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The agency said that 175 children from elementary schools were killed on the first day of the conflict after schools were targeted by US and Israeli forces, according to the IRGC.

200 children among 1,230 killed since Iran war began: UNICEF

March 6, 2026, 12:58 PM - 2 min read

The death toll from the Israel-US joint strikes on Iran stands at 1,230 people, according to various estimates. “Children do not start wars, but they pay an unacceptably high price.

Often performed on girls before they hit puberty, FGM is a cruel and inhuman practice involving partial or total removal of the female genitalia, and known to be practised in parts of Africa, Middle East and Asia for religious or traditional beliefs

Over 4.5-mn girls face risk of genital mutilation in 2026: UN

February 7, 2026, 03:48 PM - 2 min read

In a joint statement, leaders of UNICEF, WHO and other international agencies condemned the practice and reaffirmed their commitment to end FGM “for every girl and every woman at risk”

UNICEF Envoy Among 20 UN Staff Held by Houthis in Sanaa.

Houthis detain 20 UN staffers in Sanaa

October 20, 2025, 01:35 PM - 2 min read

The UN spokesman Jean Alam on Sunday said that Houthis have detained the organisation’s staff in the country’s capital, Sanaa.

A father and his daughter sit in silence amid the rubble in Gaza, following Israeli air strikes that killed 82 people across the enclave by Saturday dawn.

Israeli attacks on Gaza: 82 killed, including 32 seeking aid

June 21, 2025, 02:16 PM - 4 min read

At least 82 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces across Gaza, including 34 people seeking aid. UNICEF has warned of imminent deaths from thirst amid collapsing water systems.

UNICEF chief commends MNR University

June 13, 2025, 07:12 PM - 2 min read

He applauded the holistic community-centric and service-oriented education of the university.

Many children raped, sexually abused in Congo: UNICEF

April 11, 2025, 10:08 PM - 3 min read

Children make up between 35 per cent to 45 per cent of the nearly 10,000 cases of rape and sexual violence reported January and February this year, James Elder, the spokesperson for UNICEF told reporters in Geneva on Friday.

Since taking power, the Taliban has only allowed girls of primary age to attend school. Representative image.

UNICEF urges Taliban to end ban on girls' education

March 22, 2025, 10:23 AM - 3 min read

UNICEF has once again urged the Taliban to revoke its ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, warning that millions remain deprived of schooling. The agency cautioned that the prolonged prohibition will have dire consequences, including maternal and infant fatalities due to a diminishing number of female healthcare workers.

242 mn children missed school due to weather crisis in 2024

January 24, 2025, 03:32 PM - 2 min read

Afghanistan remained on top among the countries to face multiple climate hazards, with the country facing heatwaves as well as severe flash floods that damaged more than 110 schools in May last year, UNICEF said.

First farmers, now students: Is India losing to suicides?

December 15, 2024, 08:24 PM - 5 min read

Student suicides in India have outpaced population growth and suicide trends, with exam failures and mental health crises being key drivers. Experts call for systemic reforms, open communication, and de-stigmatisation of mental health to curb the alarming rise.

Schoolgirls from marginalised communities getting empowered by BMW and UNICEF with STEM education in rural India. Image for representative use only.

BMW, UNICEF to provide STEM learning to 1 L rural children

December 11, 2024, 05:59 PM - 3 min read

BMW and UNICEF have launched a partnership in rural India to empower 100,000 children, particularly girls from marginalised communities, with STEM education, fostering curiosity, creativity, and gender equality in Assam, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

Reports indicate that Lahore, a city of 14 million people, has been engulfed by smog, a mix of fog and pollutants generated by low-grade diesel fumes and smoke from stubble burning and winter heating.

Pakistan to reach out to India over rising smog concerns

November 4, 2024, 11:20 AM - 2 min read

The Punjab government in Pakistan has closed all primary schools for the week due to alarming air quality levels in Lahore. The government plans to approach Indian authorities for joint efforts to address the worsening smog issue.

Farmers to students: Is India losing the battle to suicide?

September 14, 2024, 08:48 PM - 6 min read

Student suicides have not just exceeded farmer suicides but have consistently outpaced both population growth and overall suicide trends, says an NCRB report. While the figures are deeply concerning, what is being done about it?