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UNSC passes Gaza resolution: "anything but an immediate and definitive ceasefire is simply not good enough"

"Any proposal short of a definitive ceasefire will at best only serve to slow the continued descent of Gaza’s children into more unimaginable suffering"

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12,000 CHILDREN A DAY FORCIBLY DISPLACED IN GAZA, AS NEW ‘EVACUATION ORDERS’ ISSUED TO CIVILIANS

About 893,000 children are likely to now be internally displaced in Gaza, meaning an average of nearly 12,000 children a day have been forced to flee.

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Israeli siege and bombardment threaten Gaza with 'risk of famine'

The Government of Israel’s military actions are pushing children and families in Gaza towards famine, Save the Children warns

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STATEMENT: SAVE THE CHILDREN RESPONDS TO WELSH GOVERNMENT DRAFT BUDGET

Save the Children's response to the Welsh Government's Draft Budget

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ONE IN THREE CHILDREN IN AFGHANISTAN TO ENTER 2024 FACING CRISIS LEVELS OF HUNGER

Almost 8 million children in Afghanistan – or one in three - will enter the new year facing crisis levels of hunger.

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Worst crimes against children in conflict reach highest level since records began

The number of grave violations committed against children in war rose 13% in 2022, to the highest level since reporting started in 2005, according to Save the Children.

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UK HAS AGREED TO REPATRIATE FIVE BRITISH CHILDREN – SAVE THE CHILDREN STATEMENT

Statement on the UK agreeing to repatriate five British children

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Module 2 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry highlights violations to children’s rights

Today marked the Closing Submissions of Module 2 of the Covid-19 Public Inquiry with leading Children’s Rights Organisations claiming children’s rights were ignored.

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COP28: FOSSIL FUEL AGREEMENT WILL HELP PROTECT CHILD RIGHTS BUT MORE IS NEEDED FOR A JUST TRANSITION – SAVE THE CHILDREN

An agreement to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels is a step in the right direction but falls short of the rapid fossil fuel phase-out desperately needed.

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It is UK’s duty to tackle global hunger crisis, say British public in new poll

Opinion research conducted by the Development Engagement Lab in partnership with United Against Malnutrition and Hunger and Save the Children UK.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN CONDEMNS KILLING OF STAFF MEMBER AND FAMILY IN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE IN GAZA

It is with profound sadness we confirm that a staff member of Save the Children and his family have been killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

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Covid-19 Inquiry should publish Sir Patrick Vallance's diary extracts with "freeloader" comment

Children's rights organisations call for the Covid-19 Inquiry to publish Sir Patrick Vallance's diary extract with freeloader comment

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Chief Executive of Save the Children UK to run conservation charity

The chief executive of Save the Children UK, Gwen Hines, is to step down next year after six years with the charity to become CEO of Plant Heritage.

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Deaths by starvation and disease may top deaths by bombs as families squeezed into deadly “safe zones” two months into Gaza crisis

Two months of relentless bombardment, an Israeli-imposed siege, and dangerous relocation orders have stripped families’ options for survival in Gaza

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UN Security Council must reconvene and pass resolution for ceasefire – Aid agencies

We are appalled at the failure of the UN Security Council to authorise a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages in Gaza

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"WE ARE FAILING THE CHILDREN OF GAZA": CONDITIONS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN IN GAZA ARE NOT MET

The intensity of the Government of Israel’s offensive coupled with its ongoing siege have undermined the ability to provide humanitarian assistance

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Leading children’s rights organisations: ‘This was a Prime Minister and a government who did not adequately consider children’s rights and wellbeing during the pandemic’

Boris Johnson told the inquiry he “absolutely” thought children disproportionately suffered from the UK government’s covid-19 interventions

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Comedian Dom Joly poses as an undercover Transport for London Revenue Inspector to check commuters are wearing their festive knits for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

For Christmas Jumper Day Dom Joly donned a Transport for London Revenue Inspector’s uniform and took to the London Underground to check commuters festive knits.

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‘Nowhere to go’ - Over one million children in Gaza at risk of being killed as ground military operations begin in Khan Younis

Over one million children – or the entire child population - in Gaza have been left with nowhere safe to go as ground military operations began in Khan Younis on Sunday

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Failure to extend military pause is a death sentence for children as bombardment of Gaza resumes

The failure to extend the military pause is a death sentence for children in Gaza, with children already reported injured following return to fightin

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SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING SLEIGHS THIS CHRISTMAS AS TWO THIRDS OF BRITS OPT FOR PRE-LOVED OUTFITS

New research reveals that the British public will celebrate Christmas more sustainably than ever this year – with two thirds opting for pre loved jumpers.

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At least 101 children killed in the West Bank this year

An eight-year-old boy shot dead in the street is one of the most recent casualties of violence in the occupied West Bank.

