UNICEF Ambassadors have a wide range of talents and achievements but all share a commitment to improving the lives of children worldwide. They serve as positive role models through their work, have helped draw public attention to children's issues and raise funds for UNICEF-supported programmes.
UNICEF is supporting "Corona Van" in Al Tal, Syria. The van reaches them with psychosocial support and awareness-raising on prevention against COVID19.
To reduce the grossly imbalanced distribution of vaccines globally and put an end to COVID everywhere, Canada must join other wealthy countries in donating doses through COVAX.
As the world faces a global learning crisis – a qualified teacher can help deliver inclusive quality education to their classrooms.
At least 6,000 schools remain closed; despite challenges, more than 3.8 million children are back in their classrooms.
UNICEF calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities, and for all parties to protect children from harm and afford them the special protection to which they are entitled, in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law.
Children and families at risk after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan. UNICEF teams are on the ground to help conduct additional assessments. The injured are being treated in nearby health facilities, with emergency drugs provided by UNICEF and partners. UNICEF is also providing emergency tents for overburdened health clinics.
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
Nothing justifies the killing, maiming or abducting of children – grave rights violations which UNICEF wholeheartedly condemns.
More than 30,000 children have fled their homes since the escalation of hostilities in their communities two weeks ago. UNICEF warns all are at risk of deteriorating mental health without immediate support.
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