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Children in South Sudan kick off World Refugee Day and Day of the African Child with “Sport for Peace”

Child soldier: Lionel’s story
Girls and boys deserve to grow up free from abuse and exploitation. But in the world’s most dangerous places, childhood is frequently the first casualty. Here is Lionel’s story.

The deadly threat to Afghan children as mine action faces funding shortfalls
Two Afghan brothers, aged 12 and 10, were killed by a landmine while playing near their family’s farm. They are among the 40+ children killed or injured by unexploded ordnance each month in Afghanistan. Read their story and why mine action funding matters.

The Unseen Crisis: Childhoods shaped by conflict and poverty in the West Bank
Boosting school attendance in South Sudan—One school desk at a time
In Melut, South Sudan, students once sat on stones to learn. Thanks to the EMPOWER project, 500 desks were delivered, improving comfort, attendance, and learning conditions.
ODA at the crossroads: Why putting children at the heart will create a brighter future for all
Surviving Sex Trafficking: Samira's Story
At age 14, Samira was ripped from school and forced into sex trafficking to earn extra money for her family. Samira, like EVERY girl, deserves to live a life free of exploitation.

Hunger, Harm, and Hard Choices: The cost of the humanitarian funding crisis for children
Bithi's Story: A Girl's Dreams Lost to Child Labour
A heart-breaking look at child labour in Bangladesh’s garment industry through the eyes of Bithi, a 15-year-old girl forced to trade her dreams for survival.