Press Releases

UNICEF launches US$ 20 million appeal to support 96,000 children affected by recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan

Publication date: October 12, 2023

Over the next three months, life-saving humanitarian assistance will reach over 200,000 people – including 96,000 children – living in the most devastated and vulnerable areas of Herat province

On 10 October 2023, 10-year-old Zari holds her brother Marv, 8 months old, in front of their collapsed house. They lost their home in the earthquake in Zinda Jan district in Herat Province, Afghanistan, which struck on 7 October.

Refugee children arriving in Armenia showing signs of severe psychological distress - UNICEF

Publication date: October 10, 2023

More than 30,000 children have fled their homes since the escalation of hostilities in their communities two weeks ago. UNICEF warns all are at risk of deteriorating mental health without immediate support.

Refugee children arriving in Armenia showing signs of severe psychological distress - UNICEF

Pain and suffering engulfs children in the State of Palestine & Israel

Publication date: October 10, 2023

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

Pain and suffering engulfs children in the State of Palestine & Israel

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on deteriorating situation for children in Israel and the State of Palestine

Publication date: October 9, 2023

Nothing justifies the killing, maiming or abducting of children – grave rights violations which UNICEF wholeheartedly condemns.

On 24 May, mothers and children attend a mobile clinic organized by UNICEF and Patients Helping fund (PHF) in Silkiy locality, a hard-to-reach area in Kassala state.

Children and families at risk after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan

Publication date: October 8, 2023

Children and families at risk after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan. UNICEF teams are on the ground to help conduct additional assessments. The injured are being treated in nearby health facilities, with emergency drugs provided by UNICEF and partners. UNICEF is also providing emergency tents for overburdened health clinics.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on violence in Israel and the State of Palestine

Publication date: October 7, 2023

UNICEF calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities, and for all parties to protect children from harm and afford them the special protection to which they are entitled, in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on violence in Israel and the State of Palestine

Burkina Faso: New academic year starts with one million children out of school due to ongoing violence and insecurity – UNICEF

Publication date: October 3, 2023

At least 6,000 schools remain closed; despite challenges, more than 3.8 million children are back in their classrooms.

A girl hold a blue UNICEF backpack in front of a classroom full of students.

More than 16,000 children are displaced following Libya floods - UNICEF

Publication date: September 28, 2023

Many more remain at risk and are in need of urgent access to essential services

Young children are walking around in the neighborhood in boots despite the hot weather because they still worry about the floods and drowning, they have been displaced to a whole new city that they are still trying to familiarize themselves with.

Insecurity in Mali: Children are paying the heaviest price

Publication date: September 26, 2023

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Mali, Pierre Ngom– to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

A displaced girl takes part in remedial classes to prepare for the return to school in the BAWA displaced person site

Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends

Publication date: September 19, 2023