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UNICEF: More than 370 million girls and women are victims of childhood sexual abuse
More than 370 million girls and women worldwide have been raped or sexually assaulted before the age of 18. Between 240 and 310 million boys have also been sexually abused as children.
Government allocates UAH 56.9 million to build shelters for schools in three regions
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 56. 9 million for the construction of shelters in schools in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Kyiv regions. The funds will be used for radiation shelters and bomb shelters in four educational institutions.
The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed on the procedure and conditions for receiving financial assistance from UNICEF for 350 schools
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for receiving financial assistance from UNICEF for 350 schools. Each institution will receive UAH 290.5 thousand to modernize canteens, prepare for winter and repair engineering networks.
Return of orphans from abroad: family-based forms of upbringing will be a priority
Ukraine plans to return about 2,000 orphans evacuated abroad at the beginning of the war. The priority will be given to family-based forms of care, and monitoring visits are being conducted to assess the needs of each child.
More than 24 thousand families have received the Baby Box since the beginning of 2024
24,360 Ukrainian families have chosen the Baby Box at birth since the beginning of 2024. Kyiv, Dnipropetrovska and Zakarpatska oblasts became the leaders. The content of the package has been updated to meet the needs of parents.
Ukrzaliznytsia launched a train with the first children's carriage in Ukraine: what it looks like
Ukrzaliznytsia has sent a train with the first children's car on the Kharkiv-Yasinia route. The car is adapted for comfortable travel for families with children, equipped with interactive elements and special markings.
Norway to allocate $7.4 million for UNICEF programs in Ukraine
The Norwegian government will provide $7. 4 million to support UNICEF programs in Ukraine. The funds will be used to help Ukrainian children and their families affected by Russian aggression.
Ukrzaliznytsia launches the first “children's car”
Ukrzaliznytsia has started selling tickets for the first children's compartment car on the Kharkiv-Yasinia train on August 8. The car, created in cooperation with UNICEF, is equipped for comfortable travel for children aged 0 to 8 and their parents.
August 1: International Breastfeeding Day, World Lung Cancer Day, Honey Savior
In 1990, UNICEF adopted the Declaration on the Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding to promote breastfeeding and prove its advantages over formula feeding.
Families with children affected by the July 8 Russian attack will receive financial assistance
Families with children who were treated at the National Children's Hospital "Okhmatdyt" during the attack on July 8, as well as families with children of employees of the private medical facility that was attacked, will receive one-time financial assistance in the amount of UAH 10,800 per person.
In just 22 hours: Ukrainians raised UAH 250 million for Okhmatdyt
In 22 hours, Ukrainians raised 250 million hryvnias to rebuild the Okhmatdyt children's hospital, which was hit by a Russian missile attack.
The Foreign Ministry organized a visit of more than 30 heads of foreign diplomatic missions to the site of the Russian attack on Okhmatdyt
On the instructions of Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Deputy Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions visited the site of the Russian attack on the Okhmatdyt children's hospital to see the aftermath of the attack.
What to do for adults and children trapped in the rubble: instructions
If you are trapped under the rubble, avoid moving and call for help if possible. Cover yourself to prevent hypothermia. Stop bleeding and try to calm children by hugging them, holding their hands and breathing together.
Maternity hospitals received more than 5,5 thousand updated "baby packages"
More than 5,500 updated "baby packages" containing reusable diapers, warm clothes, a larger blanket and a UNICEF book were delivered to maternity hospitals in Ukraine.
More than 70 schools have been opened in Zaporizhia, where you can conduct the educational process in bomb shelters and dungeons
More than 70 schools have been opened in Zaporizhia region, where the educational process can be conducted in bomb shelters and dungeons, and this year it is planned to build 10 full-fledged bomb shelters for 10,000 students.
Albatross Day, World Children's Football Day, Farmer's Day in Ukraine. What else can be celebrated on June 19
Albatrosses are one of the largest flying birds, and the wandering and southern king albatrosses have a record wingspan of up to 3. 7 meters and even more. Of the 21 albatross species known to science, 19 are endangered.
More than 50% of teenagers tend to neglect safety rules for explosive objects
According to a study of awareness and behavior patterns among children and their parents conducted by UNICEF and the rating Group, 53% of Ukrainian teenagers aged 14-17 are prone to risky behavior in relation to mines and explosive objects.
Haiti's transitional council appoints UNICEF head as interim prime minister
Haiti's Transitional Council has appointed UNICEF Regional Director Harry Conille, a 58-year-old doctor who previously served as prime minister in 2011-2012, as the new interim prime minister to lead the country out of a political, security and humanitarian crisis.
Children's safety, restoration of energy infrastructure: Kiper shares details of meeting with UNICEF representatives
Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration, discussed with Munir Mamedzadze, UNICEF Representative in Ukraine, the issues of child safety, restoration of energy infrastructure and drinking water supply in the south of Odesa region, and thanked UNICEF for its comprehensive support in the areas of education, healthcare and protection of children's rights.
123 children are forcibly evacuated from Kharkiv region
123 children from 36 settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, including orphans and children deprived of parental care, will be forcibly evacuated to Volyn Oblast within 60 days as part of a free operation with the participation of UNICEF and SOS Children's Villages.
IDPs from Kharkiv and Sumy regions who were forced to evacuate will be able to receive financial assistance
Families with children forced to evacuate from Kharkiv and Sumy regions due to increased fighting will receive additional one-time financial assistance in the amount of UAH 10,800 per family member from the government and UNICEF.
Families evacuated from Sumy and Kharkiv regions to receive financial assistance: who will receive payments
Families from vulnerable categories forced to evacuate from frontline settlements in Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts will receive a one-time payment of UAH 10,800 per person to provide emergency additional support.
Almost 2,000 children killed or injured since the start of full-scale invasion in Ukraine - UNICEF
Almost 2000 children have been killed or injured in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, according to a UNICEF report.
Extreme weather threatens education: Asian governments close schools due to extreme heat
Unprecedented heat waves in Asia and Africa have forced governments to close schools, highlighting how climate change threatens the education of millions of children.
International Midwives' Day, World Hand Hygiene Day, Cartoonists' Day. What else can be celebrated on May 5
Today, on May 5, midwives celebrate their professional holiday in many countries around the world. Midwifery is considered the oldest branch of medicine. The first information about midwives appeared in ancient Egypt.
More than 218 thousand devices delivered to Ukrainian students and teachers for learning in war conditions
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Education and Science, with the support of international partners, has provided 218,188 devices to Ukrainian students and teachers, most of them in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions.
War in Ukraine: UN reports sharp rise in number of children killed in 2024
At least 600 children have been killed in attacks across Ukraine since the war escalated in 2022, with the confirmed number up nearly 40% since last year, according to UNICEF.
For the first time in the last 7 years, Ukraine is fully provided with the necessary vaccines - Ministry of Health
For the first time in 7 years, Ukraine has enough vaccines to cover all age groups that need immunization.
Prosecutor General and UNICEF Representative in Ukraine sign Memorandum of Understanding
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin and UNICEF Representative in Ukraine Munir Mammadzadeh signed a Memorandum of Understanding on adapting criminal justice to the best interests of children and combating domestic violence.
In Ukraine, 300 thousand children cannot study properly because they do not have their own laptops - Fedorov
A total of 178,945 devices, including laptops and tablets, have been distributed to schools. Currently, 361,560 students and 68,881 teachers need digital devices.