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UN backs global action to end violence against women and girls amid COVID-19 crisis
The United Nations is advocating immediate global action to end all forms of violence against women and girls in the midst of a global upsurge related to the spread of the COVID-19... More
UK police warn of heightened sex threat to children online during virus lockdown
British police said on Friday there were at least 300,000 people in the country who posed a sex threat to children, warning that there could be a spike in online offences during the... More
UN helps Pacific prepare for COVID-19 pandemic, warns that children are ‘hidden victims’
United Nations agencies are working together to provide vital support to Pacific Island countries as they rally to combat COVID-19 outbreaks across the region. More
In rare case, US infant dies from COVID-19
A US infant has died from the COVID-19 illness, officials in the state of Illinois said on Saturday (Mar 28), marking an extremely rare case of juvenile death in the global pandemic... More
Coronavirus: Online child abuse warning during lockdown
Online child abusers are seeking to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic, international law enforcement agency Europol has warned. Europol said it had information that “... More
UNFPA advocates for women, girls suffering unseen impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is pledging support for those suffering from invisible impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including women and girls whose access to... More
Life-saving vaccinations must not ‘fall victim’ to COVID-19 pandemic – UNICEF chief
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is overstretching health services, medical goods are in short supply, and transport disruptions have left supply chains facing “historic... More
UNICEF sounds alarm over water cuts in Syria as efforts ramp up to prevent COVID-19 spread
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its relief partners in Syria are warning that water disruptions in the country’s war-battered north-east could exacerbate risks posed by the... More
COVID-19: Children at heightened risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence amidst intensifying containment measures
Hundreds of millions of children around the world will likely face increasing threats to their safety and wellbeing – including mistreatment, gender-based violence, exploitation,... More
UN official applauds move by Central African Republic to prevent child recruitment
A senior United Nations official has welcomed the move by lawmakers in the Central African Republic (CAR) to criminalize child recruitment. The National Assembly in CAR recently... More
Children and Coronavirus: Research Finds Some Become Seriously Ill
A study of more than 2,000 children with the virus in China found that babies were especially vulnerable to developing severe infection. The coronavirus raging around the globe has... More
If you’re a parent suddenly homeschooling a child with ADHD, here’s some expert advice
Are you a parent at home suddenly trying to teach a child with ADHD in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and unsure how to proceed? Or are you a parent at home suddenly trying... More
Still ‘early days’ to assess COVID-19 impact on women, children – UNICEF official
Shortly after the outbreak of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), UNICEF was among the first United Nations agencies to step up and deliver much-needed medical supplies... More
Talking to your children about coronavirus: Let them know you’re listening, remind them you care
As many adults are overwhelmed and anxious about the coronavirus pandemic, the United Nations shined a light on how children may be feeling and urged parents to have open,... More
