August 23
Somalia: UNICEF Statement on Execution of Four Youths in Puntland State, Somalia
UNICEF notes with deep regret the execution of four young people in the Somali state of Puntland this past weekend for offences committed as children when they were under the… Read more »
July 16
Gambia: La décision de maintenir l'interdiction des mutilations génitales féminines représente une victoire cruciale pour les droits des filles et des femmes
Déclaration conjointe de Catherine Russell, Directrice générale de l'UNICEF, de Natalia Kanem, Directrice exécutive de l'UNFPA, du Dr Tedros Adhanom… Read more »
July 15
Gambia: The Gambia's Decision to Uphold Ban On FGM Critical Win for Girls' and Women's Rights
Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, UNFPA Executive Director, Natalia Kanem, WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, UN Women Executive… Read more »
July 14
Africa: Global Childhood Immunization Levels Stalled in 2023 Leaving Many Without Life-Saving Protection
New data reveal nearly 3 in 4 infants live in countries where low vaccine coverage driving measles outbreaks Read more »
July 02
Central African Republic: 10 Years of Crises - the Forgotten Children of the Central African Republic
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in the Central African Republic Meritxell Relaño Arana--to whom quoted text may be attributed-- at today's press… Read more »
June 18
Africa: 8.1 Million Deaths Blamed on Air Pollution Globally in 2021
Comprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor for death. Read more »
June 13
Africa: Africa Underfunds Education for Children - UNICEF
Less than 1 in 5 African countries reaching benchmark on education financing Read more »
June 11
Africa: Nearly 400 Million Young Children Worldwide Regularly Experience Violent Discipline At Home - Unicef
New data also reveal many young children are deprived of play, stimulation, and interaction with their parents and caregivers Read more »
June 10
Sudan: Children Killed in Sudan's El Fasher as Violence Escalates
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, on the escalation of violence in El Fasher, North Darfur Read more »
June 06
Sudan: At Least 55 Children Reportedly Killed and Injured Amid Fighting in Wad Al Noura, Sudan
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell Read more »
June 05
Africa: 1 in 4 Children Globally Live in Severe Child Food Poverty Due to Inequity, Conflict, and Climate Crises - Unicef
Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition, new analysis finds Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom Visits the Democratic Republic of the Congo As Violence Against Children Reaching 'Staggering Scale'
UN-verified data show 30 per cent increase in grave violations against children in eastern DRC during first three months of this year compared to last quarter of 2023 Read more »
May 27
Africa: 10 Fast Facts - Menstrual Health in Schools
Global UNICEF and WHO report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and hygiene in schools Read more »
May 24
Central African Republic: Shipment of Newest Malaria Vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic Marks Latest Milestone for Child Survival
With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children Read more »
May 14
Congo-Kinshasa: UNICEF's Ted Chaiban Concludes Visit to Eastern DR Congo
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where… Read more »
May 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation Now At a Tipping Point - Unicef Official During Visit
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he… Read more »
May 09
Africa: Almost 1 Million People in Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Somalia Affected As Unprecedented Heavy Rains Continue to Wreak Havoc in Eastern Africa
UNICEF and other humanitarian agencies are stepping up life-saving emergency relief to children and affected communities Read more »
May 03
Congo-Kinshasa: UNHCR and Unicef Condemn the Bombardment of Displacement Camps in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) strongly condemn the bombing today of three sites for internally displaced persons (IDP) in the Lac… Read more »
May 02
Sudan: An Attack on El Fasher Would Endanger Hundreds of Thousands of Children, Warns UNICEF
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on situation in Darfur, Sudan Read more »
April 22
Africa: Meaningful Action to Prevent the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Could Almost Halve Number of Child Casualties in Conflicts
Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half - 49.8 per cent - of the more than 47,500 instances of children killed and maimed that were verified by… Read more »
April 15
Sudan: Unicef Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban Remarks At the International Conference for Sudan and the Neighbouring Countries
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April 14
Sudan: An Entire Generation of Children in Sudan Faces a Catastrophe As the War Enters Its Second Year
Continued brutal hostilities and potential famine creating ominous conditions for tragic loss of children's lives Read more »
April 13
Nigeria: On the 10-Year Mark of the Chibok Abductions, Unicef Urges Action to Secure Children's Education in Nigeria
New UNICEF report shows that just 37 per cent of schools across 10 states have early warning systems in place to identify threats, such as school attacks Read more »
March 08
Africa: Over 230 Million Girls and Women Alive Today Have Been Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation - Unicef
New global estimates show a 15 per cent increase in the total number of FGM survivors compared to data released in 2016 Read more »
Sudan: Statement By Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell On Children in Sudan At Risk of Famine
"The brutal war in Sudan is pushing the country toward famine and a catastrophic loss of life, especially among children. In what is now the world's largest child displacement… Read more »
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