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Violence no child can outrun - South Sudan's escalating crisis

Publication date: February 17, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative (a.i) to South Sudan, Obia Achieng, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A small child with a serious expression puts a finger to their lips, sitting indoors. In the background, a woman holds another child at a table.

Successive cyclones put children at risk in Madagascar

Publication date: February 17, 2026

Second climate-related disaster in two weeks leaves tens of thousands of children cut off from essential services.

Two children navigate a flooded street, one carrying corrugated metal, both appearing determined. The scene is bustling with people amid submerged cars and buildings.

This war is following children, as attacks on civilian areas continue across Ukraine four years into war

Publication date: February 17, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative to Ukraine Munir Mammadzade – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A boy sits on a patterned sofa, looking thoughtful. A walker is in front of him, a yellow backpack and hamster cage are nearby, and a bottle is on a table.

More than a third of Ukraine’s children remain displaced four years into war – UNICEF

Publication date: February 17, 2026

UNICEF warns that for children displaced inside Ukraine, the war has followed them, as attacks hit major cities across the country and devastate the services children rely on.

A person walks up a dimly lit staircase, silhouetted against a large window that reveals an overcast outdoor scene. The mood is quiet and contemplative.

Statement from UNICEF Canada on school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Publication date: February 11, 2026

UNICEF Canada is shocked and heartbroken at the tragic loss of multiple young lives from yesterday’s deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.

Child recruitment and use by armed groups in Colombia quadruples over five years

Publication date: February 11, 2026

Violence related to ongoing armed conflict in Colombia continues to put tens of thousands of children at risk

Child recruitment in Haiti surges threefold in just one year – UNICEF

Publication date: February 11, 2026

Violence continues to create cycle of suffering as number of children joining armed groups soars

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41 million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa Trapped in Child Labour

Publication date: February 10, 2026

Region also records highest number of children in hazardous work.

A young person wearing a headlamp crawls through a narrow, rocky cave. Behind them, others follow. The atmosphere is tense and focused.

Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM

Publication date: February 7, 2026

Joint Statement by the UNFPA Executive Director, UNICEF Executive Director, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Women Executive Director, WHO Director-General, and UNESCO Director-General on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

UNICEF statement on attack in Islamabad, Pakistan

Publication date: February 7, 2026

Statement by UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, Pernille Ironside

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Violence no child can outrun - South Sudan's escalating crisis

Successive cyclones put children at risk in Madagascar

This war is following children, as attacks on civilian areas continue across Ukraine four years into war

More than a third of Ukraine’s children remain displaced four years into war – UNICEF

Statement from UNICEF Canada on school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Child recruitment and use by armed groups in Colombia quadruples over five years

Child recruitment in Haiti surges threefold in just one year – UNICEF

41 million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa Trapped in Child Labour

Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation: UN leaders call for sustained commitment and investment to end FGM

UNICEF statement on attack in Islamabad, Pakistan

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UNICEF statement on attack in Islamabad, Pakistan