This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Global Deputy Spokesperson, Ricardo Pires – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Thousands of children affected by the recent devastating floods in Nepal require urgent mental health and psychosocial support to recover from the distress and trauma caused by the disaster, UNICEF said today.
UNICEF, FAO and WFP call for urgent action to prevent worsening child malnutrition across Haiti, with Cité Soleil and Cabaret projected to face Critical conditions between December 2026 and May 2027.
UNICEF calls on all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law. Education supplies and facilities must be safeguarded to ensure children can fulfill their right to education.
The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations warn that projected flooding and funding shortfalls could worsen the hunger crisis and push more people – especially children - into extreme food insecurity and acute malnutrition.
One month after devastating floods struck central and northern Nepal, thousands of children continue to face disruptions to their education, highlighting the urgent need for sustained support to help them return to safe learning environments.
This is a summary of what was said by the UNICEF Country Representative in Yemen, Akhil Iyer – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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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