Number of migrant children moving across Latin America and the Caribbean hits new record amid violence, instability and climate change
One in four people on the move in Latin America and the Caribbean is a child, the highest proportion globally.
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UNICEF STATEMENT ON THE EARTHQUAKE IN MOROCCO
UNICEF is following the situation and ready to support the Government of Morocco upon its request and under the coordination of the United Nations, to help reach children who may have been impacted by this disaster.
Escalating violence threatens thousands of children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Nearly 200,000 people, half of whom are children, are now displaced across the country, with 130,000 in the capital alone.
At least 100,000 children affected by Morocco earthquake – UNICEF
Initial reports indicate that approximately 100,000 children have been impacted by the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late on Friday night - the strongest seismic event to hit the Kingdom since 1960.
Crisis in Libya
UNICEF is on the ground, working closely with communities to provide life-saving services to children affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Ayan's learning journey continues in Somalia
14-year-old Ayan will be going into grade 6 this year – but just two years ago she wasn’t even in school. The UNdaunted program in Somalia supports adolescent students with disabilities, like Ayan, to get an education.
Nearly 300,000 children affected in Libya after Storm Daniel devastates entire communities - UNICEF
Beyond the immediate risks of death and injury, the severe floods in Libya put children at increased risk of waterborne diseases, displacement and loss of essential services
Policy Specialist (Government Relations)
UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we workday in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.
Two-thirds of global goals for children’s rights and well-being off-pace to meet 2030 target - UNICEF
New report released ahead of the UN General Assembly shows historic acceleration needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), only possible if world puts children at heart of national agendas
Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends
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
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