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NEWS QUOTE: Intensity of airstrikes in Gaza feels like the beginning of another wave of deadly violence
“The intensity of the recent airstrikes feel like the beginning of another wave of deadly violence. As we wait for Rafah to open, we must keep our eyes on the suffering across Gaza.”
NEWS QUOTE: Supplies running out for 24,000 people in Syria’s Al-Hol camp with aid routes blocked
Last week’s escalation forced aid agencies to temporarily suspend regular operations in Al-Hol camp, which is home to just over 24,000 people—mostly women and children—displaced following the collapse of ISIS in 2019.
SOMALIA: Children facing catastrophic hunger as drought decimates crops, livestock
Children in Somalia are facing a catastrophic hunger crisis after four consecutive failed rainy seasons completely exhausted food reserves in several regions with the next few months critical to prevent avoidable deaths.
Princess Diana’s iconic Virgin Atlantic jumper returns in support of Save the Children after selling out in hours
Each jumper sold will help change children’s lives around the world, as part of Virgin Atlantic's ongoing partnership with Save the Children.
NEWS QUOTE: Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed families await developments
Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed in May 2024, people in Gaza are anxiously awaiting news of its potential reopening following the discovery of the last remaining hostage. The crossing has become the focus of renewed hope as families wait for the possibility of medical evacuations, education opportunities for students, reunification, and the movement of urgently needed aid.
NEWS QUOTE: Children in tents face snow and freezing cold in earthquake-devastated Afghanistan
Snow and freezing temperatures have killed at least 60 people across Afghanistan, injured more than 100 and destroyed or damaged about 450 homes, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Authority.
Lampedusa: Two one-year-old twins still missing in the Mediterranean
Two one-year-old twin girls are still missing at sea and an adult man died after 61 people disembarked on Thursday in Lampedusa.
New Hong Kong law requires professionals to report suspected child abuse following long campaign
Under the new Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, 25 categories of specified professionals are now required to file a report as soon as practicable if, in the course of their work, they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering serious harm or is at real risk of serious harm.
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