Representative of the Secretary‑General warns of rising attacks on schools, urges funding for education in conflict Speaking on behalf of the Secretary‑General, the representative said attacks on children and education are rising worldwide, cited 473,000,000 children affected and 2,374 verified attacks on schools and hospitals in 2024, highlighted digital learning programs and called on member states to close a 24% funding shortfall.

With a staggering 473 million children affected by armed conflicts and over 2,300 attacks on schools this year, the urgent need for protective education in crisis zones has never been clearer.

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UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed urges urgent global action to end violence against children In a prerecorded video message played at an event honoring Queen Sylvia and Princess Madeleine, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned the world is "shamefully failing" children and urged leaders to accelerate prevention, long-term healing, and legal protections after citing that "1 out of every 2 children" aged 2–17 faced in

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has issued a powerful call to action, revealing that a staggering 1 in 2 children globally faced violence last year and urging leaders to unite for their safety and dignity.

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International Day of Hope promotes love and peace at UN gathering Speakers advocate for childhood protection and global harmony on International Day of Hope.

The inaugural International Day of Hope at the UN ignited a passionate call to action, urging us to unite for a brighter future for children amidst the shadows of poverty and conflict.

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Surgeon General Murthy calls for global action to protect children from violence Dr. Vivek Murthy urges leaders to prioritize children's safety and development worldwide.

Over 100 million children are homeless and vulnerable to violence and exploitation—it's time for urgent action to protect their future.

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UNICEF highlights urgent funding need for children affected by armed conflict Severe budget cuts threaten programs supporting children and survivors of violence in conflict areas.

Severe budget cuts are putting vulnerable children caught in armed conflict at risk, jeopardizing vital support services they desperately need.

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Smurfs partner with UN and UNICEF to promote children's rights campaign The Smurfs encourage children to speak up and engage in social change.

The Smurfs are teaming up with the UN and UNICEF to empower children to advocate for a better world—are you ready to join the movement?

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UN report reveals 138 million children in child labor with 54 million in hazardous work UNICEF and ILO report shows 138 million children in labor, missing 2025 targets.

A shocking 138 million children are still trapped in child labor, with over 54 million facing dangerous conditions, despite recent progress in the fight against this global crisis.

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Baroness Kidron calls for action on children's digital rights at Global Digital Compact event Baroness Kidron urges global commitment to protect children's rights in digital spaces.

Baroness Kidron's powerful call at the UN STI Forum Action Day urges global leaders to safeguard children's rights in the digital age—are we ready to protect the future?

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Advocates emphasize children's need for joy amid challenging circumstances Children's innocence and desire to play must be protected despite difficult situations.

Catherine Russell from UNICEF reminds us that despite the chaos of crisis, children’s innate desire for joy and play must be fiercely protected.

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