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Loss and Damage fund: UK giving with one hand while taking with the other

Save the Children response to the UK's pledge to the Loss and Damage fund at COP28

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From LA to Lanarkshire: Hollywood Star Isla Fisher returns to her Scottish roots to support children affected by cost-of-living crisis

Hollywood actor Isla Fisher has returned to Scotland – just a few miles from where she grew up - to learn more about how Save the Children is supporting families.

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COP28: NUMBER OF CHILDREN FACING HUNGER DUE TO WEATHER EXTREMES MORE THAN DOUBLES

Ahead of COP28, Save the Children UK releases fresh analysis that shows the number of children facing hunger due to extreme weather has doubled.

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Siege in Timbuktu: Nearly 74,000 children trapped in city and running out of food.

More than 136,000 people, including nearly 74,000 children, are trapped in the city of Timbuktu in Mali, as armed groups prevent entry of food, medicines & supplies.

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GAZA: Extension of humanitarian pause another step in the right direction but still falls far short of providing safety and supplies desperately needed by children

Save the Children has welcomed the release of some Israeli children held hostage in Gaza and some Palestinian children held in Israeli military detention.

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Pregnant mothers and newborn babies evacuated from Gaza with urgent medical needs will receive life-saving healthcare and support from Save the Children and partners in Egypt, in an initiative funded by Community Jameel

Pregnant mothers and newborns evacuated from Gaza to receive life-saving support from Save the Children and partners in Egypt, in initiative funded by Community Jameel.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN CONDEMNS EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN FOR GEOPOLITICAL END AS FIRST GROUP OF CHILD HOSTAGES AND CHILD DETAINEES RELEASED

Save the Children has welcomed the release of some Israeli children held hostage in Gaza and some Palestinian children held in Israeli military detention.

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The Princess of Wales gives royal backing to UK baby banks to support families and children this winter

The Princess of Wales has given her backing to baby banks across the UK to shine a light on the crucial support they provide for families with babies and young children

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New survey: Floods and heatwaves driving rise in climate dread among parents and children

With a week to go until COP 28, new research conducted amongst parents and children across the UK highlights how much of a concern climate change across generations.

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GAZA: Save the Children UK welcomes temporary truce and hostage release but warns children won’t be safe without a ceasefire

Save the Children UK CEO Gwen Hines said today the temporary truce and release of hostages was welcomed but it was critical to have a lasting ceasefire.

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Save the Children UK responds to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

Save the Children UK responds to the Autumn Statement 2023

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Global Food Security Summit a 'crucial' step to ending child hunger - Save the Children statement

Save the Children reacts to the commitments made by the UK government to tackle the global hunger crisis at the Global Food Security Summit.

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STATEMENT: 'WHITE PAPER IS A POSITIVE STEP, BUT LONG, LONG WAY TO GO'

Save the Children responds to the launch of the Government’s White Paper on International Development.

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ONE CHILD IS BORN INTO HUNGER EVERY TWO SECONDS IN 2023 – Save the Children

At least 17.6 million children, or one child every two seconds will be born into hunger this year - a 22% jump from a decade ago, according to Save the Children.

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Major outbreak of disease escalating in camps as 250,000 people, mostly children, return to Afghanistan from Pakistan

Thousands of Afghan refugees who have crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan in recent weeks are experiencing alarming levels of serious illnesses.

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Horn of Africa: Over 100 killed and 700,000 displaced by El Nino rains as region braces for more wild weather

Devastating flash floods have killed at least 111 people, including 16 children, across the Horn of Africa, with more than 770,000 people displaced.

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Save the Children launches first of its kind pre-loved jumper store for Christmas Jumper Day

A unique pre-loved knitwear pop-up store where every jumper tells the story of a child helped by Save the Children is opening on the 1st December in Covent Garden.

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BORN INTO WAR: About 15,000 babies expected to be born into crisis in Gaza by end of 2023

About 15,000 babies are expected to be born in Gaza between 7 October and the end of 2023 with all of them at grave risk amid escalating violence.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN RESPONSE TO PRIME MINISTER’S GUILDHALL SPEECH: "A PAUSE WON’T TACKLE STARVATION OR DISEASE”

In response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Guildhall foreign policy speech, no length of humanitarian pause is long enough to mount an effective aid operation.

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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR PUTS HER FAMILY AT THE HEART OF LIMITED-EDITION JUMPER

Sophie Ellis-Bextor takes inspiration from a tattoo dedicated to her children and husband to design her exclusive ‘Love’ jumper for Save the Children.

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Pre-loved, Actually: Laura Whitmore, Fats Timbo and Holly Willoughby kick off Christmas Jumper Day with an appeal to go second-hand

An array of stars from the small and big screen are joining forces to shine a light on second-hand shopping, swapping or upcycling for this year’s Christmas Jumper Day,

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Chef and YouTuber Big Has joins Save the Children to support children hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis

Inspired by his Cypriot heritage, award-winning chef Big Has ran a flatbread cooking workshop with primary school pupils facing food insecurity in Tottenham

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People sheltering in Gaza schools and hospitals must be protected after four hospitals hit in a day - Save the Children

People sheltering in schools and hospitals must be protected, Save the Children said, after bombardment of Gaza’s biggest hospital complex.

