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GAZA: DEADLY 24 HOURS UNDERSCORES URGENT NEED FOR GLOBAL INTERVENTION WITH YET MORE CHILDREN KILLED - SAVE THE CHILDREN
Civilian attacks by Israeli forces across the Gaza strip have escalated in the past 24 hours, underscoring the urgent need for international intervention.
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Actor Sacha Baron Cohen donates US$500,000 to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee for Sudan
Actor and screenwriter Sacha Baron Cohen has donated US$500,000 to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) for their work in Sudan which is facing the world’s largest displacement crisis and heading towards the worst famine seen in decades.
Japanese Ambassador Commends Child Protection Initiatives and Pledges Continued Support Following His Visit
Japanese Ambassador Commends Child Protection Initiatives and Pledges Continued Support Following His Visit
Major new programme to support a fifth of southern Malawi’s population to tackle climate-induced health risks
One fifth of the population of southern Malawi will be better equipped to safeguard against climate-aggravated health risks due to a US$37 million initiative announced today by the Green Climate Fund, the Government of Malawi, and Save the Children and its partners.
LEBANON: Over 400,000 forcibly displaced children at growing risk of scabies, cholera and waterborne diseases
The first case of cholera was detected in Lebanon, where over 400,000 children have been forcibly displaced by the escalating conflict. Children in Lebanon are now at growing risk of skin diseases, cholera, and other waterborne diseases due to overcrowded, basic conditions in collective shelters and a lack of water and sanitation facilities.
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Sudan: Famine crisis worsens as children show physical signs of starvation
The extremely high rate of global acute malnutrition (GAM) among children under 5 is pushing communities into high risk of famine for the first time since the war began over 18 months ago.
‘ROHINGYA REFUGEES MUST BE GIVEN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND PROTECTION’ – SAVE THE CHILDREN STATEMENT
Save the Children is calling for Indonesia and other countries in Asia to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees after a boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya, including women and children, was sighted off the coast of Indonesia.
Save the Children announces finalists of the Global Media Awards 2024
Save the Children is proud to announce the finalists for its inaugural Global Media Awards 2024, representing outlets from around the world whose innovative & impactful reporting has raised awareness about the challenges & achievements of children whose unique rights were first recognised exactly 100 years ago.
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