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Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines, causing damage in a key coastal city and affecting 3 million students on their first day back at school.
We are assessing the situation on the ground and will work to reach affected children as soon as possible.
PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE: "Today marked the opening of classes and schools across the Philippines after the country's summer break, but the earthquake has put a terrifying and sudden stop to that," @save_children's Faisah Ali. We have spokespeople.
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UNGA votes today on the ICJ’s ruling that states have a legal obligation to protect the global climate system.
“Climate action isn’t just about managing global risk; it’s a legal responsibility we have to children & future generations.”-Matilde Angeltveit
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DRC: An #Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Ituri province, northeastern DRC. 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths are under investigation. In previous DRC outbreaks, children made up more than one third of cases. We have media spokespeople available. @save_children
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Sudan: Number of children injured/killed by explosive weapons is rising with 3 years of war. “Every day we see children injured by weapons that should never have been used in populated areas...As families return home, risks are growing,” @Save_Children savethechildren.net/news/two…
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GAZA STAFF ACCOUNT: "How do I explain to a small child, who lost her father at 11 months old, that she once had a father, a home and her own bedroom painted bright pink, yellow and purple?" @save_children's Shurouq reflects six months after the ceasefire.
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A definitive ceasefire for the entire regional conflict, including #Lebanon, is the only way to truly protect children’s lives and futures and end the suffering.
Children in Lebanon deserve the same safety as children anywhere in the world.
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“Equality does not happen by accident. It happens when we choose to lead differently.” Delighted to be introducing Global 50/50’s new guide on how to close the gender pay gap. global5050.org/closing-the-g…
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In just 1 month, 1 in 5 children in Lebanon have been forced to flee their home. Inger Ashing @SaveCEO_Intl, visited a shelter in Beirut where displaced families are staying. Save the Children is delivering urgent aid and calling for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians.
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Today I had the pleasure to meet Lebanese President Joseph Aoun & discussed the staggering humanitarian toll of this war on children. With 1 mln pple displaced & 100 children killed, the situation is critical. There's urgent need of safe access to shelter, education, protection.
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IRAN: Another strike reported on an Iran school after previous deadly hits. This time in Khomei, Markazi province. "Schools must not be battlefields. All parties must adhere to international law & protect schools & children," @AhmadAlhendawi Regional Director @Save_Children
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In 10 days, almost 300 children have been killed across the Middle East & wider region. These aren’t just numbers but young lives & futures shattered.
🗣️ We’re urgently calling for an end to the hostilities. Children must be off limits.
Our response 👉 bit.ly/4s7jQKK
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Another night of civilians paying the price in Ukraine: 2 children killed in Kharkiv, 3 injured in Kramatorsk, & energy infrastructure under attack.
“Five years into the full-scale war, horrors are still unfolding. The world cannot look away. Attacks must stop,” says @soniakhush
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Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making space for conversation, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information. apnews.com/article/war-traum…
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In just 3 days, 58,000 people, including 16,000 children, have been displaced in Lebanon. Families are sleeping in cars, on streets & in damaged schools as bombs & drones loom overhead.
We’re distributing blankets, water & baby supplies.
There must be an end to the hostilities.
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Children in Beirut’s southern suburbs & across Southern & Eastern Lebanon have fled their homes in the night, grabbing what they can to escape escalating violence.
Families are terrified by strikes & drones.
We’re providing baby kits, mattresses, blankets, and essentials.
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Across the Middle East and wider region, the escalation of violence is having a devastating impact on children. As tensions rise, children’s lives hang in the balance. We urge all parties to abide by international humanitarian law and protect civilians. It must stop!
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“Every war is a war on children. All children have the right to access a safe education, and schools should always be a haven for children – not a battlefield. Every effort must now be made to prevent further escalation in the Middle East,” Inger Ashing, CEO of @Save_Children
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Demining dog helps children stay safe in Ukraine, the world's most heavily mined country. "Save the Children is calling on parties to the conflict to stop the use of explosive weapons in populated areas." Sonia Khush @SCIUkraine savethechildren.net/news/ukr…
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Two children are among 40 people reportedly killed by #CycloneGezani in Madagascar.
Families are without homes, water or electricity & urgently need shelter & basic services.
We’re scaling up emergency aid & mental health support.
Donate👉 bit.ly/4lZvBiz
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Gaza: Thousands of people in #Gaza are facing a slow death sentence. A child has tragically already died a preventable death while waiting for medical evacuation. People cannot wait one more day." Shurouq, @save_children multimedia manager in Gaza savethechildren.net/news/new…
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