In September, juvenile prosecutors conducted almost 3,500 preventive measures in schools. This occurred against the backdrop of a 17% increase in the number of suicides among minors in 2025.
October 5 marks Ukraine's Territorial Defense Day and World Teachers' Day. Also on this day, World Meningitis Day, the City Days of Zaporizhzhia and Chernivtsi are celebrated, and believers honor the memory of the martyr Kharitina.
Ruth Posner, a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor and artist, and her 97-year-old husband Michael, died in a clinic in Switzerland by assisted suicide. They had been married for almost 75 years and made the decision due to emotional weakness and lack of energy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of approximately 200 million euros to provide school meals for Ukrainian children. This took place at a conference in New York, where support for the return of abducted children and sanctions against those involved in crimes were also discussed.
September 16 marks World Barber's Day, established in 2017 by the McAlister brothers from Ireland. Barbershops raise money for charity, supporting UNICEF.
Ukraine seeks the accession of Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. Presidential Advisor Daria Herasymchuk invited experts from these countries to join the work of the International Expert Group Bring Kids Back UA.
In 2025, the global level of obesity among children and adolescents (5-19 years old) for the first time exceeded the level of underweight. According to UNICEF, obesity affects 188 million people in 190 countries.
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and the UN Resident Coordinator, Mathias Schmale, agreed to intensify joint projects. Cooperation is focused on investigating international crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Emine Erdogan appealed to Melania Trump with a call to show sensitivity to the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, similar to the war in Ukraine. She emphasized the suffering of children and the historical responsibility of world leaders.
The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine, Oksen Lisovyi, reported on the implementation of 170 projects worth 11 billion hryvnias, 33 of which have already been commissioned. He noted that the construction of a shelter school costs 65 million hryvnias, while a shelter for 500-700 students costs 100 million.
In Ukraine, there are 559 foster families providing temporary care for 1065 children, which exceeds the initial plan. The need for such families remains high, with approximately 7,000 children annually requiring alternative care.
Great Britain plans to evacuate up to 300 wounded and seriously ill children from the Gaza Strip for treatment on its territory. With each child, a guardian will be able to leave, and the evacuation of siblings is also being considered.
Ukraine has received 70,000 doses of the combined PENTA-Hib vaccine for free vaccination of children against five dangerous diseases. Vaccination is carried out according to the national Calendar of preventive vaccinations within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Health and Gavi and UNICEF.
Over 14 million children remained unvaccinated in 2024, according to a UN report. This led to an increase in measles and whooping cough incidence in Europe and a measles outbreak in the US.
June 19 marks World Football Day for Children. In Ukraine, this sport faces the challenges of war but continues to develop thanks to support and new initiatives.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a visit of foreign diplomats to the site of the Russian strike on a building in Kyiv. Representatives of more than 60 missions saw the consequences of Russian terror in Ukraine.
Former England captain David Beckham will be knighted on the occasion of King Charles III's birthday for his football achievements and charity work. His wife Victoria will become Lady Beckham.
The UN demands a 20% staff reduction to overcome the financial deficit. Layoffs will occur in many departments, including humanitarian and refugee support offices.
The war has led to a significant displacement of children, as well as an increase in the number of orphans. Petro Dobromilskyi, Head of the State Child Affairs Service of Ukraine, told UNN about what is being done to support children in the country.
Due to USAID funding cuts, child mortality has increased in the poorest countries. Almost a million children are not receiving treatment for malnutrition, which will lead to deaths.
Since the beginning of the war, 733 sports facilities have been damaged. 463 athletes have not returned to Ukraine, there is a significant shortage of young coaches, and children are leaving the country.
May 5 is International Midwives Day and Europe Day. Also, today is World Hand Hygiene Day and St. Irene is honored.
Vaccines are distributed by the Public Health Center. Also, UNICEF handed over 111,000 doses of DTP vaccine and 170,000 doses of BCG vaccine.
UNICEF has provided Ukraine with 111,100 doses of DTP vaccine for children aged 6 years against diphtheria and tetanus. The vaccines are stored in the national warehouse and will be distributed to the regions.
A batch of BCG vaccine for newborns in the amount of 170,000 doses has arrived in Ukraine, which is part of the international support for the immunization program. BCG vaccination protects children from severe forms of tuberculosis.
In 2024, the number of measles cases in Europe has doubled, reaching its highest level since 1997. WHO and UNICEF are calling for a restoration of vaccination, the level of which fell after the pandemic.
The Ministry of Health received 100,000 doses of the combined PENTA-Hib vaccine to protect children from five diseases. The vaccine is free and has already been distributed among the regions for scheduled vaccinations.
The Trump administration is cutting off funding for 5,800 USAID projects, including vaccination and treatment programs. The withdrawal of support will affect millions of people in developing countries and threatens to increase mortality.
Jeff Bezos has announced the launch of a Blue Origin rocket with an all-female crew of six, including Katy Perry and his fiancée. This will be the first such flight since Valentina Tereshkova in 1963.
On February 27, Ukrzaliznytsia's first international children's car on the Kyiv-Chisinau route will start running. The car is equipped with 13 special facilities for children aged 0 to 8, including playpens, billboards and audio stories.
