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Zika virus can keep growing in infant brains even after birth
U.S. researchers have found evidence of the Zika virus replicating in fetal brains for up to seven months after the mother became infected with the virus, and they showed the virus... More
Across the Middle East and North Africa, conflict threatens decades of progress for children
Nearly one in five children across the Middle East and North Africa is in need of immediate humanitarian assistance, according to UNICEF. More
UNICEF commemorates 70 years of tireless work for the world’s most vulnerable children
On the 70th anniversary of its founding, UNICEF celebrates the immense progress made for the world’s children – and renews the urgent call to reach millions of children whose lives... More
Nearly a quarter of the world’s children live in conflict or disaster-stricken countries: UNICEF
An estimated 535 million children – nearly one in four – live in countries affected by conflict or disaster, often without access to medical care, quality education, proper... More
German Authorities Turn a Blind Eye to Child Sexual Abuse
The latest pedophilia scandal involving the Berlin Senate shows that the topic of child abuse remains very urgent. At the same time, the lack of interest among politicians and... More
Social Media Cause Many Kids to Self-Harm, Says Report
A nation of unhappy youngsters are being developed and its all due to social media, according to a report by a children's charity, that claims more teenagers are self harming in... More
German man suspected of posing as young girl to sexually abuse 122 children across 3 countries
A 32-year-old German man is accused of persuading around 122 children to send him their nude photos and videos. The suspect likely pretended to be a young girl in an online chat... More
2 girls ‘aged 7 or 8’ blow themselves up in Nigeria market
A pair of girls, believed to be aged between 7 and 8, blew themselves up in a bustling northeastern Nigerian market in Maiduguri, killing themselves and injuring at least 17 others... More
Global leaders and laureates vow to take action to end child exploitation
Over 200 global leaders and laureates on Sunday pledged to use their voices to protect millions of exploited children across the world and take concrete action to improve their... More
British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs
British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible... More
Teach new asylum seekers to UK about dangers of female genital mutilation, activists say
Asylum seekers from countries that practise female genital mutilation should be taught about the legal and medical dangers of FGM as soon as they arrive in Britain to protect tens... More
Conjoined twins who faced each other separated in California surgery
Conjoined 2-year-old twin girls who were separated at a California hospital this week were recovering in stable condition after 17 hours of surgery, officials said on Thursday.... More
Anxiety, irritability may precede depression in high-risk teens
When parents have a history of depression, teens are at greater risk for developing the disorder themselves, and signs of being irritable, anxious and fearful may precede a first... More
Statement by UNICEF Syria Representative, Hanaa Singer, on the deteriorating situation for children in Aleppo and across the country
“I have just travelled back from Aleppo where the situation continues to plummet to even greater lows.“When I was there nearly 100 mortars fell on west Aleppo in a couple of days.... More
