The U.N. children's fund says prolonged fighting in the northern part of Central African Republic has made more than 200,000 people homeless and forced another 70,000 to seek refuge in neighboring countries. Lisa Schlein has more for VOA from Geneva, where UNICEF has its European headquarters.
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A new report by the U.N. Children's Fund finds signs of progress in meeting the needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS more than a year after a global campaign was launched to focus attention on the plight of AIDS-affected children. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva.
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United Nations aid agencies warn North Korea will be facing a major food crisis next spring unless donors support critically needed humanitarian assistance programs. They are appealing to donors to forget politics and think of the victims who need help. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva.
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