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Preteens in chaotic households may miss out on sleep
Kids in homes with fewer rules and routines are more likely to be kept up at night by noise from other family members’ activities, according to a recent study. More
Limit teens’ Saturday-night driving, experts suggest
Drunk driving contributes to more than one in four motor vehicle fatalities for children, teens and young adults - and nearly half of these deaths happen at night or on weekends, a... More
One million Ukrainian children now need aid as number doubles over past year – UNICEF
As the volatile conflict in eastern Ukraine enters its fourth year, one million children are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance – nearly double the number this time last year... More
UN marks 20 years of work to improve protection of children affected by conflict
The senior United Nations advocate for children caught up in conflict is reaching out to parents, elders, and the entire international community to keep children away from armies... More
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Geert Cappelaere on reports of children killed and injured in Syria
”Violence in Syria this week has reportedly killed at least 20 children and injured others in several areas across the war-torn country. “In Idlib earlier in the week, violence... More
Thousands of children out of school after classrooms hit by heavy shelling in eastern Ukraine
Thousands of children have been forced out of school in eastern Ukraine due to last week’s surge in fighting. At least five schools and two kindergartens have been damaged by heavy... More
UNICEF seeks $42 million emergency assistance for children caught in conflict and crises in East Asia Pacific
As part of its annual global humanitarian appeal, UNICEF is seeking $42 million to deliver lifesaving aid for children in emergencies in two countries in the East Asia and Pacific... More
German-Made Arms Exported Abroad Ending Up in the Hands of Child Soldiers
A recently published study by the German Alliance for Child Soldiers shows that German weapons exported to war-torn countries often end up in the hands of child soldiers. The... More
'Sexual assault, violence, rape far too common’ at France’s Dunkirk refugee camp – report
Children and women are assaulted and raped by traffickers inside a refugee camp in northern France, where unaccompanied individuals are viewed as easy prey, according to volunteers... More
UK govt rows back on Syria child refugee pledge
The British government has broken a pledge by former Prime Minister David Cameron to take in 3,000 Syrian children, instead limiting the number to just 350. More
FEATURE-Power, sex and slaves: Nigeria battles beliefs of Boko Haram brides
Changing her son's nappy, a wry smile flickered across Aisha's face as she recalled the power she wielded as the wife of a leading Boko Haram commander, living in the jihadists'... More
Cutters turn counselors to fight female genital mutilation in Benin
Browsing a market in Parakou, a city in Benin, 63-year-old Yon Sokogi was troubled by the latest gossip about a teenage bride rejected by her husband after she lost control of her... More
Japan arrests six over child pornography, at least 168 boys abused
Japanese police have arrested six men on charges of child pornography involving the abuse of at least 168 boys, Japanese media reported on Friday. More
Later high school start times linked to higher attendance, graduation rates
When high schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later, attendance rates and graduation rates improve, according to a new study. The study backs previous research that says additional sleep... More
