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Violence against children

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Press release
18 November 2022
Violence, conflict and unrest robs nearly 580 children of their lives in the Middle East and North Africa since start of year
Ahead of World Children’s Day, UNICEF calls for protection of children and their rights across region
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Statement
03 February 2022
At least six children killed in northwest Syria overnight
From Bertrand Bainvel, Acting UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Children in Al-Hol camp face the harsh winter with no proper outfits to keep off the cold. Syria, 19 January, 2021
Statement
23 January 2022
Nearly 850 children at immediate risk as violence continues in northeast Syria
UNICEF calls for the release of children in detention, taking them through restorative justice and the return of foreign children in the northeast of Syria to their home countries
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Statement
04 January 2022
Two children killed and five injured in Syria as the new year starts
From Kambou Fofana, Acting UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa
Refugee girl from Hesbi camp
Report
03 January 2022
Violent Beginnings
Children growing up in Lebanon’s crisis

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Violent Beginnings: Children growing up in Lebanon’s crisis (PDF, 647 KB)
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Statement
23 December 2021
Reports of excessive use of force against children in Sudan
From Kambou Fofana, Acting UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa
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Press release
29 October 2021
The Government of Finland Contributes EUR€ 3 Million to Support UNICEF’s No Lost Generation Initiative in Syria
More than 3,800 vulnerable girls and boys to benefit from quality learning means and 1,600 children with disabilities from access to education and basic services
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Statement
19 October 2021
‘Shameful milestone’ in Yemen as 10,000 children killed or maimed since fighting began
Geneva Palais briefing note on the situation of children in Yemen
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Statement
17 October 2021
The protection of children must be prioritized at all times
Statement by Ms. Mandeep O’Brien, UNICEF Representative in Sudan
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Statement
09 August 2021
Escalation of violence in Syria kills and injures 45 children since beginning of July
From Bertrand Bainvel, UNICEF Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa