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STATEMENT: UK Gavi pledge shows aid can make children everywhere healthier
Statement in response to the UK Government announcing a commitment of £1.25 billion to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Sexual violence against children in conflict surges 50% in 5 years to worst level ever
The number of children subjected to catastrophic and life-changing sexual violence in conflict soared to at least 1,938 cases in 2024, with the verified number of cases the highest since records began and up 50% since 2020, said Save the Children.
‘STORMONT’S ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY HAS NO NEW POLICIES, NO BUDGET, NO CLEAR PRIORITIES’
Belfast, June 2025: Stormont's draft Anti-Poverty Strategy being launched for consultation raises serious questions about the Executive’s commitment to children, families and communities impacted by poverty. It has no clear priorities, budget, action plan, milestones, or accountability for its delivery. It recycles existing commitments, with no real clear link drawn to a deeply flawed description of the current drivers of…
Powerful photos by young Palestinian refugees from Gaza tell stories of hope, endurance and a longing to return home
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WALES: YOUNG RESEARCHERS SHARE A POWERFUL ANIMATION ON HOW CHILD POVERTY CAN BE TACKLED IN WALES
Young researchers from the Rhondda Valley in south Wales working with Save the Children Cymru have created a powerful animation to share their ideas on how child poverty can be tackled in Wales.
MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN NI DON’T BELIEVE EXECUTIVE DOING ENOUGH TO TACKLE CHILD POVERTY
Northern Ireland, June 2025 - New poll provides up-to-date picture of public attitudes on child poverty, showing 3 in 4 (76%) people are concerned about the number of children growing up in poverty, while 1 in 2 (57%) say the Executive is not taking enough action to address it.
STATEMENT: There is no ‘new era’ of security without greater investment in international co-operation
In response to the Chancellor’s spending review please see the below statement from Save the Children:
STATEMENT: Support for children in low income families must continue throughout Parliament
In response to the UK Chancellor's Comprehensive Spending Review, Save the Children UK has issued the following statement.