All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, civilian infrastructure, humanitarian workers and medical personnel. This includes facilitating the safe movement of civilians seeking safety. UNICEF urgently calls for an immediate de-escalation.
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Representative to Lebanon Ettie Higgins – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Remarks by UNICEF Communication Specialist Rosalia Bollen at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Nine-year-old Khadija shows one of her drawings in her community-based education class supported in Bagh-e-Jalal village, Daikundi province, central Afghanistan.
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to a review by UNICEF of the latest available data and prevailing global trends.
WFP and UNICEF urge immediate humanitarian access and action to avert what could become the worst hunger crisis in recent history
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An estimated 40,000 children are in need of humanitarian assistance after a devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on December 17, followed by several major aftershocks.
Across Somaliland, Girls Empowerment Clubs are helping adolescent schoolgirls negotiate social challenges, manage changing emotions, and communicate confidently with their families and communities.
UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit bought together 70 young advocates from across the country on November 20, 2024, in Ottawa. Marking National Child Day, these advocates shared solutions on issues like education, healthcare, and mental health with policymakers and global leaders. Their insights, captured in the 2024 Reimagine Playbook, emphasize one clear message: youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today.
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