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Princess Diana’s iconic Virgin Atlantic jumper returns in support of Save the Children after selling out in hours
Each jumper sold will help change children’s lives around the world, as part of Virgin Atlantic's ongoing partnership with Save the Children.
NEWS QUOTE: Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed families await developments
Nearly two years since the Rafah crossing was closed in May 2024, people in Gaza are anxiously awaiting news of its potential reopening following the discovery of the last remaining hostage. The crossing has become the focus of renewed hope as families wait for the possibility of medical evacuations, education opportunities for students, reunification, and the movement of urgently needed aid.
NEWS QUOTE: Children in tents face snow and freezing cold in earthquake-devastated Afghanistan
Snow and freezing temperatures have killed at least 60 people across Afghanistan, injured more than 100 and destroyed or damaged about 450 homes, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Authority.
Lampedusa: Two one-year-old twins still missing in the Mediterranean
Two one-year-old twin girls are still missing at sea and an adult man died after 61 people disembarked on Thursday in Lampedusa.
New Hong Kong law requires professionals to report suspected child abuse following long campaign
Under the new Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance, 25 categories of specified professionals are now required to file a report as soon as practicable if, in the course of their work, they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering serious harm or is at real risk of serious harm.
Fate of 20,000 children in NE Syria camps uncertain as security situation deteriorates
About 20,000 children in displacement camps and in facilities referred to as “rehabilitation” centres in northeastern Syria are at heightened risk as fighting intensifies and the situation remains fluid, with limited clarity on the security conditions affecting children and families.
SUDAN: Children have lost about 500 days of learning due to war in one of the world’s longest school closures
Millions of children in Sudan have missed nearly 500 days of learning since the war started in April 2023 in what has become one of the world’s longest school closures, surpassing the worst shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BANGLADESH: First hospital focused on mothers, newborns opens in Cox’s Bazar refugee camp
The new facility, which is the only one of its kind and run by Save the Children, aims to provide 24/7 emergency obstetric care and safe, dignified maternal and newborn care. It also aims to address critical gaps in referral-level services within the camp, in coordination with local partners and the government.
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