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UNICEF says 800000 Gaza children remain displaced
UNICEF said in an October 16 briefing that about 800,000 children in Gaza remained displaced and an estimated 60,000 had lost one or both parents during the…
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New Zealand launches code clarifying residential construction safety roles
New Zealand launched an approved code of practice on October 16 to clarify health and safety responsibilities on residential building sites. It is due to…
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Tajikistan examines funding for integrated child protection
Tajikistan's government and UNICEF convened an investment roundtable in Dushanbe on October 16 to strengthen integrated social and child protection.
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Renovated Malyn school reopens for up to 600 pupils
Malyn Lyceum No. 2 in northern Ukraine reopened on October 16 following repairs to damage sustained during Russian attacks in 2022, UNDP reported.
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Yerevan opens renovated energy-efficient kindergarten
Yerevan's kindergarten No. 156 has reopened after renovation designed to improve energy efficiency and the learning environment, UNDP announced on October 16.
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Household water connections reach around 900 Berehale families
Around 900 families in Berehale, Ethiopia's Afar region, have received household water connections, UNICEF reported on October 15. Network expansion is…
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Kenya develops research priorities for migrant and refugee health
Kenya's health ministry and WHO brought together 32 government, research and community representatives to set priorities on health, migration and…
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Japan supports meals for 57,000 pupils in Republic of Congo
Japan provided 300 million yen, about $1.8 million, for school meals and food assistance in the Republic of Congo, WFP announced on October 16.
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Jordan's DeafJO connects deaf users to emergency services
Jordan's DeafJO service provides round-the-clock video communication in sign language through 114, connecting reports to the 911 emergency system, Petra…
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Yarmouk rises to 38th in QS Arab university rankings for 2027
Yarmouk University ranked 38th in the 2027 QS Arab university rankings, improving by two places, Petra reported on October 16.
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Karak community kitchens create income amid rising input costs
Productive kitchens in Karak are providing women with income and work opportunities through food preparation and local sales, a Petra report on October 16…
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UNESCO supports Sudanese women scientists through regional mentoring
A hybrid meeting discussed professional networks and a new mentoring cycle for 2026–2027.
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