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‘Malnutrition is the direct result of poverty’

Poverty increasing globally, UN aims to make world hunger-free by 2030. Malnutrition, physical & mental ailments result of poverty. 16.6% of world population suffer malnutrition. Widening income disparities & unhealthy food habits cause anemia. NSS Unit of college & UNICEF organised seminar to address anemia. Speakers discussed food to be…

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UN condemnation of sexual violence by Hamas ‘too little, too late’, says Israel

Israel says comments by Unicef chief were insufficient and came only as a result of international pressure

The Guardian - UK

Young people’s plea to Cop28: ‘World leaders owe it to future generations’

Children at the UN climate summit urge governments to commit to policies that put their needs first

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Unicef shames UK Government as child poverty levels soar

THE UK had the worst rise in child poverty between 2012 and 2019 out of 39 of the world’s richest countries.

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Israel extends ground offensive into southern Gaza, with mission in north ‘almost complete’

Israel orders people to evacuate areas marked on maps online, but move criticised as many in Gaza do not have internet access

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IDF claims to have found 800 tunnel shafts – as it happened

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Israel launches strikes on Gaza as war resumes after truce with Hamas expires

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed since airstrikes restarted, health officials in Hamas-run Gaza say

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Cost of justice, language in higher judiciary are hurdles in ensuring equal access of justice, President Droupadi Murmu

Pres. Murmu asserts providing legal aid to those in need is cornerstone of modern state. Hurdles to access justice incl. cost, use of English in higher judiciary. Steps taken to provide access to economically weaker sections, need for awareness campaign, use of tech to make access more democratic. Conference organised…

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Deaths from disease in Gaza could outstrip deaths from war, UN says

Organisation warns that people are starving, lack clean water and the diarrhoea rate is up 45 times compared with a year ago

The Guardian - UK

William Yule obituary

Psychologist who pioneered the treatment of children after such disasters as the Zeebrugge ferry sinking and the King’s Cross fire

The Guardian - UK

Cameroon receives first shipment of 'breakthrough' malaria vaccine

More than 330,000 doses of the Mosquirix malaria vaccine have been delivered to Cameroon as part of efforts to ramp up immunisation across Africa. Cameroon is the first African country to receive the vaccine after pilot programmes in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.

Radio France Internationale

Gaza World's 'Most Dangerous Place' For Children: UNICEF

The head of the United Nations children's agency on Wednesday called the besieged Gaza Strip "the most dangerous place in the world to be a child," and said that the hard-won truce deal between Israel and Hamas was not enough to save their lives.

Latin Times

6 ways children's rights can help create a cleaner, healthier planet for all

A concentration of greenhouse gases, rising sea levels, and warming, acidifying oceans – these represent a clear threat to children’s health, and even their right to life. The UN World Meteorological Organisation warned recently of alarming, continuing trends in these four key indicators of climate change, which will severely impact…

The Conversation

Unicef sounds alarm over child poverty in French overseas departments

Children in French overseas territories lack the access to healthcare, housing and education that kids in mainland France can rely on, a new report by Unicef highlights. The UN children's agency is calling on the French government to address what it calls "alarming inequalities" and protect basic rights across the…

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The Independent UK

David Beckham spotted with Bollywood stars at Sonam Kapoor’s private party in Mumbai

Beckham also made a surprise appearance at the Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand

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David Beckham spotted with Bollywood stars at Sonam Kapoor’s private party in Mumbai

Beckham also made a surprise appearance at the Cricket World Cup semi-final match between India and New Zealand

The Hindu

INTERVIEW | Sport is a real tool for change, says David Beckham

. David Beckham's visit to India as a UNICEF ambassador has been inspiring. He has seen the progress made, but also the need for change. He discussed the power of sport to break down barriers and the importance of gender equality. He also spoke of his involvement with Inter Miami…

The Independent UK

David Beckham makes surprise appearance at Cricket World Cup semi-final in India

Beckham has been working in India as a Unicef ambassador and was unable to attend Sir Bobby Charlton’s funeral this week

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Live updates | Israeli tanks enter Gaza's Shifa Hospital compound

Two and a half weeks after sending tanks and ground troops into northern Gaza, Israeli forces entered a hospital early Wednesday that they claim Hamas operates out of

Evening Standard

OPINION - I have never seen anything like this — babies are dying in Gaza and we need a ceasefire now

Never, in all of my 20 years working in the charity sector, have I witnessed a more desperate humanitarian situation than the one that is unfolding in Gaza right now.

Creative Bloq

"Challenging moments made me who I am," says Henn Kim

The Normal People illustrator tells us about her new memoir.

Al Jazeera

Is Israel’s Gaza war the deadliest conflict for children in modern times?

Many more children have been killed in Gaza every day compared with Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, other conflict zones.

Al Jazeera

UN agency, NGO heads make rare joint plea for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

UNICEF, UN Women and other agencies express ‘shock and horror’ at the mounting death toll from the conflict.

The Hindu

From 30 to 353: Telangana’s midwifery miracle

Telangana’s midwifery programme, launched in 2017 to reduce Maternal Mortality Rate and the alarming number of Caesarean sections in the State, has produced 353 trained midwives currently serving in hospitals across the State, including in tribal areas

The Hindu

Asian delegates laud education reforms in Andhra Pradesh at global conference

Andhra Pradesh lauded at Global Social & Financial Skills Conf. for reforms in edu. sector. APSRTC, DEOs, Aflatoun Intl., Udhyam Learning Fdn. & Reap Benefit played significant role. Suresh Kumar discussed with UNICEF & Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center, U.S.A.

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