"CHILD LABOUR"

Eight brutal years of conflict have devastated the lives of millions of children in Yemen and left 11 million children in need of one or more forms of humanitarian assistance, UNICEF said today, warning that, without urgent action, millions could face greater risks of being malnourished. UNICEF

In Lebanon, the UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed explored, first-hand, the challenges of the most vulnerable groups: children and people with special needs. ESCWA

The International Labour Organization’s 10th Director-General, Guy Ryder concluded his 10-year term in office on 30 September and handed the keys of office to his successor, Gilbert F. Houngbo. ILO

Myanmar’s military junta are responsible for shocking violence against children caught up in the bloody aftermath of last February’s coup, a top Human Rights Council-appointed investigator said on Wednesday. UNTV CH

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Afghanistan Ramiz Alakbarov, told the Security Council that nearly 800 people have been confirmed killed and more than 1,400 injured from the deadly earthquake that struck Paktika province. He added, “search and rescue operations remain ongoing and it is expected that the number of casualties will further increase over the coming days, along with the number of affected communities.” UNIFEED

Delegates attending the International Labour Conference (ILC) have adopted a resolution to add the principle of a safe and healthy working environment to the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. ILO

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet told the Human Rights Council, “while the decline in hostilities has seen a sharp decrease in civilian casualties, the human rights situation for many Afghans is of profound concern. UNTV CH

Presenting an oral update on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said, Afghans in vulnerable situations “are being pushed to take desperate measures, including child labour, the marriage of children to ensure their survival, and – according to some reports – even the sale of children.” OHCHR

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said that Syria is caught in “a downward spiral,” and the humanitarian needs are greater than they have ever been. UNIFEED

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) called for an international effort to guarantee secondary education for refugee children and youth, as levels of school and university enrollment remain critically low. UNHCR