Press Releases

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

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.

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.

"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

UNICEF names Lamine Yamal as a Goodwill Ambassador

Publication date: June 11, 2026

World-renowned football star champions children’s right to play as new UNICEF report reveals 90 million children globally have no toys or playthings at home.

A young man in a black unicef tshirt looking at the camera and smiling.

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

Canada’s Safe Social Media Act is a promising start, but how will young people be consulted?

Publication date: June 10, 2026

This statement can be attributed to UNICEF Canada President and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian.