Conflict zones
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War in the womb: How conflict hurts children in Afghanistan
As global conflicts grow, new evidence from Afghanistan shows that girls exposed to war violence in utero suffer long-term setbacks in learning and development. Addressing these hidden costs of conflict must be part of any strategy for peace and reco...
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Witnessing violence during pregnancy worsens children’s health in conflict zones
Evidence from Iraq demonstrates that exposure to violence before birth, and the associated stress experienced by mothers, is linked to significant developmental challenges for children, shedding light on similar issues faced in other conflict zones.
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Public works and welfare: Evidence from the Central African Republic
How did the Londö public works programme in the Central African Republic affect participants' welfare?