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2 Jun 2025
Opinion: In Gaza, even my children’s right to play is under attack
In this powerful firsthand account, a father of five and child protection expert exposes how war has shattered childhood in Gaza. Once joyful and free, play has turned into a survival tactic amid rubble and fear. With every playground destroyed and every safe space gone, Gaza’s children are being robbed of their future. This deeply human opinion piece calls for urgent action to protect a generation growing up in the shadows of war.
9 Jun 2025
global
The Importance of Play for All Children
In this blog, James Cox, Education Policy and Advocacy Lead at Save the Children International, defends play as a vital right for every child. Amid crises and inequality, play supports mental health, learning, and resilience. In light of International Day of Play, he also calls on global leaders to invest in safe, inclusive play for all children.
19 Mar 2025
global
Foreign Aid Cuts: The real impact on children and our programmes
Foreign aid funding cuts are putting our lifesaving work under threat globally. Over 40 countries we operate in have been impacted across Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Learn more about the real impact of foreign cuts on children and our programmes in this blog.
6 Mar 2025
global
Foreign aid cuts: what’s happening and what does it mean for children?
Funding cuts are putting our lifesaving work under threat. Governments across the world are slashing foreign aid budgets that millions of children facing the toughest challenges depend on.
Latest Blogs
STAFF ACCOUNT: Afghanistan / Iran border - Families are sitting in the open with no protection from the burning heat and sandstorms
More than half a million Afghans have crossed into Afghanistan from Iran since 1 June. The situation at the border is alarming. Charity Luyaka, Humanitarian Director for Save the Children in Afghanistan explains the horrific situation thousands of families and children are facing right now in this blog.
Staff account from Ukraine: Why I have decided to stay as the frontline moves closer
Lesia* an aid worker running classes for children in the city of Sumy, Ukraine, explains the importance of her work for children's mental health and development, and why she has decided to stay despite the frontline of the war getting closer every day.
Child Account: Speech by Syrian child to the UN Security Council at the CAAC Open debate
Sila, a 17-year-old girl from Syria, addressed the UN Security Council at the CAAC Open debate on 25th June and talked about the consequences of war for the children of Syria. Read her full speech here.
Protecting Children, Securing Europe: Why Gavi Funding Can’t Wait
Vaccination enables children to grow up healthy, go to school, avoid medical debt, and allow communities to thrive. At the global Gavi High-Level Pledging Summit taking place in Brussels on 25 June, the EU and other global health champions must show their commitment to global health and invest in immunization - it is strategic and morally right thing to do.
5 reasons why play is critical for children's development and learning
Play is how children connect with others, how they make sense of their environment, experiences and feelings, how they develop new skills, imagination and confidence, and how they learn. Find out in this blog 5 reasons why you should play more with your children.
OP-ED: Syria Is Changing But Its Children Cannot Wait
This op-ed by Bujar Hoxha, Save the Children Syria Country Director, highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing Syria’s children amid political change. With millions affected by hunger, displacement, and aid cuts, he urges prioritizing children’s safety, education, and wellbeing to secure Syria’s future.
The Importance of Play for All Children
In this blog, James Cox, Education Policy and Advocacy Lead at Save the Children International, defends play as a vital right for every child. Amid crises and inequality, play supports mental health, learning, and resilience. In light of International Day of Play, he also calls on global leaders to invest in safe, inclusive play for all children.
Opinion: In Gaza, even my children’s right to play is under attack
In this powerful firsthand account, a father of five and child protection expert exposes how war has shattered childhood in Gaza. Once joyful and free, play has turned into a survival tactic amid rubble and fear. With every playground destroyed and every safe space gone, Gaza’s children are being robbed of their future. This deeply human opinion piece calls for urgent action to protect a generation growing up in the shadows of war.