Children
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UNICEF Sounds Alarm on Children’s Crisis in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: UNICEF has warned that heavy snowfall in earthquake-affected areas of eastern Afghanistan has significantly worsened the humanitarian situation, particularly for children. UNICEF said severe winter conditions have compounded the hardships faced by families already impacted by recent earthquakes,…
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EU Announces Expanded Education Support in Afghanistan
DID Press: EU announced an expansion of its education support in Afghanistan, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring access to quality education for all children, on the occasion of International Education Day. In a statement issued on Saturday (Jan. 24), the…
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UNICEF: Gaza War Pushes Education System on Brink of Collapse
DID Press: A UNICEF spokesperson in Palestine reported that 98 percent of schools in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or completely destroyed due to the ongoing war. Over 638,000 children have lost access to classrooms as a result of…
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Afghanistan’s Winter: Portrait of Hardship and Hope
DID Press: Afghanistan is not only a story of suffering. Even in the cold, there are signs of resilience: a neighbor sharing the last of their fuel, a family dividing its bread, and a child smiling despite worn-out shoes. These…
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US Accused of Ignoring Child Trafficking During Afghanistan Evacuation
DID Press: Documented reports indicate that during the 2021 evacuation of Afghan refugees, the U.S. government ignored staff warnings regarding child trafficking and abuse. Internal documents from the U.S. State Department and an Associated Press report revealed that during the…
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EU Moves Toward Restricting Social Media Access for Children and Teens
DID Press: Amid growing concerns over the psychological, social, and security impacts of social media on younger generations, several European countries—including France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom—have announced plans to review or prepare measures aimed at restricting or banning children’s…
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France Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Children Under 15
DID Press: French government announced a new bill that will prohibit children and teenagers under 15 from using social media, aiming to regulate digital platforms and better protect young users. Anne-Laure Ennanf, France’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs,…
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Pakistan Deports Over 4,300 Afghans in One Day on World Migrants Day
DID Press: On Wednesday, December 17, Pakistan deported at least 4,318 Afghan migrants, the United Nations reported, placing additional strain on Afghanistan’s already fragile health, housing, and employment systems. The High Commission for Migrants of the Taliban administration confirmed the…
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Afghan Migrant Women and Children: The Silent Suffering on Int’l Migrants Day
DID Press: December 18, International Migrants Day, offers a moment to reflect on the fate of millions of people who have been forced to leave their homes and homelands. Among the world’s many migration crises, the situation of Afghan migrants…
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3-Day Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in 16 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health announced the launch of a three-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign, beginning Monday, December 15, across 16 provinces of the country. According to the ministry, approximately 7.2 million children under the age of five…
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