Rohingya crisis: Donors pledge $344 million at UN-backed conference to support aid efforts

New York, Oct 24(Just Earth News): A United Nations-supported humanitarian conference on Monday raised more than $344 million to fund critical relief programmes for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.

Rohingya crisis: UNICEF issues 'Child Alert,' outlines urgent action to save lives

New York, Oct 21(Just Earth News): Issuing a dire warning on the desperate situation of Rohingya refugee children, who now number more than 320,000 in Bangladesh, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for an end to the atrocities targeting civilians in Myanmar's Rakhine state, and immediate and unfettered access to all children affected by the violence there.

As Rohingya crisis continues, UNICEF seeks funds to reach 720,000 children in need

New York, Oct 3(Just Earth News): Amid the deepening refugee crisis in Bangladesh and its attendant toll on children, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNCEF) launched on Monday an appeal for its emergency response to reach some 720,000 children – both in Rohingya refugee and host communities – with protection and assistance.