As wars disrupt fuel supplies and health systems, more women are being forced to give birth without timely access to skilled care
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund believes that when children lead, the digital world becomes more humane, more creative, and more just
Many women and girls have survived sexual violence perpetrated by armed groups and armed forces in DRC, when fleeing to Burundi, and incidents have also been reported in the refugee site
These included 9 859 cases relating to sexual abuse reported in all nine provinces
At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice
Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets
In the Mudzi district, cases of malnutrition have increased by 20 percent over the past three months
Access to safe sanitation is not just a matter of comfort or convenience; it is a fundamental human right
The country is one of several in Southern Africa experiencing chronic food shortages
‘It’s a small step to encourage them to keep on with their schoolwork’
A recent poll by Unicef South Africa found that 73% of young people needed mental health support over the past year
