War Leaves Lebanese Schools In Ruins

Between September and November 2024, Israeli soldiers occupied several schools in southern Lebanon after fighting with Hezbollah. Investigations suggest that in at least two cases, the schools were intentionally destroyed, looted, and damaged, and these acts can be termed as war crimes. Over 100 schools were burned or seriously damaged, preventing thousands of children from [...]

Urgent Polio Vaccination Drive Launched In Yemen

Yemen is currently experiencing a serious polio outbreak, with 282 confirmed cases of variant type 2 poliovirus since 2021. The virus is still spreading, based on recent environmental testing. To help stop the outbreak, a new vaccination campaign took place from 12 to 14 July 2025 in 12 southern areas controlled by the government. Health [...]

Children Suffer Most From Landmines In Syria

Landmines in Syria have caused great harm to children. Many kids, like nine-year-old Huda al-Dahr, have been badly injured or killed by explosions while playing or working near their homes. Landmines and unexploded bombs are scattered across many areas, especially where fighting took place. Children are often the most vulnerable because they cannot always see [...]

Niger’s Language Shift: A Bold Move With Big Challenges For Education

In March 2025, Niger changed its official language from French to Hausa. This move was part of a larger effort to break from its colonial past and build national pride. Only 13% of Nigeriens speak French, while nearly half speak Hausa, making the change popular among many citizens. However, this sudden shift brings major challenges [...]

Children Suffer Most From Landmines In Syria

Landmines in Syria have caused great harm to children. Many kids, like nine-year-old Huda al-Dahr, have been badly injured or killed by explosions while playing or working near their homes. Landmines and unexploded bombs are scattered across many areas, especially where fighting took place. Children are often the most vulnerable because they cannot always see [...]

Indonesia’s Learning Crisis: Quality Over Access In Schools

Indonesia has a big problem with the education system. Almost all children attend school, but many still struggle to read or perform basic math operations effectively. One reason is that many teachers are not well-trained. More than 80% of teachers failed a national skills test, and their salaries are very low. In the past, the [...]

Sanitation Boost For Moroccan Schoolgirls

A new project in Morocco is helping girls stay in school by improving sanitation at a rural boarding school. The school, Dar Talibate Tassoultante, had poor wastewater treatment, which caused health problems and made many girls miss class or drop out. Now, a group of women is leading a plan to install an eco-friendly wastewater [...]

Sanitation Boost For Moroccan Schoolgirls

A new project in Morocco is helping girls stay in school by improving sanitation at a rural boarding school. The school, Dar Talibate Tassoultante, had poor wastewater treatment, which caused health problems and made many girls miss class or drop out. Now, a group of women is leading a plan to install an eco-friendly wastewater [...]

From Fear To Hope Amid Syria’s Coastal Crisis

In March 2025, rising violence in the coastal areas of Syria, including Lattakia, plunged children such as 11-year-old Jana into uncertainty and fear. Schools were shut, and families were displaced, taking away the sense of routine and security from children. As a response, UNICEF and its partners quickly mobilized psychosocial support sessions, giving children recreational [...]

From Fear To Hope Amid Syria’s Coastal Crisis

In March 2025, rising violence in the coastal areas of Syria, including Lattakia, plunged children such as 11-year-old Jana into uncertainty and fear. Schools were shut, and families were displaced, taking away the sense of routine and security from children. As a response, UNICEF and its partners quickly mobilized psychosocial support sessions, giving children recreational [...]

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