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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......

Children's Lives in Limbo: The Humanitarian Crisis of Medical Evacuations from Gaza

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted its healthcare system, leaving thousands of critically ill patients, including children, waiting for medical evacuations to access life-saving treatments outside the territory. For many, the wait becomes a matter of life and death.   One harrowing......

Drought Devastates Amazon Basin: Over 420,000 Children in Crisis

The Amazon basin is facing an unprecedented drought that has severely impacted more than 420,000 children across Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to a report from UNICEF. This alarming situation has resulted in "dangerous levels" of water scarcity, disrupting essential services and threatening......

UN Report Reveals Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Tindouf Refugee Camps

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Tindouf camps, where rising food prices and extreme environmental conditions continue to affect the Sahrawi refugee population. According to Guterres's latest report, the combination......

Strengthening Bonds: U.S. Commitment to Morocco's Earthquake Recovery Efforts

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to support Morocco's ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region in September last year. This renewal of support underscores the longstanding friendship between the two nations and highlights the continued......

The Unseen Crisis: Addressing the Global Epidemic of Child Sexual Violence

In a stark reflection of our collective conscience, UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, emphasized that "sexual violence against children is a stain on our moral fabric." She highlighted the profound and lasting trauma inflicted on victims, often by individuals they know and......

Morocco Joins Global Coalition to Combat Childhood Lead Poisoning

In a landmark initiative unveiled at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Morocco has joined USAID and UNICEF to launch the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. This ambitious collaboration aims to eliminate sources of lead exposure and mobilize action to eradicate childhood lead poisoning by 2040. Last......

UNICEF Spearheads Emergency Mpox Vaccine Procurement Amid Escalating Global Crisis

In a critical move to combat the escalating mpox (monkeypox) outbreak, UNICEF has issued an emergency tender to procure vaccines, highlighting the urgency for immediate global action. According to a recent UNICEF report, the outbreak, classified as a public health emergency by both the Africa Centres......