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ICRC chief spokesperson Antonella Notari comments on the outcome of the 29th International Conference of the Red Cross & Red Crescent.
UNICEF report shows progress on access to water and sanitation, but problems remain
Although more than 1.2 billion people have gained access to safe drinking water since 1990, at least four of every 10 people still lack basic sanitation, contributing to the deaths from diarrhoea of about 1.5 millions children.
European Commission funds support for Palestinian children caught in conflict
Ninety-one children have been killed already this year in the West Bank and Gaza, almost double the number killed during the whole of 2005. Fear and violence are part of daily life in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Teachers go back to school in southern Sudan
Educators who carry on despite hardships such as war and poverty are being honoured on World Teacher's Day, observed on 5 October. This story highlights a partnership between UNICEF and the Windle Trust to train teachers in Southern Sudan.
Rebuilding lives in the Pakistan earthquake zone, one year later
It has been an extremely difficult year for children living in the earthquake-affected regions of northern Pakistan.The 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck on 8 October 2005, just as children.
Digital Diary: A youth anti-violence activist in the Philippines tells her story
The UN Secretary-General's Study on Violence against Children is a landmark effort to provide a detailed global picture of the nature, extent and causes of such violence and act to prevent it.
New Crisis Management Centre launched by FAO
Dr Jacques Diouf, Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, today inaugurated a new FAO Crisis Management Centre (CMC) to fight Avian Influenza outbreaks and other major animal health or food health-related emergencies.
UN Secretary-General urges action to stop violence against children
One of the most detailed studies ever produced about the effects of violence on children has been launched in New York. The UN Secretary-General's Study on Violence against Children shows that millions around the world are being subjected to the worst forms of abuse.
Reclaiming normalcy, children in Lebanon return to school at last
"During the war, I was very scared," said Fatima Abbas, 10. "Every day, I thought I was going to die. There was so much bombing, and I thought things would never go back to normal again."
UNICEF promotes exclusive breastfeeding to save children's lives in Indonesia
With a broad smile and large, brown eyes, 15-month-old Filno seems the picture of a happy childhood. Unfortunately, the wispy-haired boy has rarely seen a healthy day in his life.
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'Stop the Violence' campaign helps Kenyan teen escape sexual abuse
Watching Dorcas (not her real name) play hide-and-seek with the younger children, one sees a picture of a big, happy family. However, life for the 14-year-old girl, the first-born in a family of five children, has not always been picture perfect.
Donors urged to continue supporting life-saving programmes during sanctions
UNICEF is urging donors to continue their support of life-saving programmes in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea while UN sanctions are imposed on the country.
Greenpeace response to Iceland Announcement of the Resumption of Commercial Whaling
An endangered fin whale is brought to the harbor of Hvalfjörour, Iceland. The fin whale is the first kill by Iceland and marks the resumption to commercial whaling for the country.
Polio case in Kenya refugee camp raises fears and concerns
As the escalating conflict in Somalia triggers an influx of refugees into neighbouring Kenya, a child living in a camp along the border has been diagnosed with polio. It is Kenya's first reported case in 22 years.
Restoring family links: strengthening the response of the Movement
Building on the Agenda for Humanitarian Action adopted by the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in 2003, the ICRC has launched a global initiative to strengthen the Red Cross and Red Crescent Family Links Network over the coming decade.
Greenpeace forced out of Apple Mac Expo
Greenpeace's high profile 'Green my Apple' stall was shut-down today at the start of the Mac Expo. Organisers of the Mac Expo claimed they had received complaints from unnamed sources.
Perfect time to prepare
This weekend, people across the country will turn their clocks back an hour as daylight savings comes to an end. In addition to gaining an hour of sleep, this annual turning back of the clock is a handy reminder to take time out to prepare for life's emergencies.
Mission Possible – Governments must and can save the climate
Greenpeace today released new photographs of rapidly melting glaciers in Europe to call upon the world's Governments attending next week's Climate Conference in Nairobi to 'wake up and smell the coffee'.
The need for urgent international action on cluster munitions
Statement by Philip Spoerri, Director of International Law and Cooperation within the Movement International Committee of the Red Cross.
Renewed violence in Gaza raises serious concerns for children's safety
Renewed violence in Gaza is again raising serious concerns about the welfare of civilians, including children. Now in its sixth day, the armed conflict has claimed the lives of an estimated 50 Palestinians – half of them civilians, and 8 of them children.
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