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December 5, 2023 News Release

Afghanistan: Taliban Schools Also Failing Boys

Educational Policies Not Just Hurting Girls, Women

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December 1, 2023 Dispatches

Birth and Death Intertwined in Gaza Strip

Maternity Care Facilities Gravely Affected by Strikes, Blockade

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November 22, 2023 Dispatches

Israel/Gaza Hostilities Take Horrific Toll on Children

UN Chief Should Add Israel and Palestinian Armed Groups to ‘List of Shame’

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November 20, 2023 News Release

Yemen: Prioritize Protection of Children

Include Children’s Rights in Potential Peace Agreement

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November 20, 2023 Statement

On International Children Day: Justice for Yemen Children Must Be Included in Peace Talks

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November 16, 2023 Statement

Open Letter to Secretary General Guterres on the Protection of Children in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

November 13, 2023 Statement

Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders

Regarding Child and Youth Human Rights Defenders

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November 9, 2023 Statement

Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child Review of Guatemala

November 9, 2023 Statement

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October 29, 2023 Dispatches

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Millions of Children in Conflict Zones Denied Education

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Israel: Unlawful Gaza Blockade Deadly for Children

Denial of Water, Fuel, Electricity Endangers Lives

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NYC Mayor Should Prioritize Human Rights over Harmful Discourse

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