Press Releases

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

El Niño threatens more than two-thirds of children in Eastern and Southern Africa

Publication date: September 7, 2026

UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect children from a predictable crisis.

Flight lands in Kathmandu carrying vital humanitarian supplies for children and families affected by Nepal floods

Publication date: September 4, 2026

A flight carrying 84 metric tonnes of critical humanitarian supplies landed in Kathmandu, Nepal this morning.

1 in 5 children across 21 countries have experienced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse – UNICEF

Publication date: September 3, 2026

More than half of abuse occurred on mainstream social media platforms; less than 1 per cent of all experiences were reported to authorities, new report finds.

More than one week on from Nepal's floods, thousands of children remain without safe water and face rising risk of disease

Publication date: September 3, 2026

More than one week after flash floods swept down the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river basin in Nepal, at least 22,000 children urgently need safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene support.

Global initiative launched to improve access to mpox vaccines

Publication date: September 2, 2026

A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creating a long-term mechanism to ensure countries have access to vaccines when responding to mpox outbreaks.

UNICEF welcomes the release of women and children in Kenscoff and calls for stronger protection of children in Haiti

Publication date: August 31, 2026

Six children and seven women abducted in Kenscoff have been released.