Press Releases

“I try to clean her wounds but my daughter screams in agony:” Dire conditions trap children in Gaza in an endless cycle of suffering

Publication date: May 29, 2026

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

A young child crouches in a dry, dusty trench, reaching toward the ground while surrounded by scattered debris and sparse, scrubby plants.

UNICEF’s first international shipment of emergency Ebola response supplies arrives in Ituri, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Publication date: May 28, 2026

More than 100 metric tons of urgently needed and lifesaving humanitarian supplies have started to be airlifted and delivered by UNICEF to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the overall emergency response to the escalating Ebola outbreak.

Risk of Famine persists as nearly 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity in Sudan

Publication date: May 21, 2026

Conflict, displacement and restricted humanitarian access leave more than 825,000 children at risk of death from severe malnutrition in 2026

UNICEF scaling up efforts to protect and support children and families following Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

Publication date: May 18, 2026

“UNICEF is deeply concerned by confirmed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, and the growing risk to children and vulnerable communities across the region – a situation the World Health Organization has now declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

At least 59 children reportedly killed or injured in Lebanon in the past week despite ceasefire – UNICEF

Publication date: May 13, 2026

Ongoing violence and displacement pushing over 770,000 children towards chronic mental health conditions.

A demolition of homes, of schools, and of childhood

Publication date: May 12, 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.

New UNICEF Report Card Shows Country Continues to Stall on Child Well-Being Despite Promises to Build a “Canada Strong”

Publication date: May 11, 2026

UNICEF’s latest Report Card 20 shows Canada’s grades on child well-being are not improving and we continue to lag far behind peer countries.

FAST FACTS: 30 years of life-saving therapeutic food for children, yet millions more still need it - UNICEF

Publication date: May 5, 2026

For three decades, a small sachet of fortified peanut paste has been one of the most powerful tools to combat severe wasting – the deadliest form of malnutrition – in children under five.

A smiling woman embraces a giggling child holding a packet of peanut paste.

UNICEF calls for the protection of children, schools and health facilities following deadly attacks in Mali

Publication date: May 4, 2026

The recent attacks in Bamako, Mopti, Gao, Kati and Kidal that started on 25 April 2026 have shown, yet again, that it is children who are paying the highest price of ongoing violence in Mali.

Migration systems and policies must uphold the rights of children – UNICEF