As violence escalates, 37 children among those killed and injured in the attack in Al-Jawf, north of Yemen
Statement from Sara Beysolow Nyanti, UNICEF Representative in Yemen
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Louis Vuitton: More than 10 million US dollars to help the world’s most vulnerable children
In the four years since the launch of its international partnership with UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, Louis Vuitton has raised more than 10 million US dollars through a global network of stores, customers and employees to support UNICEF’s programmes and help the world’s most vulnerable children.
15 child soldiers released in South Sudan
15 children associated with armed forces and armed groups have been released in South Sudan. The boys ranging from 16 to 18 years of age were taken as prisoners of war during clashes in the northern parts of the country in 2019.
UNICEF provides cash support to more than 40,000 Lebanese children
Lebanon’s deteriorating economic situation is threatening the livelihoods of the most vulnerable Lebanese households, putting children and young people’s education, protection and health at risk. UNICEF with partners have activated a cash assistance programme to support approximately 40,000 children from 15,000 Lebanese families.
Children and teachers killed as schools and kindergartens attacked in Idlib
Statement attributable to Ted Chaiban, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa
25 years of uneven progress: Despite gains in education, world still a violent, highly discriminatory place for girls
Two and a half decades after the historic Beijing women’s conference, violence against women and girls still not only common, but accepted
UNICEF, WFP chiefs wrap up two-day visit to Syria, see impact of conflict on children and families
UN officials call for cessation of hostilities and protection of children as conflict is about to enter its 10th year.
Transforming Gender Roles with Toilets
A programme to end open defecation in Jharkhand ends up transforming gender roles, with female toilet builders tackling gender gaps and taking on menstrual hygiene management.
Lifeline for Syria’s children must continue, UNICEF chief says at end of Gaziantep trip
UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore has just concluded a two-day trip to Gaziantep, Turkey, where she visited the humanitarian logistics hub in Bab Al Hawa on the border with Syria. She also toured a Syrian refugee camp in Kahramanmaras.
Statement by Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Partnerships, on coronavirus misinformation
Misinformation during times of a health crisis can spread paranoia, fear, and stigmatization. It can also result in people being left unprotected or more vulnerable to the virus.
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