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UNICEF and partners assist more than 145,000 people in famine-hit areas of South Sudan

One month since famine was declared in parts of South Sudan, UNICEF - together with the World Food Programme and other partners - has delivered life-saving assistance to 145,000 people, including 33,000 children under the age of five.

Time is running out for children as famine, drought and war threaten millions

UNICEF says children can’t wait, with urgent request for nearly $255 million to respond to immediate needs in northeast Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen

Montblanc and UNICEF renew long-standing partnership, helping to empower 5 million children through education

Montblanc and UNICEF today announced the continuation of their long-standing partnership to help some of the world’s most vulnerable children access education.

As famine looms, malnutrition and disease rise sharply among children in Somalia

As the spectre of famine hangs once again over Somalia, early numbers show an increasing number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and cholera or acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) — a combination that killed many children in the famine of 2011.

5 things to know about children and famine

Children can’t wait. Famine, drought and armed conflict are devastating lives and futures

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Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on reports of chemical weapons attacks on children and families in Syria

The images of children choking and dying in the streets of Idlib, Syria, following alleged chemical weapons attacks, are as horrific as they are heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

Children Matter! UNICEF urges world leaders to continue supporting Syria’s children amidst new reports of atrocities

Statement attributable to Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Regional Director

At least 27 children killed in Idlib attack - UNICEF

At least 27 children were confirmed killed in the attack in Idlib, north-west of Syria, UNICEF said today. A further 546 people, among them many children, have been injured. Casualty figures are expected to rise.