Clooney Foundation for Justice Partners with UNICEF to Open Seven Public Schools to Syrian Refugee Children in Lebanon

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With support from Google.org and HP Inc., the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s $2.25 million partnership and $1 million technology grant will enroll thousands of currently out-of-school refugees in formal education and provide additional support for Lebanese and Syrian children in public schools across Lebanon NEW YORK, 31 July 2017 – The Clooney Foundation for Justice today … Continued

At least 27 children killed in Idlib attack – UNICEF

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UNICEF Ireland condemns deplorable attack in Syria DUBLIN/NEW YORK/AMMAN, 6 April 2017 –At least 27 children were confirmed killed in the attack in Idlib, northwest of Syria, UNICEF said today. A further 546 people, among them many children, have been injured. Casualty figures are expected to rise. “The killing of children in Syria cannot be … Continued

Statement on reports of chemical weapons attacks in Syria

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Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on reports of chemical weapons attacks on children and families in Syria “The images of children choking and dying in the streets of Idlib, Syria, following alleged chemical weapons attacks, are as horrific as they are heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. … Continued

Message of hope: Unicef releases powerful charity song by Syrian children

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Ansam (10) performs ‘Song for Syria’ with a choir of internally displaced children   *NOTE* Video stills and an introduction to the song’s video available for download here DUBLIN/BEIRUT/DAMASCUS, 15 March 2017 – UNICEF has this morning released ‘Song for Syria’ a powerful new song and music video performed by children affected by six years … Continued

2016 worst year yet for children of Syria’s war

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Wednesday March 15th marks sixth anniversary of conflict in Syria DUBLIN/DAMASCUS/AMMAN, 13 March 2017 – Grave violations against children in Syria were the highest on record in 2016 UNICEF has said, in a grim assessment of the conflict’s impact on children, as the war reaches six years. Verified instances of killing, maiming and recruitment of … Continued

All parties at Geneva talks urged to put Syria’s children first

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Statement attributable to Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Regional Director, urging all parties at Geneva talks to put Syria’s children first “What if these were your children?” DAMASCUS/AMMAN, 23 February 2017 – “The heart-wrenching image of a young boy screaming for his father just minutes after losing both his legs in an apparent assault in Idlib last … Continued

Statement on reports of children killed and injured in Syria  

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Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Geert Cappelaere on reports of children killed and injured in Syria AMMAN, 10 February 2017 – ”Violence in Syria this week has reportedly killed at least 20 children and injured others in several areas across the war-torn country. “In Idlib earlier in the week, violence reportedly left 30 people dead, including … Continued

Statement from UNICEF Regional Director on the children of Deir Ez Zor, Syria

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Statement attributable to Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director on the children of Deir Ez Zor, Syria DAMASCUS/AMMAN, 23 January 2017 – “Children living in the besieged city of Deir Ez Zor have come under intense attack in the past week. “The escalation of violence threatens the lives of 93,000 civilians, including … Continued

Over 40 per cent of Syrian refugee children in Turkey missing out on education – UNICEF

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Over 40 per cent of Syrian refugee children in Turkey missing out on education, despite massive increase in enrolment rates – UNICEF Turkey hosts highest number of child refugees in the world. Education is their only lifeline Download photos from: http://uni.cf/2izVjz5 NEW YORK/GAZIANTEP, Turkey, 19 January 2017 – Nearly half a million Syrian refugee children … Continued

Statement by UNICEF Syria Representative, Hanaa Singer, on the deteriorating situation for children in Aleppo and across the country

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ALEPPO/DAMASCUS, 07 December 2016 – “I have just travelled back from Aleppo where the situation continues to plummet to even greater lows. “When I was there nearly 100 mortars fell on west Aleppo in a couple of days. While at the same time, only a few hundred metres away we witnessed the unrelenting bombardment of … Continued

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