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Children in Gaza are returning to basic education in makeshift tents after two years of war and destruction, with efforts led by UNICEF to provide limited schooling and psychological support amidst ongoing conflict and aid restrictions.
The UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards 2025 recognized powerful images highlighting children's lives and struggles worldwide, with first prize going to Elise Blanchard for her documentation of girls in Afghanistan, and other notable entries depicting air pollution in Mongolia, childhood in Indian coal mines, and various conflicts and hardships across the globe. An exhibition of the winning and honorable mention photos will be held in Berlin until April 2026.
Humanitarian aid trucks carrying baby formula in Gaza were robbed by armed individuals, identified by COGAT as Hamas, depriving thousands of malnourished children of vital supplies amid ongoing conflict and famine. UNICEF condemned the attack and called for respect of humanitarian efforts.
UNICEF reports the theft of lifesaving therapeutic food in Gaza, which has deprived over 2,700 malnourished children of essential aid amid ongoing conflict and famine, urging respect for humanitarian efforts and a ceasefire.
As of 2025, children worldwide are now more likely to be obese than underweight, marking a significant shift in global nutrition trends. While the decline in underweight children is positive, the rapid rise in childhood obesity poses serious health risks, highlighting the complex nature of malnutrition.
A UNICEF report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, with 10% affected by obesity and a significant increase in overweight children, highlighting a growing global health crisis.
For the first time, more children and adolescents worldwide are obese than undernourished, driven by the marketing and availability of ultra-processed foods, with UNICEF warning of a global health crisis and urging governments to implement stricter regulations and policies.
A UNICEF report reveals that more children worldwide are now obese than underweight, with 188 million affected, highlighting a global shift in child malnutrition from undernutrition to obesity, driven by ultra-processed foods and dietary changes across regions.
A UNICEF report reveals that for the first time, more school-aged children are obese than severely undernourished, with one-fifth of children aged 5-19 overweight and half of them obese, highlighting a concerning global health trend.
For the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, driven by diets high in ultra-processed foods, with UNICEF urging governments to implement policies to protect children's health and prevent the economic and health impacts of obesity.
UNICEF warns of a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza City, where ongoing conflict has led to a collapse of essential services, widespread famine, and rising malnutrition among children, with urgent calls for increased aid and international intervention.
A UNICEF official criticizes the bickering over hunger in Gaza, highlighting the need for international press access to verify conditions amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in significant casualties and suffering, especially among children.
Over 14 million children worldwide have not received any vaccines, with conflict and misinformation being key barriers, despite some progress in immunization coverage; global efforts continue to focus on closing these gaps to prevent disease outbreaks.
UNICEF reports over 50,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza since October 2023, with recent attacks causing significant casualties and destruction, urging international action to end the violence and protect civilians.
UNICEF has raised concerns over the high rate of new HIV infections among young women and girls, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where nine out of ten new infections among adolescents are girls. Despite advancements in treatment, access remains limited for children and teenagers, with only 65% of those aged 15-19 receiving antiretroviral therapy. The report highlights the need for increased investment in prevention and treatment to meet the U.N.'s goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.