Press Releases

Hunger and malnutrition crises persist in Somalia as projected floods and funding shortfalls threaten vulnerable populations

Publication date: September 23, 2026

The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations warn that projected flooding and funding shortfalls could worsen the hunger crisis and push more people – especially children - into extreme food insecurity and acute malnutrition.

One month after the floods, efforts to restore education are helping children return to learning

Publication date: September 23, 2026

One month after devastating floods struck central and northern Nepal, thousands of children continue to face disruptions to their education, highlighting the urgent need for sustained support to help them return to safe learning environments.

Drone strikes destroy more than 330,000 learning materials in Sudan’s North Kordofan State

Publication date: September 22, 2026

"The destruction of these learning materials is a setback for children at a time when every effort is being made to get them back into the classroom."

Over a quarter of a million children facing acute malnutrition in Haiti amid ongoing violence

Publication date: September 17, 2026

UNICEF, FAO and WFP call for urgent action to prevent worsening child malnutrition across Haiti, with Cité Soleil and Cabaret projected to face Critical conditions between December 2026 and May 2027.

Over 17,000 flood-affected children in Nepal need urgent mental health and psychosocial support

Publication date: September 15, 2026

Thousands of children affected by the recent devastating floods in Nepal require urgent mental health and psychosocial support to recover from the distress and trauma caused by the disaster, UNICEF said today.

Children in Ukraine face a fifth year of assault on their right to learn

Publication date: September 15, 2026

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

UNICEF deeply concerned by deadly fire in Bukavu, South Kivu, and its devastating impact on children

Publication date: September 11, 2026

Statement attributable to John Agbor, UNICEF Representative in Democratic Republic of Congo.

More than 830,000 children return to school across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, amid insecurity and access challenges

Publication date: September 10, 2026

At least 224 documented education-related incidents affected more than 20,000 students in the first half of 2026.

More than 171 million students had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025 – UNICEF

Publication date: September 10, 2026

Storms, floods, and heatwaves most common climate hazards causing school closures, class suspensions, and other education interruptions.

Smiling schoolgirl in a blue uniform stands in a classroom without a roof, surrounded by wooden desks and chalkboards under a clear sky.

UNICEF and Venezuelan authorities to begin rehabilitation of water systems in La Guaira as earthquake recovery enters new phase

Publication date: September 8, 2026

After expanding emergency access to safe water for children, UNICEF continues to support more reliable and sustainable solutions