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Jan312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UNICEF Report Warns of Alarming Malnutrition Crisis Among Infants in Eastern, Southern Africa

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A new UNICEF report revealed a severe undernutrition crisis affecting 5.5 million infants under six months in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). The study highlights how widespread low birth weight, stunting, wasting, and underweight conditions are putting the youngest members of society at risk, with urgent calls for stronger policy interventions and healthcare improvements. Conducted by UNICEF’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), the study examined the state of infant nutrition in five high-risk countries Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, and Malawi. The findings paint a dire picture, with 1.6 million infants suffering from stunting, 0.6 million classified as wasted, 0.8 million underweight, and 2.5 million born with low birth weight. However, experts...

Jan302025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

How Schools Can Stay Open Amid Disasters: Six Key Strategies

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Children are often the first to suffer when disasters strike, facing serious threats to their safety, health, and education. According to UNICEF, nearly a billion children worldwide live in countries classified as “extremely high risk” due to climate change. In 2024 alone, over 242 million students experienced school disruptions due to climate-related hazards, with floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes damaging thousands of schools globally. Between 2015 and 2021, data from the Sendai Framework Monitor recorded more than half a million schools being either destroyed or severely impacted. Schools play a critical role in disaster response, often doubling as emergency shelters and community centers, providing safety and continuity in education. Beyond this, they also serve as spaces for disa...

Jan272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Hazards Disrupt Education for Millions in 2024: UNICEF Report Highlights Urgency

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A new report from UNICEF reveals a disturbing trend at least one in seven students globally had their schooling disrupted due to climate-related hazards in 2024. The report, Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024, released on January 24, 2025, on the International Day of Education, sheds light on the scale of climate's impact on children's education worldwide. According to the report, a staggering 242 million students, ranging from pre-primary to upper secondary education, experienced disruptions to their schooling in 2024 due to climate events. This figure is likely an underestimation, as the report acknowledged data limitations. The analysis examined disruptions across 85 countries from January to December 2024, identifying 119 different...

Jan252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

242M Students Disrupted by Climate Hazards in 2024: UNICEF Report

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At least 242 million students across 85 countries experienced significant disruptions in their education due to extreme climate events in 2024, according to a new UNICEF report titled Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024. Released on International Day of Education, the report underscores the growing impact of heatwaves, floods, tropical cyclones, and droughts on education, worsening an already critical global learning crisis. Heatwaves were the leading cause of school closures, affecting over 118 million students in April alone. Countries like Bangladesh and the Philippines witnessed widespread school shutdowns, while Cambodia shortened school days due to scorching temperatures. In parts of South Asia, temperatures reached a staggering 47°C...

Jan182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UNICEF Report Calls for Resilient Systems to Safeguard Children’s Futures in 2025

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A new report from UNICEF Innocenti, Prospects for Children in 2025: Building Resilient Systems for Children’s Futures, offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities children and young people are likely to face in the coming year. This latest edition of the Global Outlook series highlights the critical importance of resilience-building in systems that support children’s rights and well-being. The report paints a picture of a world where progress for children is achievable but warns of setbacks if urgent actions are not taken. UNICEF calls for systems that go beyond immediate service delivery, emphasizing the need for structures that are not only responsive to current challenges but also capable of anticipating future risks. A key focus of the report is the integratio...

Jan182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UNICEF Provides Critical Aid to Earthquake-Hit Tibet, Supporting Children and Families

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UNICEF has mobilized emergency relief efforts to assist families and children affected by the devastating magnitude-6.8 earthquake that struck Dingri County in Tibet's Xizang Autonomous Region on January 7, 2025. The disaster, which also impacted nearby Sajia County, caused over 126 fatalities, injured 188 individuals, and displaced more than 30,000 people into temporary shelters. Amid freezing nighttime temperatures plunging to -17°C, over 10,000 children under the age of seven are enduring severe challenges in makeshift shelters. Pregnant women and infants face heightened vulnerabilities in such conditions. UNICEF Representative to China, Amakobe Sande, underscored the critical need for targeted support: “Children and pregnant women have specific needs in emergencies. UNICEF is act...

May172024 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Assam Launches DRIMS: A Digital Solution for Disaster Management in collaboration with Unicef

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In anticipation of potential floods, Assam has introduced the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), a digital platform aimed at facilitating online reporting of damages incurred during various disasters. Developed by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) in collaboration with Unicef, DRIMS enables accurate reporting and assessment of damages caused by disasters, expediting aid disbursal to affected individuals. The platform efficiently captures critical impact indicators, facilitating the rapid delivery of relief and rehabilitation grants to beneficiaries. It also tracks damages to crops, loss of livestock, and other essential factors, accelerating post-disaster restoration efforts. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, after launching DRIMS, also unveile...