Press Releases

Reports of grave violations against children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo tripled in last month – UNICEF

Publication date: February 26, 2025

UNICEF is deeply concerned by the significant increase in reports of grave violations against children in parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The number of incidents has tripled since the latest escalation of violence which began on 24 January 2025.

Families who had been living in displaced persons camps around Goma seek shelter on their way to Shasha village in North Kivu province, DR Congo

Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa – UNICEF

Publication date: February 24, 2025

17 out of 21 countries in the region are experiencing one or more disease outbreaks.

In a community outreach event, Ms. Mbambu Agnes, a Senior Health Educator from Kasese District, educates residents of Kamukumbi Mughongo Village.

One in five children in Ukraine has lost a relative or friend since the escalation of war three years ago

Publication date: February 21, 2025

UNICEF warns of the devastating toll of war for all children in Ukraine

Three-year-old Yehor, born in Mariupol, explores the outdoors in his new town

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the deaths of Ariel and Kfir Bibas

Publication date: February 21, 2025

All children, wherever they are, have the right to live in peace and safety with their families.

Mass polio vaccination campaign to continue in the Gaza Strip

Publication date: February 20, 2025

Joint news note from WHO and UNICEF

UNICEF Staff adminsters Polio vaccine to a child in Gaza

Children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo increasingly exposed to sexual violence, abduction and recruitment – UNICEF

Publication date: February 13, 2025

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder on child casualties in the West Bank

Publication date: February 12, 2025

UNICEF deeply concerned at deteriorating situation as number of children killed, injured and displaced continues to mount

Haiti’s Children Under Siege: The staggering rise of child abuse and recruitment by armed groups

Publication date: February 7, 2025

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

The silent killer: over 100 daily deaths of children under five linked to air pollution in East Asia and the Pacific

Publication date: February 6, 2025

A new UNICEF analysis reveals staggering impact of toxic air on millions of children, urging immediate action to protect their health and future

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation