Save the Children International

Over 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes in 5 weeks of war in #Lebanon⚠️ This equates to least 2 children every day. This deteriorating humanitarian crisis is first and foremost a children’s crisis. By law, children must be off-limits in war and must be protected. There is no time to waste, we urgently need a ceasefire now. Say it with us and sign the pledge➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEV2PeYu

We are excited to reveal the finalists of our first-ever Global Media Awards 2024!🏆 🌍 These prestigious awards aim to celebrate excellence in journalism focused on child rights✨ The finalists represent outlets from around the world whose innovative and impactful reporting has raised awareness about the challenges and achievements of children globally. The winners will be announced during a virtual ceremony on World Children’s Day, Wednesday 20 November 2024. Check out the full list here➡️ https://lnkd.in/dTsXrfyg

The world is more dangerous than ever for children with crimes in conflict at highest ever in 2023⚠️ Our new report "Stop the War On Children: Pathways to Peace" has revealed that the number of grave violations committed against children in war rose 15% in 2023 to over 31,000 documented cases, the highest level since reporting started in 2005. An average of 31 children a day were killed or maimed and the biggest increases in crimes against children were recorded in the occupied Palestinian territory and Sudan. The report also revealed that the last three decades have witnessed a staggering increase in the number of children living under the weight of war, with the number reaching 473 million children – or 19% of the world’s child population – in 2023. This share has nearly doubled from around 10% of the world’s child population in the mid-1990s, as children’s right to protection in conflict continues to be destroyed. This report is devastating and leaves no doubt that the world is getting more dangerous for children. States must take action: ☑️ They need to uphold standards of conduct in conflict. ☑️They must hold perpetrators to account. ☑️They must protect humanitarian access. ☑️They need long term plans for peace. ☑️And they need to support children’s resilience and recovery. As government leaders and civil society, including activists, survivors, and young people, prepare to meet at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children in Colombia next week, this report highlights the urgent need for intensified global action to combat violence against children in conflict and build a safer future for children worldwide. The future of millions of children depends on it❤️ Read the full report here➡️ https://lnkd.in/dV4BdKxQ

London, Tokyo, Stockholm, Rome and many more. The UNIQLO x Magnum Photos global photography exhibition – PEACE FOR ALL – has reached more than ten countries so far🌟 Expressing a wish for global peace, the exhibition captures the lives of children in Ukraine, Vietnam and Ethiopia. Federica Toscano, Senior Advocacy Advisor, Children on the Move, Save the Children Europe, said: “The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has forced countless children to leave behind everything they know. In times of crisis, providing not just shelter but also emotional and educational support is crucial for their well-being and future. Save the Children’s counselling hubs offer a safe space where children can heal, learn, and rediscover a sense of normalcy.” UNIQLO’s PEACE FOR ALL charity T-shirt project, supports Save the Children International, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Plan International. UNIQLO and Save the Children have been working together since 2022. Through the PEACE FOR ALL initiative, we’ve supported and will continue to support children globally affected by conflict and emergencies. Explore the exhibition➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMfwkApb

With at least 420,000 children fleeing their homes, they’ve been stripped of any sense of safety and stability. Children are telling us every loud sound makes them jump. And, with the majority of schools still closed, they are missing out on their basic right to learn. We are responding in more than 190 shelters across #Lebanon. To help children recover and get a sense of normalcy back in their lives, we've set up safe space spaces where they can play, be creative and make friends. We want to establish more child-friendly spaces but we need your support to do this. Please donate to help children living in crisis👉 https://bit.ly/3TUznhH

How long will this go on before world powers say ‘enough’? How long can families already on the brink of famine be expected to survive the bombs, bullets and now 21-day siege on the north, blocking entry of aid and supplies? A horrific 24 hours in Gaza underscores the urgent need for international intervention with scores of people, including children and babies, killed in attacks by Israeli forces. This horrific violence in #Gaza must stop. We are pleading with the international community to urgently intervene. Every possible step must be taken to secure a definitive ceasefire and to ensure adherence to international law. Governments must stop fuelling the conflict with a supply of weapons and ammunition. #CeasefireNow

Sudan is still suffering a devastating conflict that has triggered widespread violence and instability across the country and displaced over 11.3 million people. We mustn't forget about it ⚠ Children are witnessing atrocities no child should see which is impacting their behaviour with many becoming anxious, not sleeping and suffering psychological distress. Also, famine-levels of malnutrition across half of Sudan’s 18 states have led to boys joining fighters and some girls marrying fighters as a means of survival to get food. Others were eating leaves to survive The situation for people is even more catastrophic in the city of El Fasher which has been under siege and continuous bombardment for months. About 2.8 million people in and around El Fasher in North Darfur currently have no option to escape or to access much needed assistance. Aid workers in El Fasher shared their experiences of living through the siege 👉 https://lnkd.in/db_ZNgf2 #Sudan #conflict

Children in Malawi are living through a devastating cycle of consecutive climate disasters⚠️ Today, together with the Green Climate Fund and the Government of Malawi, we’re marking an important milestone in our mission to develop climate-resilience healthcare systems, through the approval of a significant new US$37 million project. The ‘Climate resilient health and well-being for rural communities in Southern Malawi’ project will help empower communities to manage the many impacts of climate change on health, aiming to reach a fifth of Southern Malawi’s population directly - 1.7 million people - and create lasting change. With thanks to co-financing provided by GSK, Foundation S and Moondance Foundation. Read more here➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPVfvzvx

In northern #Gaza, an already starving population has been cut off from food since Oct 1st, while trying to dodge bombs and bullets in a kill zone they cannot leave⚠️ We have 5,000 food parcels destined for families in the north that can't enter due to the siege and restrictions. Starvation must not be used as a weapon of war. End the death and destruction in Northern Gaza. Governments must stop sending arms. #CeasefireNow

"I want to go back even if my house is bombed,” says Amar*, a 17-year-old girl, in one of the collective shelters we are supporting in Mount Lebanon. Children in Lebanon were already grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis driven by economic collapse, political instability and ongoing conflict. Now, 1.2 million people, including 420,00 children, have been uprooted from their homes due to escalating hostilities over the past year, the majority in recent weeks. On a daily basis, Israeli forces are issuing evacuation warnings for neighbourhoods across #Lebanon, forcing people to flee for their lives. Many are issued with little notice and often past midnight, giving families barely time to escape before bombardments begin. Children and families are enduring long, tiring journeys, unsure whether they will ever be able to return home. As always, violence is costing human lives – and children are bearing the greatest brunt. Their lives, rights and futures are being turned upside down. Nadine is part of Save the Children's ongoing emergency response. Read her testimony👉 https://bit.ly/488XvTL