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Children injured in one of the biggest attacks on Ukraine since start of full-scale war

Hundreds of drones and missiles have struck Ukraine in recent hours, with at least four children have injured in the strikes according to local reports.

Gaza: New Israeli orders force thousands in Deir al-Balah to flee again, and disrupt last aid hub

New displacement orders issued by Israeli authorities have forced another mass movement of families and humanitarian workers from areas in Deir al-Balah.

Sudan: Hundreds of unaccompanied children among thousands fleeing latest surge of fighting

Nearly 500 unaccompanied and separated children have arrived in Blue Nile and Gedaref states over six weeks as heavy fighting forces more people to flee for safety.

GAZA: Aid agencies and medical professionals warn of dangers of a mass polio outbreak without urgent action, endangering a generation of children

Aid agencies and medical professionals have joined forces to call urgently for a ceasefire to allow life-saving polio vaccinations to be administered to children.

HAITI: Five children a week on average killed or injured in armed violence in 2024

At least 131 children, including babies, have been reported killed or injured in Haiti so far in 2024.

Newborn babies catching deadly mpox in DRC's overcrowded hospitals as cases skyrocket

Newborn babies as young as two weeks old are catching the deadly mpox virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s overcrowded hospitals.

CHILDREN AMONG MORE THAN 100 KILLED IN GAZA IN WORST SCHOOL ATTACK IN 10 MONTHS

Children among more than 100 killed in Gaza in worst school attack in 10 months

UKRAINE: CHILD CASUALTIES SEE ALARMING SPIKE IN 2024

Child casualties in Ukraine surged by nearly 40% in the first half of this year, bringing the total number of children killed or injured to 2,200.