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The mounting number highlights a global failure to address the drivers of displacement and provide long-term solutions for children on the move, UNICEF warns ahead of World Refugee Day.

As the conflict in Sudan passes the six-week mark, over 13.6 million children are in urgent need of lifesaving humanitarian support, the highest number ever recorded in the country.

The indirect consequences of climate change pose an unprecedented threat to the health, nutrition, education, development, survival and future potential of all children worldwide.

The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha – which tore through parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar – is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families, including many already living in dire conditions.

UNICEF calls for continued support for the 6.2 million children in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

Increased humanitarian response is urgently needed as an estimated 82,000 children cross into neighbouring countries, and 368,000 more become internally displaced.

On 3 May, the National Council held a special session in the Federal Palace in Bern. UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein used the session as an opportunity to lobby for the voting age to be lowered to 16. 

The Global Coalition for Youth Mental Health, led by UNICEF, is calling for greater attention to be paid to the mental health of young people around the world.

Slowing momentum toward eliminating child marriage most acute in sub-Saharan Africa, which is now over 200 years from ending child marriage; 1 in 4 young women still married before 18th birthday in South Asia despite progress.

As violent clashes in Sudan continue, UNICEF and the child-focused NGOs World Vision and Save the Children are highlighting the danger to children if the current ceasefire is not respected by all parties.