Press Releases

Darfur’s children living on a thin line between abandonment and hope

Publication date: January 30, 2026

Statement by UNICEF Sudan Chief of Communication Eva Hinds at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A group of children sit closely together under a makeshift tent. The scene conveys resilience and community.

Crème de la crème of Nova Scotia’s culinary scene to support UNICEF’s life-saving humanitarian aid for children around the world

Publication date: January 28, 2026

UNICEF Canada today unveiled the 12 top Nova Scotia chefs and restaurants who are donating their creativity, passion for community, and signature dishes to the 34th annual Chefs for UNICEF Gala taking place on April 21, 2026, at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Rebuilding hope: UNICEF expands ‘Back to Learning’ for hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza

Publication date: January 27, 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

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks following his fifth visit to Gaza and the West Bank

Publication date: January 26, 2026

As delivered by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks following his fifth visit to Gaza and the West Bank.

Recreational supplies get into Gaza after two years – UNICEF

Publication date: January 22, 2026

After more than two years of restrictions, UNICEF has been allowed to bring recreational kits to the Gaza Strip to support children’s learning, wellbeing, and resilience.

In Mozambique, heavy floods are turning unsafe water and malnutrition into a deadly threat for children

Publication date: January 20, 2026

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Chief of Communication in Mozambique, Guy Taylor, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

People walking through a flooded street under gray skies. The water covers the road, and they hold hands, conveying a sense of solidarity and resilience.

Under fire and freezing, children in Ukraine endure the harshest winter of war

Publication date: January 16, 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 young girl stands in a dimly lit, narrow concrete passage. She wears a pink polka-dotted vest, holding a stuffed toy, with a somber expression.

During Gaza’s Ceasefire, Children Keep Being Killed

Publication date: January 13, 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

A woman in a purple headscarf and dark clothing holds a young child in a striped sweater. They stand in front of tents, conveying a somber tone.

Human Concern International and UNICEF Canada partner to provide emergency life-saving support to children in Gaza as violence continues

Publication date: January 12, 2026

Today, Human Concern International (HCI) and UNICEF Canada announced a new partnership to support emergency programming for children in Gaza who continue to face violence amid a fragile ceasefire.

Mahmuda Khan, CEO of Human Concern International and Sevaun Palvetzian, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada pose for a photo in front of HCI and UNICEF Canada banners.

UNICEF calls for the protection of children and adolescents amid public unrest in Iran

Publication date: January 11, 2026

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