The United Nations Children’s Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather

Students saw classes suspended and even schools damaged or destroyed due to climatic shocks. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Russia on Thursday reprimanded the head of the U.N. children's agency UNICEF for not providing a "weighty argument for her refusal" to brief the Security Council on children in Gaza - a meeting requested by Russia.

Heatwaves were the predominant climate hazard causing school closures last year in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Cambodia, with over 118 million students affected in April alone, based on Unicef data.

UNICEF calls for investment in Syria's war-damaged schools:::: Aleppo, Syria:: Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Deputy executive director“The first thing we need in order to be able to support education and deliver an aducational system is the financing and we urge donor partners not to miss this opportunity to support Syria during this period of transition.

UN children’s agency says students in 85 countries experienced climate-related disruptions last year - Anadolu Ajansı

"The UNICEF Executive Director has briefed the ... Nebenzia also accused Washington on Thursday of some responsibility for the deaths of children in Gaza after the U.S. used its council veto ...

"FRAUD WARNING! Be aware of fake promotions on WhatsApp using UNICEF's name. One example is a fake offer asking for payments to 'receive' funds. THERE IS NO UNICEF Africa Foundation. Do not make payments or fall victim! Report any fake promotions to [email protected] ," the organisation wrote.

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