UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is warning of a 'lost decade for children' as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on - keeping schools closed and widening the gap between rich and poor countries.

UNICEF says 100-million more children have fallen into poverty in the last two years. Malnutrition has risen - as has child labour. Over 400-million children have been unable to access remote learning - with many now missing two years of school.

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