Press Releases

UNICEF Launches US$22 Million Appeal to Support over 212,000 Children Affected by Earthquakes in Eastern Afghanistan

Publication date: September 10, 2025

Life-saving humanitarian assistance to reach 400,000 people—including over 212,000 children—across the hardest-hit areas of Kunar and Nangarhar provinces over the next six months

On 2 September, 2025, Zekrullah, 17 years old, was sitting with his family under a tent after the earthquake in Ghazi Abad village, Nurgal district, Kunar province, Afghanistan.

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally – UNICEF

Publication date: September 10, 2025

One in 10 children worldwide living with obesity. Exposure to the marketing of ultra-processed foods found to be widespread

Calgary poised to generate another record-breaking year of giving through UNICEF Canada’s Glow for Good Gala

Publication date: September 4, 2025

Champions in philanthropy are gearing up for UNICEF Canada’s annual fundraising event – now reimagined as the Glow for Good Gala – on October 4

“The unthinkable in Gaza City has already begun”

Publication date: September 4, 2025

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Manager for the Middle East and North Africa Regional Office, Tess Ingram, from Gaza at the UN noon briefing

“The unthinkable in Gaza City has already begun”

Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year – UNICEF

Publication date: September 3, 2025

Education funding faces US$3.2 billion decline by 2026, placing millions of children’s futures at risk

Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year – UNICEF

Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Publication date: September 1, 2025

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, on the earthquake in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces

Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine

Publication date: August 28, 2025

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina De Dominicis

Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine

After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan’s Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence - UNICEF

Publication date: August 27, 2025

After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease, and violence claiming young lives daily, UNICEF warned today.

Amani carries her newborn baby next to her makeshift shelter in Tawila where she fled with her family after intensified fighting back home in Al Fasher, North Darfur.

Fast facts: 1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water – WHO, UNICEF

Publication date: August 26, 2025

To mark World Water Week 2025, new report highlights persistent inequalities, with vulnerable communities left behind

Fast facts: 1 in 4 people globally still lack access to safe drinking water – WHO, UNICEF

Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza

Publication date: August 22, 2025

FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO reiterate call for immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access to curb deaths from hunger and malnutrition