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SAVE THE CHILDREN WELCOME SENEDD SUPPORT FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE

Save the Children welcome the Welsh Parliament's call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Israel following the debate in the Senedd

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SAVE THE CHILDREN RESPONSE TO THE KING'S SPEECH: MORE OIL AND GAS WILL ONLY EXACERBATE THE CLIMATE CRISIS

The government's decision to support more oil and gas expansion will only exacerbate the climate crisis.

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Save the Children response to the King's Speech: Welfare reforms focusing only on work wrong focus at wrong time

In the midst of a cost of living crisis, welfare reforms that only prioritise getting people into work would be the wrong focus at the wrong time

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Children’s mental health in Gaza pushed beyond breaking point after nearly a month of siege and bombardment

Nearly a month of relentless bombardment of densely populated civilian areas has exacerbated the already-critical mental health crisis for Gaza’s children.

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Save the Children Resumes Operations in Yemen After a Temporary Suspension

Save the Children resumed its operations in Yemen today after a 10-day suspension following the death of a staff member.

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AT LEAST 41 CHILDREN KILLED IN THE WEST BANK AS VIOLENCE SPIKES

At least 41 children have been killed in the West Bank since escalation of violence on 7 October, with forced displacement soaring

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“It is deeply disappointing that Keir Starmer continues to rebuff calls for a ceasefire” – Save the Children

Following Keir Starmer’s speech at Chatham House, Alastair Russell, Head of Public Affairs at Save the Children UK said a ceasefire is vital to save lives.

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'Striking to hear the UK Government did not understand the impact the pandemic had on families'

The UK Government did not understand the impact the pandemic had on families when making key decisions, the Covid-19 Inquiry heard today.

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“Even if I die, no one in the world would know:” Staff stories from Gaza blackout

As telephone and internet communications are partially restored in Gaza, a Save the Children staff member shares his experience on being cut off from the outside world.

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Save the Children aid arrives in Gaza, nowhere near meeting scale of need

One truck carrying 45,000 bottles of water from Save the Children has arrived in Gaza today

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GAZA: 3,195 children killed in three weeks surpasses annual number of children killed in conflict zones since 2019

Children killed in Gaza in three weeks surpasses annual number of children killed across the world's conflict zones since 2019.

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‘Expanded ground operation’ in Gaza puts even more children’s lives on the line – Save the Children

Save the Children responds to the ‘expanded ground operation’ in Gaza warning more children’s lives on the line

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Over 800 children missing under the rubble in Gaza as rescue efforts hindered by ongoing bombardment and siege

At least 870 children are missing in Gaza and feared trapped under the rubble as ongoing siege prevent rescue workers from reaching them.

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At least 2000 children killed in Gaza as airstrikes continue unabated

At least 2,000 children have been killed in Gaza over the past 17 days, and a further 27 killed in the West Bank, as airstrikes continue.

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THE LIVES OF A MILLION CHILDREN IN GAZA HANG IN THE BALANCE AS PUBLIC HEALTH CATASTROPHE LOOMS

Urgent medical evacuations of children from Gaza are needed. We're launching the Gaza Emergency appeal to support children and families affected.

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Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe and Further Loss of Innocent Lives

Today, we call on all Heads of State, the UN Security Council, and actors on the ground, to prioritize the preservation of human life above all else.

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Save the Children says schools and hospitals cannot be a target as at least 500 people killed in Gaza

Save the Children is appalled by an attack on a school and a hospital in Gaza today, which has reportedly killed several hundred civilians.

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Save the Children calls for a ceasefire in Gaza as casualties soar and water runs out

More than 1,000 children have reportedly been killed in 11 days of airstrikes on Gaza, with children making up a third of total fatalities.

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Afghanistan: Four earthquakes in a week leave thousands living in the open and in tents

Families in western Afghanistan are reeling after a fourth earthquake in just over a week hit Herat Province

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Staff Account: Member of Save the Children team in Gaza

Nine days into the escalation of violence in Gaza and Israel, at least 724 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza, and three in the West Bank.

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I wish I could be a superhero, carrying my children away to live in peace.” - says Save the Children staff member in Gaza

A quote from a long-standing Save the Children staff member in Gaza who is on the move with three children all aged under 10.

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URGENT PLEA TO AVERT UNPRECEDENTED HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AMID LOOMING ISRAELI LAND INCURSION INTO GAZA

We are alarmed by Israel’s call for over a million Palestinians to leave northern Gaza in less than 24 hours.

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Save the Children CEO calls for the protection of children in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

Save the Children CEO calls for the protection of children in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

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Labour must introduce a new Child Poverty Act if they win power at the next election

Keir Starmer should introduce a Child Poverty Act for the next generation to show Labour are serious about helping the UK’s poorest families, Save the Children said

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One third more girls set to face double blow of climate change and child marriage by 2050 – study

The number of girls at extreme risk of facing the double blow of climate change and child marriage is estimated to increase 33% to nearly 40 million by 2050,.

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