September 11
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Deeply Concerned By Deadly Fire in Bukavu, South Kivu, and Its Devastating Impact On Children
Statement attributable to John Agbor, UNICEF Representative in Democratic Republic of Congo Read more »
September 09
Africa: More Than 171 Million Students Had Their Schooling Disrupted By Climate Hazards in 2025 - Unicef
Storms, floods, and heatwaves most common climate hazards causing school closures, class suspensions, and other education interruptions Read more »
September 03
Africa: 1 in 5 Children Across 21 Countries Have Experienced Tech-Facilitated Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Unicef
More than half of abuse occurred on mainstream social media platforms; less than 1 per cent of all experiences were reported to authorities, new report finds Read more »
September 02
Africa: New Initiative Aims to Expand Access to Mpox Vaccines
A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creating a long-term mechanism to ensure countries have access to vaccines when responding… Read more »
September 01
Africa: El Niño Threatens More Than Two-Thirds of Children in Eastern and Southern Africa
UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect children from a predictable crisis Read more »
August 21
Somalia: Hundreds of Health and Nutrition Facilities Closed As Somalia's Child Crisis Deepens
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 Read more »
August 20
Guinea Bissau: Children Account for Half of Suspected Mpox Cases in Guinea-Bissau
UNICEF strengthens surveillance, prevention, and community outreach as country responds to its first mpox outbreak Read more »
August 10
Sudan: Unicef Deputy Executive Director Hannan Sulieman's Remarks At the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting On 'Safeguarding Education in Sudan - Investing in Peace, Recovery and Stability
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August 05
Congo-Kinshasa: As Ebola Child Deaths Pass 300, Unicef Warns Outbreak Also Threatens Essential Health Services
Disruption of services and fear of infection drive over 40 per cent decline in childhood immunizations, safe deliveries, and essential healthcare in the epicentre of the outbreak Read more »
July 21
Sudan: Drone Attack On Ar Rahad Market, North Kordofan, Kills and Injures Children
"A drone attack on a market in Ar Rahad, North Kordofan, yesterday, reportedly killed at least two children and injured six others, aged between six and 14. Four adults were also… Read more »
July 15
Congo-Kinshasa: 'In the DR Congo, Containing Ebola Requires Stronger Collective Action and a Faster Response'
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, following visit to Ituri Read more »
July 14
Africa: Global Childhood Immunization Coverage Inches Forward Despite Conflict and Hesitancy - Unicef, Who
Zero-dose children fell by nearly 750,000 in the past year, but drop-out numbers high and stagnant, increasing risk of disease outbreaks Read more »
July 05
Sudan: At Least 330 Children Killed or Injured in Sudan During First Six Months of 2026 As Conflict Takes Escalating Toll
Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of… Read more »
June 30
Africa: Joint Statement By the Committee On the Rights of the Child and Unicef On the Plight of Migrant Children in South Africa
The Committee on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF express their deep concern regarding the plight of migrant children in South Africa and the challenges they face while moving… Read more »
June 24
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef and Gavi Launch Call to Manufacturers in Support of Accelerated Access to Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Vaccines
In a move designed to accelerate access to a vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebolavirus disease, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced the launch of a Request for… Read more »
Africa: Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell's Remarks At the United Nations Security Council Open Debate On Children and Armed Conflict
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June 22
Congo-Kinshasa: As Ebola Cases Hit 1,000, Almost 3 Million Children and Adolescents Face Rising Risks in Eastern DR Congo - Unicef
Ebola has left over 130 children orphaned in Ituri, driving urgent need for protection and care Read more »
Africa: The AIDS Response Saved Millions of Children. We Cannot Abandon It Now.
For over four decades, the global AIDS response has been powered by grief, rage, courage, and determination. Families buried loved ones long before their time. Communities… Read more »
June 15
Africa: Nearly Half of the World's Children Exposed to At Least Three Overlapping Climate Threats - Unicef
Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report Read more »
June 12
Congo-Kinshasa: 'We May See More Children Affected in the Days Ahead' - Unicef Warns As Ebola Spreads in Eastern DRC
This is a summary of what was said by Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF Global Lead for Public Health Emergencies and Global Incident Manager for Ebola - to whom quoted text may be… Read more »
June 10
Sudan: All Sudanese Students Must Have Equal Opportunity to Sit National Exams Wherever They Are - Unicef
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli Read more »
June 02
Africa: Increased Transport Costs Mean Less Money for the Lifesaving Supplies Children Need
This is a summary of what was said by the UNICEF Chief of Global Transport and Logistics, Jean-Cedric Meeus - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at… Read more »
June 01
Africa: Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Parenting Journey
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown has shared a personal reflection of her early days as a new parent to mark the start of Parenting Month in June. Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Unicef Scaling Up Efforts to Protect and Support Children and Families Following Ebola Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
"UNICEF is deeply concerned by confirmed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, and the growing risk to children and vulnerable communities… Read more »
May 11
Africa: Economic Inequality Harming Children's Wellbeing in World's Wealthiest Countries - Unicef
Children living in countries with highest levels of inequality 1.7 times more likely to be overweight than those living in most equal countries Read more »
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