Press Releases

Thousands of children at risk after powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela - UNICEF

Publication date: June 25, 2026

An estimated 3.9 million children live in the areas affected by the powerful 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June, putting thousands of children and families at risk.

UNICEF and Gavi launch call to manufacturers in support of accelerated access to Bundibugyo Ebolavirus vaccines

Publication date: June 24, 2026

In a move designed to accelerate access to a vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebolavirus disease, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced the launch of a Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) to gather information from vaccine developers and manufacturers on their plans to develop a vaccine against the disease.

UNICEF Executive Catherine Russell's remarks at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

Publication date: June 24, 2026

"A school … a hospital ... a water point ... should never be a battlefield. And no child should have to wonder whether entering a classroom or health facility might cost her life."

As Ebola cases hit 1,000, almost 3 million children and adolescents face rising risks in eastern DR Congo – UNICEF

Publication date: June 22, 2026

Ebola has left over 130 children orphaned in Ituri, driving urgent need for protection and care.

A child a day: The deadly illusion of Gaza's ceasefire

Publication date: June 19, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Children increasingly exposed to overlapping climate risks worldwide, UNICEF warns

Publication date: June 18, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by the UNICEF Chief of the WASH, Climate and Environment Data unit, Tom Slaymaker – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A boy walks across water in a flooded field.

Statement by UNICEF Country Representative in Lebanon, Marcoluigi Corsi, on the ongoing suffering of children in Lebanon over 100 days into conflict

Publication date: June 18, 2026

With renewed hope for an end to hostilities, children need more than an end to violence, they need, protection, wellbeing, and a safer future.

"We may see more children affected in the days ahead” – UNICEF warns as Ebola spreads in eastern DRC

Publication date: June 12, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF Global Lead for Public Health Emergencies and Global Incident Manager for Ebola – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Deadly violence continues to claim children's lives across Gaza and the West Bank

Publication date: June 11, 2026

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder

UNICEF names Lamine Yamal as a Goodwill Ambassador