un childrens agency appeals for record $3.6bn as wars trigger desperate need /

Published at 2018-01-30 13:55:03

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One in four children live in countries affected by conflict or catastrophe,says Unicef, though billions required in assistance unlikely to be met
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s children’s agency has launched its biggest emergency appeal for funding, and warning that conflict is creating unprecedented levels of need.nearly one in four children live in a country affected by conflict or catastrophe,according to Unicef, which has appealed for $3.6bn (£2.6bn) to supply emergency assistance in 2018. Related: 'The future is very dark': Central African Republic's relentless cycle of suffering Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com