Press Releases

Amid relentless attacks on children in Sudan, at least 13 children reportedly killed and another 4 injured in Al Kuma, North Darfur

Publication date: October 6, 2024

Since the beginning of the conflict, more than 150 schools and hospitals have been attacked. Health centres, water points and marketplaces have been damaged and destroyed. Last year saw the highest number of grave violations against children verified in Sudan in more than a decade.

Democratic Republic of the Congo starts mpox vaccination in high-priority provinces

Publication date: October 5, 2024

UNICEF and partners welcome the rollout of the first vaccines which offer one more tool to protect children and communities from the disease

A health worker is seen educating children about mpox symptoms and prevention measures.

UNICEF Geneva Palais Briefing Note on the impact of the attacks in Lebanon on children

Publication date: September 26, 2024

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Representative to Lebanon Ettie Higgins – 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 the increase in attacks in Lebanon and Israel

Publication date: September 24, 2024

All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians, civilian infrastructure, humanitarian workers and medical personnel. This includes facilitating the safe movement of civilians seeking safety. UNICEF urgently calls for an immediate de-escalation.

Global Coalition Mental Health Open Letter

Publication date: September 24, 2024

Leading global businesses and organizations join UNICEF to demand increased investment and action on child and youth mental health. An open letter, signed by more than 40 entities and published at the UN General Assembly, calls for a multi-sectoral approach to tackle the mental health funding gap.

A woman, a UNICEF Staff member, raises a child high above her head, capturing a delightful moment of connection and joy in their interaction.

Nearly 6 million children affected as floods and landslides devastate Southeast Asia in the wake of Typhoon Yagi

Publication date: September 18, 2024

Children in Viet Nam, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand at risk of being cut off from education, clean water, and essential services as floods and landslides damage homes and infrastructure.

A woman, a man and child navigate a flooded street, showcasing the impact of heavy rainfall on their surroundings.

One-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children – UNICEF

Publication date: September 17, 2024

UNICEF scales up efforts to address mpox as children head back to school across the country

UNICEF responding to severe flooding in West and Central Africa affecting 4 million people

Publication date: September 12, 2024

Severe flooding across West and Central Africa has hit an estimated 4 million people so far this year, many of them children, displacing at least 500,000 people and destroying more than 300,000 homes.

UNICEF scales up efforts to protect children from mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Publication date: September 12, 2024

UNICEF's response plan prioritizes children under 15 years in 12 provinces.

45,000 first graders unable to start the new school year in the Gaza Strip: UNICEF

Publication date: September 10, 2024

Lack of access to education is impacting children’s mental health, safety and development and risking their future prospects.