Search

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Adele Khodr on the impact of the recent violence and attacks in the Middle East on children

Children in many countries in the Middle East are facing a harsh reality today more than ever before – life shrouded by uncertainty and violence.

Geneva Palais briefing note: Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children

The unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on thousands of children, keeping far too many separated from their loved ones.

U-Report: Bridging the Gap

U-Report is a digital messaging polling platform designed to consult and collect youth opinions on important matters. The platform is free, confidential, and open to youth ages 13 to -24 who sign up to be U-Reporters. Here's everything you need to know!

Group of youth, using an electronic device with text on top right, Polls, Opinions, Stories, Ideas. For Youth, by Youth.

Bilingual Donor Agent (4 positions – flexible location – Full Time; Remote anywhere in Canada)

UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work day 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.

UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note: Sudan - A crisis of neglect

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

On 1 July 2024, displaced children sit next to their luggage at a school in Gedaref after fleeing Sinja, Sennar state, following the recent clashes.

Almost half a billion children live in areas experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents – UNICEF

In Canada, children are more frequently exposed to extremely hot temperatures as heatwave frequency has doubled compared to 60 years ago.

At least five children reportedly killed and 20 injured in shelling of school and market in El Obeid city, Sudan

Statement by UNICEF Sudan Representative Sheldon Yett

Humanitarian pauses vital for critical polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip

WHO and UNICEF request all parties to the conflict to implement humanitarian pauses in the Gaza Strip for seven days to allow for two rounds of vaccination campaigns to take place. These pauses in fighting would allow children and families to safely reach health facilities and community outreach workers to get to children who cannot access health facilities for polio vaccination. Without the humanitarian pauses, the delivery of the campaign will not be possible.

Children at significant risk from surging mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - UNICEF

New variant adds extra burden for children and families living through conflict and displacement

Avoid fraud: How to protect yourself

UNICEF is deeply concerned about the fraudulent use of our name and logo by unethical individuals who deliberately abuse the trust of UNICEF supporters worldwide. Following are details on how fraud is perpetrated – and how to help protect both UNICEF and yourself from its potentially serious consequences.