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UNICEF’s natural disaster response

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Child recruitment in Haiti surges threefold in just one year – UNICEF

Violence continues to create cycle of suffering as number of children joining armed groups soars

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Child recruitment and use by armed groups in Colombia quadruples over five years

Violence related to ongoing armed conflict in Colombia continues to put tens of thousands of children at risk

Violence no child can outrun - South Sudan's escalating crisis

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative (a.i) to South Sudan, Obia Achieng, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A small child with a serious expression puts a finger to their lips, sitting indoors. In the background, a woman holds another child at a table.

Statement from UNICEF Canada on school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

UNICEF Canada is shocked and heartbroken at the tragic loss of multiple young lives from yesterday’s deadly shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.

This war is following children, as attacks on civilian areas continue across Ukraine four years into war

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative to Ukraine Munir Mammadzade – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

A boy sits on a patterned sofa, looking thoughtful. A walker is in front of him, a yellow backpack and hamster cage are nearby, and a bottle is on a table.

Successive cyclones put children at risk in Madagascar

Second climate-related disaster in two weeks leaves tens of thousands of children cut off from essential services.

Two children navigate a flooded street, one carrying corrugated metal, both appearing determined. The scene is bustling with people amid submerged cars and buildings.

In Ethiopia’s Afar region, a simple chair signifies hope for many

Recent aid cuts have made it harder to tackle malnutrition in parts of Ethiopia. However, the Slaight Family Foundation through its generous contribution to UNICEF Canada is providing more than 1.3 million therapeutic food packages across the country.

A group of women in colourful clothing sit under the shades of trees and a makeshift shade cover.

More than a third of Ukraine’s children remain displaced four years into war – UNICEF

UNICEF warns that for children displaced inside Ukraine, the war has followed them, as attacks hit major cities across the country and devastate the services children rely on.

A person walks up a dimly lit staircase, silhouetted against a large window that reveals an overcast outdoor scene. The mood is quiet and contemplative.

Where family values meet global impact

These Canadian donors visited UNICEF’s global supply hub with their kids and saw how compassion can turn into action – for children everywhere.