Myanmar children face classes in relief camps as UN says 85 percent of schools damaged

                   
iht.com     May 14, 2008            

Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend classes in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of school buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday. With the school year slated to begin June 1, UNICEF said there is no time to rebuild... [read full story]                

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UN says up to 40 percent of those killed in Myanmar cyclone likely children

iht.com     May 13, 2008          

About a third of those killed in the Myanmar cyclone may have been children and chaotic camps set up by survivors could put others at risk of human trafficking and sexual abuse, the U.N. and other agencies said Tuesday. "We are really concerned about the risk of exploitation and sexual abuse,"...                

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UN says up to a third of those killed in Myanmar cyclone likely children

iht.com     May 14, 2008          

Children may account for a third of the victims killed in Myanmar's cyclone and those who survived could now be at risk of human trafficking and sexual abuse in chaotic refugee camps, the U.N. and other agencies said. "We are really concerned about the risk of exploitation and sexual abuse," said...                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

localtechwire.com     May 15, 2008          

By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press Writer Posted: 10 minutes ago BANGKOK, Thailand — Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of the educational buildings have been destroyed or damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday....                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

nwsource.com     May 15, 2008          

By MICHAEL CASEY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER This May 4, 2008 file photo shows the damaged No. 3 State High School, in Hlaing Tharyar, on the outskirts of Yangon following the cyclone in Hlaing Township, Myanmar. Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85...                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

wtop.com     May 15, 2008          

This May 4, 2008 file photo shows the damaged No. 3 State High School, in Hlaing Tharyar, on the outskirts of Yangon following the cyclone in Hlaing Township, Myanmar. With the school year slated to begin June 1, UNICEF said there is no time to rebuild the estimated 2,700 severely damaged primary...                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

examiner.com     May 15, 2008          

May 15, 2008 3:25 AM (22 mins ago) By MICHAEL CASEY, AP » 22 mins ago: UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone « may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of the educational buildings have been destroyed or damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N....                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

newsvine.com     May 15, 2008          

BANGKOK — Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of the educational buildings have been destroyed or damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday. With the school year slated to begin June 1, UNICEF said there is no time to...                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

sacbee.com     May 15, 2008          

Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of the educational buildings have been destroyed or damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday. Myanmar children reach their hands out to receive a free banana from a local donor on...                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

iht.com     May 15, 2008          

Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of the educational buildings have been destroyed or damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday. With the school year slated to begin June 1, UNICEF said there is no time to rebuild...                

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UN: Most schools ravaged in Myanmar's cyclone zone

suntimes.com     May 15, 2008          

BANGKOK, Thailand --- Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend school in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of the educational buildings have been destroyed or damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday. With the school year slated to begin June 1, UNICEF said there is...                

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