Pain and suffering engulfs children in the State of Palestine & Israel Publication date: October 10, 2023 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
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on deteriorating situation for children in Israel and the State of Palestine Publication date: October 9, 2023 Nothing justifies the killing, maiming or abducting of children – grave rights violations which UNICEF wholeheartedly condemns.
Children and families at risk after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan Publication date: October 8, 2023 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.
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on violence in Israel and the State of Palestine Publication date: October 7, 2023 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.
Burkina Faso: New academic year starts with one million children out of school due to ongoing violence and insecurity – UNICEF Publication date: October 3, 2023 At least 6,000 schools remain closed; despite challenges, more than 3.8 million children are back in their classrooms.
More than 16,000 children are displaced following Libya floods - UNICEF Publication date: September 28, 2023 Many more remain at risk and are in need of urgent access to essential services
Insecurity in Mali: Children are paying the heaviest price Publication date: September 26, 2023 This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Mali, Pierre Ngom– to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends Publication date: September 19, 2023 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
Two-thirds of global goals for children’s rights and well-being off-pace to meet 2030 target - UNICEF Publication date: September 18, 2023 New report released ahead of the UN General Assembly shows historic acceleration needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), only possible if world puts children at heart of national agendas
Nearly 300,000 children affected in Libya after Storm Daniel devastates entire communities - UNICEF Publication date: September 14, 2023 Beyond the immediate risks of death and injury, the severe floods in Libya put children at increased risk of waterborne diseases, displacement and loss of essential services
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