December 18
Mozambique: At Least 90,000 Children Impacted as Cyclone Chido Hits Hard in Mozambique
Thousands of homes immediately destroyed in Cabo Delgado, a province grappling with protracted conflict; UNICEF concerned about the spread of waterborne diseases and large-scale… Read more »
December 16
Sierra Leone: Sole Survivor Found Clinging to Tyre Tubes After Shipwreck
Statement by Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Regional Office and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe Read more »
December 06
Sudan: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah Meets Children and Young People Trapped in World's Biggest Child Displacement Crisis
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah travelled to Sudan this week to meet with children and families affected by the conflict that has devastated the country for the past 19… Read more »
November 29
Africa: FAST FACTS: Critical Gains in HIV Response, But Adolescents, Especially Girls, Remain Disproportionately Affected, UNICEF Warns on World AIDS Day
While there has been a notable decline in new HIV infections among children and adolescents globally over the past decade, adolescent girls still struggle to access tailored… Read more »
November 19
Southern Africa: 2024 World Children's Day - 7,000 Children from Southern Africa Lead the Call for Quality and Inclusive Education in Africa
Regional World Children's Day celebration in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe highlights education and rights as cornerstones for the region's future Read more »
November 16
Southern Africa: Regional Call-for-Action from the children of Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe
All children have the right to a quality education, to grow up in a safe and secure environment and to be protected from harm. Children’s rights are human rights, enshrined… Read more »
November 12
Africa: New Surveys of Children Highlight Education Challenges Across Eastern and Southern Africa
Ahead of World Children's Day 2024, data from multiple countries reveal children's awareness of their rights, but significant barriers to education persist Read more »
October 15
Africa: Nearly Two Million Severely Malnourished Children at Risk of Death Due to Funding Shortages for Therapeutic Food
UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment Read more »
October 07
Africa: Govts in Africa Spend 16 Times Less On Younger Children Than On Older Ones, Study Finds
UNICEF and the Learning for Well-being Institute publish new findings that suggest that key social spending in Africa predominantly prioritises older children while spending on the… Read more »
September 26
Africa: Unicef Signs Major Mpox Vaccine Deal For Low Income Countries
UNICEF has signed an agreement that secures supply of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine at the lowest market price and ensures access to the vaccine for 77 low- and lower-middle-income… Read more »
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 »
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