Global child deaths reach historic low in 2022 – UN report
Despite progress, an estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday somewhere in the world, or 1 death every 6 seconds.
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After 13 years of conflict in Syria, more children than ever in need of humanitarian assistance and a chance– UNICEF
Prolonged exposure to conflict and deprivation takes a devastating long-term physical and mental toll on a generation of children.
Palais Briefing on the first UN mission to Khartoum State since war broke out in Sudan
This is a summary of what was said by Jill Lawler, Chief of Field Operations and Emergency for UNICEF in Sudan, to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Acute malnutrition has doubled in one month in the north of Gaza strip: UNICEF
1 in 3 children under 2 years of age are today acutely malnourished in the north, according to nutrition screenings conducted by UNICEF and partners
Awa, the Handwashing Ambassador
Through play, she learned the importance of washing her hands regularly to prevent the spread of disease.
The Aunties
On the eve of the International Women's President and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian shares an incredible personal story that marked the start of her journey as a mother and writes about the importance of continuing the work we do for girls and children around the world.
Impact comes in all sizes and shapes. And we need more of it.
Sharing her thoughts on how women today are playing key roles in driving philanthropic growth, and showing new ways to impact through their giving, President and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian talks
Millions at risk from cholera due to lack of clean water, soap and toilets, and shortage of cholera vaccine
The International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision calls for urgent fast-tracking of life-saving measures.
UNICEF and UNFPA alarmed by proposed repeal of law banning FGM in The Gambia
Joint statement by UNICEF Representative in The Gambia, Nafisa Binte Shafique, and UNFPA Representative in The Gambia, Ndeye Rose Sarr
Explosion injures four children in Minova, UNICEF fears massive rise in displacement in eastern DR Congo will expose children to increased violence
GOMA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 22 March 2024 – A major upsurge in violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that has seen at least 400,000 people displaced in North Kivu since the beginning of the year risks exposing children to further violence unless their protection can be reinforced.
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