Millions of children still facing dire conditions 100 days after Türkiye-Syria quakes: UNICEF

More than six million boys and girls in Türkiye and Syria are still struggling to cope 100 days after the deadly earthquakes that hit both countries, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Wednesday. 

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UNICEF appeals for support for children affected by Türkiye earthquakes

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A senior official with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday called for greater support for boys and girls affected by the powerful earthquakes in Türkiye, which have left more than one million people homeless. 

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