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Israel to destroy Palestinian school in West Bank, UN demands halt to demolitions
The Israeli authorities have ordered a Palestinian school east of Jerusalem to be demolished as they say it was built without permission, despite coming under pressure from the EU... More
Over half of British parents are letting their kids drink booze at home – study
Half of British parents with children under the age of 14 allow them to drink alcohol at home, according to a new study. One-quarter of those said they see nothing wrong with... More
12-14yo child behind suicide bombing that killed 51 at Turkey wedding – Erdogan
The death toll from a suspected suicide bombing at a wedding in the south east of Turkey has risen to 51 people, according to the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He said the... More
Many children's heart health not up to standards
Babies are generally born with healthy hearts that should be cared for during childhood to ensure good health later in life, according to the American Heart Association. Yet many U.... More
Two children per hour seen at U.S. ERs for stroller, carrier injuries
About 361,00 children were seen in U.S. emergency departments between 1990 and 2010 for injuries sustained while riding in a stroller or carrier, according to a new study. More
UNICEF Australia renews calls for the Federal Government to provide a resettlement plan for asylum seeker children and families on Nauru
UNICEF Australia again calls on the Turnbull Government to provide a permanent resettlement solution for asylum seekers and refugees on Nauru as allegations of child sexual abuse,... More
New polio cases in northeastern Nigeria underline risks for children in conflict - UNICEF
The sobering news that two children have been paralyzed by wild poliovirus in northeastern Nigeria underscores the urgency of eradicating the disease in conflict-affected areas,... More
Two-thirds of young people in more than 18 countries say they have been victims of bullying
More than nine out of 10 young people believe bullying is a pervasive problem in their communities, and two-thirds say they have experienced bullying first hand - a new poll... More
UNICEF and partners respond to the cholera outbreak in Central African Republic
At least 16 people have died in the first cholera outbreak in the Central African Republic (CAR) since 2011. The outbreak was declared by the national authorities on 10 August. 66... More
UNICEF Statement on the killings of children in Sa’ada, Northern Yemen
“An airstrike has killed at least seven children and injured 21 others in a religious school in the Sa’ada governorate in northern Yemen.“The children killed, aged between six and... More
It’s good to talk: Technology for children in China and Indonesia
Today’s hyper-connected digital world carries new risks for children and young people, from online bullying to cyberstalking and even live-streamed child sexual abuse. But it also... More
Transforming the lives of Indonesian children with early childhood education
Early childhood education builds a foundation for lifelong learning and development, helping children realize their full potential. With funding from the New Zealand Government,... More
ConCourt ruling a victory for children’s rights
In a victory for children’s rights, the Constitutional Court has confirmed the principle that the best interests of children should always prevail and that the arrest and detention... More
Pregnant women who take paracetamol are 'more likely to have hyperactive children'
Mothers-to-be who take paracetamol are more likely to have children with behavioural problems, new research suggests. Scientists have found an association between mothers who took... More
