Unicef reveal they have 6% of money pledged for Syrian children; 80% of them harmed by war

More than 80% of Syria's children have been harmed by the country's conflict, including growing numbers who are forced to work, join armed groups or marry young because of widening poverty, the UN children's agency said.

Unicef reveal they have 6% of money pledged for Syrian children; 80% of them harmed by war

More than 80% of Syria's children have been harmed by the country's conflict, including growing numbers who are forced to work, join armed groups or marry young because of widening poverty, the UN children's agency said.

Peter Salama, Unicef's regional chief, called on donor countries to make good on money pledges made at a Syria aid conference in London last month.

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