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Early assessments show extensive quake damage to schools in Haiti

Publication date: August 18, 2021

Preliminary assessments conducted Tuesday by UNICEF and Haitian officials in one of the three departments hardest hit by Saturday’s earthquake, followed by Tropical Depression Grace on Monday, revealed extensive destruction to schools, just weeks before they are due to re-open.

On 17 August 2021, sustained damage to College Mazenod in Camp-Perrin, Les Cayes, Haiti from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on 14 August 2021.

Remarks by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys on the situation of children in Afghanistan and UNICEF’s presence

Publication date: August 18, 2021

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Hervé Ludovic De Lys – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Mohibullah, 11 years old, from Kandahar City District 7, moved to the Haji IDP camp due to war and conflict, while he was in fourth grade in his hometown. Now he has not acess to school. In the last few months, the conflict has escalated and there are over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. 4 million children are out of school. Around 400,000 people have left their homes to seek refuge; over half are children.

Geneva Palais Briefing Note: Current situation of children in Afghanistan

Publication date: August 17, 2021

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF’s Chief of field operations & emergency, Mustapha Ben Messaoud – to whom quoted text may be attributed – on the current situation for children in Afghanistan, at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Mustapha Ben Messaoud, Chief Field Operations visit Haji internally displaced camp who who have left their homes due to war and conflict. In the last few months, the conflict has escalated and there are over 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. 4 million children are out of school. Around 400,000 people have left their homes to seek refuge; over half are children. We’ve prepositioned essential supplies, such as ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) and vaccines throughout the country.

Over half a million children affected by Haiti earthquake

Publication date: August 17, 2021

Torrential rains are hampering relief efforts

Young adults look for clean water in the city of Les Cayes, Haiti on 15 August 2021, following the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on 14 August 2021.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore following the earthquake in Haiti

Publication date: August 16, 2021

We do not yet know the full extent of the devastation wrought by the earthquake that struck yesterday in southwest Haiti. But reports from our teams and others on the ground paint a picture of profound loss.

People look for survivors amongst the rubble in the neighbourhood of Dexia 6, Les Cayes,

UNICEF set to reach children and families in Haiti with humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of powerful earthquake

Publication date: August 14, 2021

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Haiti early this morning. Serious damage, injuries and casualties are reported.

People search through the rubble of what used to be the Manguier Hotel after the earthquake hit in Haiti.

UNICEF Canada welcomes emergency assistance to help avert famine

Publication date: August 13, 2021

A toxic combination of conflict, climate change and COVID-19 have put millions of people around the world at risk of famine, requiring immediate action to prevent further death and malnutrition, including preventable deaths of young children.

On 4 June 2020 in Yemen, Amal is measured while being screened for severe acute malnutrition at Arhab Health Centre in Sana'a Governorate.

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys on rapid escalation of grave violations against children

Publication date: August 9, 2021

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys on rapid escalation of grave violations against children

UNICEF Canada, the Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, Dr. Bonnie Henry call on British Columbians to #GiveAVax to help global vaccination efforts

Publication date: August 5, 2021

#GiveAVax campaign supports the vaccination of millions of people in low-income countries, federal government matching every dollar donated

David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada to hold press conference on COVID-19 vaccines with the Honorable Dr. Hedy Fry and Dr. Bonnie Henry

Publication date: August 4, 2021

UNICEF Canada invites media to participate in a press conference on #GiveAVax and Canada’s support for vaccination efforts in developing countries.

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Early assessments show extensive quake damage to schools in Haiti

Remarks by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys on the situation of children in Afghanistan and UNICEF’s presence

Geneva Palais Briefing Note: Current situation of children in Afghanistan

Over half a million children affected by Haiti earthquake

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore following the earthquake in Haiti

UNICEF set to reach children and families in Haiti with humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of powerful earthquake

UNICEF Canada welcomes emergency assistance to help avert famine

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative Hervé Ludovic De Lys on rapid escalation of grave violations against children

UNICEF Canada, the Honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, Dr. Bonnie Henry call on British Columbians to #GiveAVax to help global vaccination efforts

David Morley, President and CEO of UNICEF Canada to hold press conference on COVID-19 vaccines with the Honorable Dr. Hedy Fry and Dr. Bonnie Henry

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