Surge in child migrants crossing the dangerous Darién Gap: UNICEF

The number of child migrants crossing the perilous Darién Gap has surged by 40 per cent so far this year, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Wednesday, putting the route on track for a fifth consecutive year of record child migration levels.

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Surge in child migrants crossing the dangerous Darién Gap: UNICEF

Ukraine war: UNICEF highlights 40 per cent rise in children killed this year

26 Apr 2024

As deadly attacks in Ukraine continue, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday that the number of children killed so far this year has increased by nearly 40 per cent compared to 2023.

Mediterranean ‘becoming a cemetery for children and their futures’

29 Sep 2023

More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean to Italy so far this year the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday, an increase of 60 per cent compared with last year.

Demand for lifesaving aid up 10 per cent this year: UN relief chief

19 May 2022

The number of people in need has risen by around 10 per cent this year so far, the UN’s humanitarian affairs chief said on Thursday.