Residents......

Global Crisis Peaks: Record 473 Million Children Living in Conflict Zones, UNICEF Reports

In what UNICEF has declared its most challenging year on record, 2024 has witnessed an unprecedented surge in children affected by armed conflicts worldwide. A staggering 473 million children – representing one in six globally – now live in conflict zones, marking the highest number since......

Devastating Cyclone Strikes Northern Mozambique: Death Toll Reaches 120 as Millions Face Crisis

The impact of Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has intensified, with official figures now confirming at least 120 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, according to the latest report from the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) released Monday. The destruction has reached catastrophic......

Devastating Cyclone Claims 73 Lives Across Mozambique's Northern Provinces

The death toll from Cyclone Chido has risen to 73 in Mozambique, with the majority of casualties concentrated in the northern Cabo Delgado province. Officials report 66 deaths in Cabo Delgado, four in Nampula, and three in Niassa provinces, while one person remains unaccounted for. The cyclone struck......

Sweden Shifts Gaza Aid Strategy: Suspends UNRWA Support in Favor of Alternative Relief Channels

Sweden has announced a significant change in its humanitarian aid approach to Gaza, deciding to discontinue funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) while increasing overall assistance through other organizations. The decision comes amid mounting......