PRESS RELEASE: Flash floods in Northern #Afghanistan have killed at least 200 people including children.

'The flash floods tore through villages, sweeping away homes. Children have lost everything.' Spokespeople available. Arshad Malik @Scafghanistan

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Floods in Brazil have affected 1.4M people, forcing at least 700K children out of school.

'It's horrifying that this level of devastation's becoming children’s new normal as the #ClimateCrisis worsens in Brazil.” -Alessandro Tuzza @Save_Children Country Director. Spox available

”There were children everywhere, desperately trying to run along and keep up with the movement of people.” - Rachael Cummings, Team Leader in #Gaza .

Latest on the thousands of children and families who are desperately trying to flee #Rafah 💔

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Catch up on the parliamentary launch of Our Generation. Our Vote. on FYI - Sky Kids Weekly News Show hosted by Scarlett-Archer|Presenter 🎥

“Our political culture remains largely inaccessible to young people, especially those from marginalised backgrounds.”

“Younger generations inherit what adults decide… we should have a say in decisions that affect our future.”

🗞️Grab your copy of First News today to hear more about Our Generation. Our Vote. - an election for under 18s run by a coalition of youth-focused organisations🗳️

Without rapid action, scientists are predicting the worst for our planet.

70% of children already tell us they are worried about the world they will inherit.

The UK govt must step up its climate action for children in the UK & around the world.

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PRESS RELEASE: The takeover by Israeli forces of the #Rafah crossing & the closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing are blocking the last remaining entry points for aid & are lifelines for children in #Gaza .

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'People are facing impossible choices – to leave their homes, or to leave the space that they’ve created in #Rafah to journey into the unknown.”

Great piece BBC Radio 4 PM featuring Rachael Cummings, Gaza Response Team Lead.

Listen back (around 09.46)

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Time has run out to protect children in #Rafah .

'The UK must do everything in its power to stop the incursion from happening, including suspending arms sales to Israel, & demanding an immediate & definitive ceasefire.' Gemma Sherrington

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FEATURED in The Guardian #DRC : 'Save The Children said it was present at one of the camps when shells struck close to a busy marketplace ahead of their vehicle. It said dozens were injured, mostly women and children, and the death toll was still unclear.'
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STATEMENT: Dozens reported killed and injured in #DRC displacement camp. “The reports from the camp are horrifying. Dozens of civilians have been injured, some have lost limbs. Most of those injured are women and children” Greg Ramm @Save_Children savethechildren.net/news/dozens-re…

The UK cannot exploit any new oil and gas in the North Sea if we are to meet our climate targets. But yet again, we’re seeing the government trying to drain every last drop. This must stop.

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#Breaking : Artillery shells hit a displacement camp in eastern #DRC , with reports of about 20 killed & children injured.

“Our staff & partners urgently left after a shell exploded by their car. They're safe but the situation's rapidly deteriorating,” - Greg Ramm. Spox available

It is no surprise that UK climate plans fell short in court. Children urgently need an ambitious climate plan that is rigorous, far-reaching, and just.

It is vital that the govt provide this – to protect the must vulnerable in the UK and globally.
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⭐ The Sheffield nursery praised for helping both children and parents ⭐

Meadows Nursery, in Shirecliffe, Sheffield, is jointly funded by Save the Children UK and Sheffield Hallam University. Report by BBC News (UK) Mark Ansell & Rachel Russell 🎥 📺

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'Women in countries affected by conflict are 3 times more likely to go without a skilled birth attendant, and 3 times more likely to give birth outside of a health facility, according to a new report by Save the Children UK'

✍️ Verity Bowman Telegraph Global Health Security

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🚨 This year an estimated 24 million mothers will give birth without a doctor, midwife or nurse🚨

🌍 Growing conflicts, climate-disasters & renewed push-back against reproductive care and education, mothers & children are more vulnerable now than ever.

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JOINT AGENCY LETTER: Alongside 28 other organisations we're urging Rishi Sunak to immediately restore and increase funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

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Encouraged by the discussion in House of Lords yesterday to address the 2-child limit as a root cause of child poverty in the UK.

🚨It's time to #ScrapTheSiblingTax .🚨

Learn why 👉 bit.ly/3WgZ2Dp

”Leaders need to act now to urgently reduce warming temperatures, as well as factoring children – particularly those affected by poverty, inequality and discrimination.”

- Save the Children‘s Shumon Sengupta in Bangladesh | via Rebecca Ratcliffe The Guardian
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