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Children most in need 'being left behind' in education

Ireland ranks second among the 41 wealthiest countries of the European Union and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development at reducing educational inequality, according to UNICEF.
Education • 30 Oct 18

21% of children in wealthy countries never breastfed

Wealthy countries are not doing enough to track levels of breastfeeding within a baby's first hour of life, global health leaders have said.
Health • 31 Jul 18

UNICEF warns 'world is failing' poorest babies

The United Nations Children's Fund has warned that global deaths of newborn babies remain alarmingly high, particularly in the world's poorest countries.
World • 20 Feb 18

Deal aims to return Rohingya 'within two years'

The United Nations Children's Fund has warned that the already dire humanitarian situation faced by Rohingya children in Bangladesh risks becoming a catastrophe as the cyclone and monsoon seasons approach.
Rohingya • 16 Jan 18

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