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Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, on the impact of renewed cross-border hostilities on children in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Publication date: March 2, 2026

"UNICEF calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilian lives, and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law. Children must be protected at all times.”

UNICEF statement on the impact of the military escalation on children in the Middle East

Publication date: February 28, 2026

“UNICEF is deeply concerned by reports of strikes in Iran and across the region, illustrating the grave danger for children. There are reports of schools being struck in Iran, including a girls’ school in Minab in Hormozgan province in southern Iran. Scores of students are reportedly killed and many others injured."

UNICEF statement on new reports of children killed and injured by airstrikes in Myanmar

Publication date: February 25, 2026

"UNICEF calls on all parties to the conflict to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law. Children must be protected at all times."

Gaza’s children call for the future they need

Publication date: February 25, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Chief of Communication in the State of Palestine Jonathan Crickx – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

A drawing of a girl in colorful clothes playing with a teddy bear among flowers. The backdrop shifts from war-torn black-and-white to colorful urban life, contrasting despair with hope.

The children of Syria deserve a future worthy of their strength

Publication date: February 25, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Muzoon Almellehan – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

In a classroom with pink walls, a smiling girl wearing a hijab and a UNICEF shirt sits among attentive peers. The atmosphere is warm and positive.

Drone strike in West Kordofan kills 15 children

Publication date: February 19, 2026

On Monday 16 February, at least 15 children were reportedly killed and 10 wounded after a drone strike on a displacement camp in Al Sunut, West Kordofan.

UNICEF calls for the release of all children arrested in the latest public unrest in Iran

Publication date: February 19, 2026

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

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.

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Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, on the impact of renewed cross-border hostilities on children in Afghanistan and Pakistan

UNICEF statement on the impact of the military escalation on children in the Middle East

UNICEF statement on new reports of children killed and injured by airstrikes in Myanmar

Gaza’s children call for the future they need

The children of Syria deserve a future worthy of their strength

Drone strike in West Kordofan kills 15 children

UNICEF calls for the release of all children arrested in the latest public unrest in Iran

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

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