Press Releases

Geneva Palais briefing note on the situation of children in the State of Palestine

Publication date: May 21, 2021

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Special Representative Lucia Elmi at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Palestinian boy holding empty water bottles and asking where he could find clean drinking water.

Immediate humanitarian access needed to stave off disaster for Gaza’s children

Publication date: May 18, 2021

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore

On 17 May 2021, a Palestinian girl stands in front of their home as her family extracts their possessions from inside their damaged home after being targeted in Gaza City.

The COVAX Facility will deliver its 65 millionth vaccine dose this week. It should’ve been at least its 170 millionth.

Publication date: May 17, 2021

The time to donate excess doses is now.

On 31 March, Mali has rolled out her vaccination programme against COVID-19 in Bamako, with the 396,000 doses of the vaccines provided to the country under the COVAX Facility.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the situation in Gaza

Publication date: May 16, 2021

As the latest serious escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits one week, I renew my call for an immediate end to the violence.

Three girls peeking outside a gate at one of 29 UNRWA schools used as temporary shelter.

A vision for Canada's children, youth and families released today

Publication date: May 14, 2021

To mark International Day of Families, an unprecedented, collaborative vision for Canada’s future was released, creating a foundation for a better tomorrow for generations to come.

Inspiring Healthy Futures - A Vision for Canada's Children, Youth and Families

Geneva Palais briefing note on the impact of the deadly COVID-19 surge on children in India

Publication date: May 7, 2021

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative Dr Yasmin Ali Haque – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Children pose for a photograph at Mahabirbari Tea estate in Dibrughar district of Assam.

Canadian organizations welcome G7 commitment on girls’ education, and call for funding to back ambition

Publication date: May 5, 2021

A leading coalition of Canadian education organizations, the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group (CIEPWG), welcomes the newly announced G7 Declaration, Girls Education: The Heart of COVID-19 Recovery and Unlocking Agenda 2030.

Canadian organizations welcome G7 commitment on girls’ education, and call for funding to back ambition

New survey measuring child and youth well-being launches in communities

Publication date: May 5, 2021

UNICEF Canada, the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Medavie Health Foundation are partnering with four communities to launch the Community Child and Youth Well-being Survey to get a snapshot of the lives of young people.

Deadly new surge in South Asia threatens to reverse global gains against the COVID-19 pandemic and have disproportionate impact on children

Publication date: May 4, 2021

Statement by George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia

On 2 May 2021, patients receive treatment in the COVID-19 care centre at the Commonwealth Games Village (CWG) in New Delhi, India.

UNICEF sends 3,000 oxygen concentrators and other critical supplies to India as country battles deadly COVID-19 surge

Publication date: April 29, 2021

UNICEF has sent critical lifesaving supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests, medical kits, and other equipment to help India in its battle with a deadly wave of COVID-19.