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Indigenous Children at High Risk of Child Labour
Children from indigenous communities face a significant risk of child labour and often don’t have access to education, according to a recent analysis by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
250 Million Children Worldwide Deprived of Education
New figures released on Monday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have revealed a troubling reality - the number of children worldwide who are deprived of any form of education has reached a staggering 250 million. This marks an increase of six million children compared to previous data, and it is a deeply concerning trend.
One in Six Children Lives in Extreme Poverty
About 333 million children, or 1 in 6, live in extreme poverty, enduring conditions of deprivation that encompass basic needs, dignity, opportunities
Over Half of Refugee Children Worldwide Miss Out on Education
More than half of the world’s 14.8 million school-aged refugee children are currently missing out on formal education,
Parental Substance Use Disorders Linked to Intellectual Disabilities in Children
Children of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only...
Children in Afghanistan into labour to aid families
An alarming number of children in Afghanistan are being compelled into labour to aid their families in coping with the escalating levels of poverty and hunger, according to a latest report from the Save the Children.
A Mother’s Diet Can Protect the Brain Health of Her Grandchildren
A groundbreaking study conducted by Monash University suggests that a mother's dietary choices during early pregnancy may have far-reaching effects on the brain health of not only her child but also her grandchildren. The research, which utilized genetic models using roundworms (Caenorhabditis elegans), identified specific foods that could potentially safeguard against brain function deterioration.
Global Anaemia Rates High Among Women and Children, Decline for Men
Despite efforts to reduce anaemia globally, it remains a significant health issue, especially affecting women and children, according to a latest study.
Heat wave Threatens Children in Europe, Central Asia
UNICEF has reported that half of all children in Europe and Central Asia, totalling 92 million, are exposed to high heat wave frequency, posing serious risks to their health and education. This is double the global average of 1 in 4 children exposed to high heat wave frequency. The region must urgently invest in mitigation and adaptation measures to protect children from the adverse effects of climate change.
Millions of Children at Risk of Hunger as Black Sea Grain Corridor Remains Unrenewed”
"Save the Children warns that failure to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative poses a catastrophic threat to vulnerable children worldwide, leading to devastating hunger. Millions of lives are at stake as developing nations heavily reliant on grain staples face food insecurity due to interrupted trade routes from Ukraine and Russia."
