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At least 322 children reportedly killed in Gaza in 10 days: UN

Israels renewed offensive in Gaza has reportedly left at least 322 children dead and 609 wounded in the Palestinian territory in the past 10 days, UNICEF said on Monday. The figures include children who were reportedly killed or wounded when the surgical department of Al Nasser Hospital, in...

Outrage as Israeli envoy in Austria calls for killing of Gaza children

A secretly recorded video shows Israels ambassador to Austria calling for the killing of Palestinian children and destroying the Gaza Strip at a closed-door meeting in the European country. Addressing members of the Jewish community in Austria on March 20, ambassador David Roet is head...

How parents can support children with Down Syndrome to develop social skills

On March 21, World Down Syndrome Day was observed, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with Down syndrome, particularly in socializing. The condition caused by an extra chromosome 21, impacts cognitive development, learning abilities, and communication skills. Dr. Rashmi...

Age affects social anxiety in children’s response to mistakes: Study

Social anxiety is extreme nervousness and fear in social situations, whether talking to people or simply being around them. However, anxiety does not remain the same throughout life; it changes with age. A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry revealed that children...

21 trafficked Bangladeshi children return home through Benapole

A total of 21 Bangladeshi children, who were trafficked to India, have returned home through the Benapole checkpost with special travel permits. Indian immigration police handed them over to Benapole immigration authorities on Wednesday at around 8:30 pm, reports UNB. The group includes 10...

Nationwide Vitamin A campaign starts Saturday

The national Vitamin A plus campaign will be carried out across the country from Saturday, aiming to feed vitamin A plus capsules to all children aged between six and 59 months, reports UNB. As part of the countrywide campaign, children aged 6-11 months will be provided blue capsules, while...

Japan, UNICEF ink $3.3m deal to strengthen support for Rohingya children

The government of Japan has allocated approximately USD 3.3 million (JPY 500 million) to support UNICEFs response to the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees. Through this grant, 65,000 Rohingya refugees, including 41,000 children, will receive access to education, WASH, health, and nutrition...

Aamir Khan focuses on ‘Mahabharata’, children’s content

Renowned Bollywood actor and producer Aamir Khan has reiterated his long-held aspiration to create an epic adaptation of Mahabharata. Speaking at the recent ABP conference, the Laal Singh Chaddha star shared his excitement about the project while also highlighting his passion for childrens...

Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for children

Poland has introduced mandatory firearms training for schoolchildren amid concerns over potential Russian aggression. The new training will see children aged between 14 and 16 years old train with guns for up to an hour a week as the war in Ukraine continues to impact Polands borders withboth...

UNICEF calls for ending criminalization of children

UNICEF has said it seeks a justice system fit for children that ends their criminalization, reports UNB. Rather than treating children as threats, ensure they understand their accountability, recognize them as rights holders in need of care, protection, and rehabilitation, said the UN agency....

Saudi bans children from 2025 hajj pilgrimage

Saudi Arabia has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced. The decision aims to protect children from the risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the ministry said. This measure is taken to...

Epilepsy in children: Causes, triggers, first-aid, diet

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect people of all ages, often developing at any stage of life. It disrupts normal brain activity, leading to symptoms like twitching, body rigidity, and loss of consciousness. However, most seizures are not emergencies and subside on their own....

Israeli snipers kill two Palestinian children despite ceasefire

Israeli gunfire has killed two Palestinian children and injured several others in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire currently in effect between Israel and Hamas. Zakaria Hamid Yahya Barbakh was fatally shot on Monday near al-Awda Square in southern areas of Rafah city,...

Study finds higher fluoride levels linked to lower IQs in children

Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders and thyroid disease, RFK wrote in a post on X in November. A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics on Jan. 6 found another correlation between fluoride exposure and...

Israeli attacks kill 70 children in Gaza in just five days

The Palestinian civil defense service reported on Sunday that Israel has killed at least 70 children in Gaza in just the last five days. The agency did not provide details on the age of the victims, only saying that they died in attacks targeting several areas across the Palestinian enclave,...