News Monitor

The war is taking an increasingly heavy toll on children’s mental health, with some developing speech defects and uncontrollable twitching, while others have nightmares and even scream in their sleep.

According to the report, people who had been recently displaced within Ukraine were more likely to be unemployed (24%), compared to those who had been displaced for one year or more (13%).

Data released on World Children’s Day shows more than 516,000 babies born in Ukraine between February 2022 and August 2024, removed of any rights to safety and healthcare, many living on frontlines.

In addition to child casualties, which include 659 children killed and 1,747 children injured, millions of children continue to have their lives upended due to ongoing attacks.

In addition to child casualties, which include 659 children killed and 1,747 children injured, millions of children continue to have their lives upended due to ongoing attacks.

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its 1,000th day, civilians, women, and girls in Ukraine are enduring deadly intensified attacks across major cities.

This winter is predicted to be the toughest yet in almost three years due to a combination of weather conditions, infrastructure damage, blackouts and a lack of access to services such as healthcare.

Millions continue to suffer from the impacts of increasing attacks on both civilians and critical infrastructure, leaving many without access to essential services, including water and electricity.

This latest attack damaged more than 20 apartment buildings, injuring 21 people and killing five. Among the impacted structures was Mechnikov Hospital, one of Ukraine’s largest medical facilities.

This latest attack damaged more than 20 apartment buildings, injuring 21 people and killing five. Among the impacted structures was Mechnikov Hospital, one of Ukraine’s largest medical facilities.

UNICEF is appealing for $32 million to help keep critical services running for children by reducing disruptions to water, sanitation, health and education, and distributing cash and in-kind support.

More than 3,200 civilian casualties were recorded in Ukraine between June and August this year – a 33.7 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

Together with its humanitarian partners, the EU aims to repair damaged buildings, ensure electricity and heating, and provide shelter to the ones most in need.

Report reveals the devastating toll two years of conflict have taken on children. The most common issues are feeling unsafe (73%), disinterest in learning (64%) and sadness or low self-confidence (54%).

Save the Children's new report reveals the dramatic impact that two years of full-scale war - displacing more than 25 per cent of the country’s 38 million population - has had on education.

Hundreds of drones and missiles have struck Ukraine, with at least four children injured in the strikes. Across the country, entire cities remain without stable electricity and water supplies.

As we observe WHD, we aim to remind the world about one of the biggest ongoing emergencies with a grim milestone - the highest number of attacks WHO has ever recorded in any humanitarian emergency.