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Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week

Fewer than half of all newborn babies are breastfed in the first hour of life, leaving them more vulnerable to disease and death

Depriving girls of secondary education translates to a loss of at least US$500 million for Afghan economy in last 12 months

New analysis by UNICEF has found that depriving girls in Afghanistan of their right to secondary education will have a devastating effect on the country’s economy.

Millions more children to benefit from malaria vaccine as UNICEF secures supply

With malaria one of the biggest killers of children under 5, the world’s first vaccine against a parasite is a major breakthrough for child health

Five humanitarians working for every child

On World Humanitarian Day we celebrate all the humanitarian workers who ensure children around the world are supported, so that they can thrive.

A woman wearing a UNICEF jakcet carries a child in her arms, both the woman and child are laughing. They are outdoors and both are wearing jackets.

Water and the global climate crisis: 10 things you should know

The world needs to get water smart. Everyone has a role to play, and we cannot afford to wait.

A girl in a bright pink scarf in front of yellow jerry can which has water pouring in it from a single tap. Tents can be seen in the background, looking like she is in a camp of sorts. The girl is looking away from the camera and is smiling.

War in Ukraine has left nearly 1,000 children killed or injured

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa are ‘one disease away from catastrophe’ – warns UNICEF

The number of drought-hit people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia without reliable access to safe water has risen from 9.5 million to 16.2 million in the space of five months, meanwhile children in the Sahel also facing extremely high levels of water vulnerability.

Deprived of the basics, robbed of their dreams, children in Lebanon lose trust in their parents: UNICEF report

A UNICEF report shows that much of the progress towards achieving children’s basic rights has been eroded by the economic crisis and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakistan – UNICEF

33 million people - including approximately 16 million children - have been affected by this year’s heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, which have brought devastating rains, floods and landslides.

Start of an uncertain school year for four million schoolchildren in Ukraine

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell meets schoolchildren, parents and teachers scarred by war, concluding a three-day visit across the country