Press Releases

Gaza has become a graveyard for thousands of children

Publication date: October 31, 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

Gaza has become a graveyard for thousands of children

Two-thirds of refugee children in Armenia enrolled in school, efforts must now focus on expanding access to education for all children

Publication date: October 24, 2023

More than 21,000 school-aged children arrived in Armenia following an escalation of hostilities in their communities one month ago, 1 in 3 remain without access to education

Oksana and Ashot who have fled to Armenia due to military escalation in the region are among the first ones who started to attend school in Armenia.

Child casualties in Gaza “a growing stain on our collective conscience”

Publication date: October 24, 2023

UNICEF is calling for an immediate ceasefire and for sustained and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance

Child casualties in Gaza “a growing stain on our collective conscience”

UNICEF earthquake relief supplies to treat Afghan children and their families arrive in Kabul

Publication date: October 23, 2023

More than 80 tonnes of UNICEF medical supplies arrived in Kabul yesterday.

On 22 October, more than 80 tonnes of UNICEF medical supplies arrived today in Kabul as part of UNICEF’s earthquake relief response.

Joint statement by UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP and WHO on humanitarian supplies crossing into Gaza

Publication date: October 21, 2023

A first, but limited, shipment of life-saving humanitarian supplies from the United Nations and the Egyptian Red Crescent entered Gaza today on 20 trucks, passing through the Rafah Crossing.

Joint statement by UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP and WHO on humanitarian supplies crossing into Gaza

First deliveries of life-saving supplies for children enter Gaza

Publication date: October 21, 2023

UNICEF renews appeal for sustained humanitarian access to provide desperately needed assistance as situation worsens

First deliveries of life-saving supplies for children enter Gaza

Calgary’s ‘UNICEF Water for Life Gala’ raises crucial funds for life-saving water programs

Publication date: October 19, 2023

Millions of children worldwide are at risk from water-related crises

Marie, 7, draws water from a standpipe built with the support of UNICEF in the Buhene district of Goma, capital of North Kivu province, to the east. of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In every war, the ones who suffer most are children

Publication date: October 13, 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

Gaza's Children Pay the Heaviest Price, with Hundreds Dead

UNICEF launches US$ 20 million appeal to support 96,000 children affected by recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan

Publication date: October 12, 2023

Over the next three months, life-saving humanitarian assistance will reach over 200,000 people – including 96,000 children – living in the most devastated and vulnerable areas of Herat province

On 10 October 2023, 10-year-old Zari holds her brother Marv, 8 months old, in front of their collapsed house. They lost their home in the earthquake in Zinda Jan district in Herat Province, Afghanistan, which struck on 7 October.

Refugee children arriving in Armenia showing signs of severe psychological distress - UNICEF

Publication date: October 10, 2023

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.