Press Releases

Four children killed as separate attacks destroy humanitarian supplies and damage critical water infrastructure in Gaza

Publication date: August 28, 2026

At least four children have been reported killed and many others injured in the Gaza Strip over the past five days, while attacks have also destroyed a warehouse containing nutrition supplies and severely damaged a UNICEF-supported water facility.

Flash floods in Nepal leave more than 17,000 children in need of urgent humanitarian assistance

Publication date: August 27, 2026

UNICEF appeals for US$17.2 million to deliver emergency response and early recovery.

Workers load a large sack with the UNICEF long on it, nto a truck beside a stone wall.

UNICEF Statement on the deaths of 14 newborns following hospital fire in Islamabad, Pakistan

Publication date: August 26, 2026

Attributable to Pernille Ironside, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan.

Hospitals overwhelmed as child malnutrition surges across Afghanistan

Publication date: August 25, 2026

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

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Children killed and injured in latest attacks across Ukraine as monthly child casualties reach four-year high

Publication date: August 25, 2026

More than 3,900 children killed or injured since the escalation of the war.

New SMART survey provides updated assessment of child and maternal nutrition in accessible areas of Gaza

Publication date: August 24, 2026

A new population-based nutrition survey conducted in accessible areas of the Gaza Strip shows a complex nutritional picture: relatively low acute malnutrition among children in the accessible population, concerning rates of chronic malnutrition (stunting), maternal malnutrition, very poor dietary quality, suboptimal infant and young child feeding practices, and a substantial burden of childhood illness.

Children account for half of suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau

Publication date: August 21, 2026

UNICEF strengthens surveillance, prevention, and community outreach as country responds to its first mpox outbreak.

Hundreds of health and nutrition facilities closed as Somalia’s child crisis deepens

Publication date: August 21, 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 caring mother in a purple headscarf feeds a young child in a navy hijab, who eats from a snack packet in her arms.

UNICEF Canada Ambassador Chef Andy Hay Joining Forces with Calgary Changemakers to Help Drive Record-Breaking Impact for Children

Publication date: August 20, 2026

Annual Glow for Good Gala, hosted by Chef Andy Hay, will see 650 Calgarians gather to raise $1.6 million to help power UNICEF’s programs for children around the world.

UNICEF statement on the injury of 42 children in an explosion at a school in Afghanistan

Publication date: August 19, 2026

This alarming incident is yet another stark reminder of the need to protect children and the essential services they rely on at all times.