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19 January 2018

A Fair Chance in Life

Every child has a right to reach his or her full potential without discrimination.

A partial view of Melezi refugee site in N’Djamena, in Chad, on 17 December 2021

21 December 2021

“We just want the men to stop fighting”

Refugees fleeing violence in northern Cameroon find refuge in neighbouring Chad

At least thirteen children killed in latest attack on children and families in Niger

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Marie-Pierre Poirier

Additional €2.7 million from the EU Humanitarian Aid to tackle child malnutrition in Niger

In Niger, over 1.6 million children under five are estimated to suffer from malnutrition, of which over 450,000 severely.

More than 2.1 million children caught up in a humanitarian crisis in Niger

UNICEF urges greater attention and mobilization to their plight

Following the armed attack in Solhan, UNICEF provides emergency assistance to 9,000 displaced children and their families

West and Central Africa Regional Office Humanitarian Snapshot

West and Central Africa Regional Office Snapshot: January - March 2021

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Sahel Crisis: 29 million Sahelians need humanitarian assistance and protection.

Central African Republic: Nearly 370,000 children now internally displaced amidst ongoing violence – highest number since 2014

UNICEF warns large-scale population displacement leaves children at heightened risk of grave child rights violations, including recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups

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Building Resilience in the Sahel.

In the Sahel, with support of Germany (BMZ), a multisectoral programme strengthens the capacity of populations to cope and adapt to shocks and stresses.