Press Releases

Almost half a billion children live in areas experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents – UNICEF

Publication date: August 14, 2024

In Canada, children are more frequently exposed to extremely hot temperatures as heatwave frequency has doubled compared to 60 years ago.

Almost half a billion children live in areas experiencing at least twice as many extremely hot days as their grandparents – UNICEF

UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note: Sudan - A crisis of neglect

Publication date: August 13, 2024

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

On 1 July 2024, displaced children sit next to their luggage at a school in Gedaref after fleeing Sinja, Sennar state, following the recent clashes.

Geneva Palais briefing note: Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children

Publication date: August 9, 2024

The unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on thousands of children, keeping far too many separated from their loved ones.

Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Adele Khodr on the impact of the recent violence and attacks in the Middle East on children

Publication date: August 8, 2024

Children in many countries in the Middle East are facing a harsh reality today more than ever before – life shrouded by uncertainty and violence.

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Adele Khodr on the impact of the recent violence and attacks in the Middle East on children

UNICEF Canada and Paddington™ invite children on a horizon-broadening adventure this summer

Publication date: August 5, 2024

With Paddington’s Postcards, kids can explore a new and wonderful place each month

UNICEF Canada and Paddington invite children on a horizon-broadening adventure this summer

At least 32 children killed in Bangladesh violence

Publication date: August 2, 2024

Statement by Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia

At least 32 children killed in Bangladesh violence

On World Breastfeeding Week, UNICEF and WHO call for equal access to breastfeeding support

Publication date: August 1, 2024

Statement by Catherine Russell (UNICEF Executive Director) and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (WHO Director General)

Irina from Moldova is breastfeeding her three-week-old daughter, firmly believing that breastfeeding is the best way to nourish a child during the first months of life.

Famine confirmed in Sudan’s North Darfur, confirming UN agencies worst fears

Publication date: August 1, 2024

Situation in Zamzam camp - home to more than 400,000 displaced people – has passed famine thresholds, according to Famine Review Committee

A girl receives ready-to-use therapeutic food in a stabilisation center in El Fasher, North Darfur. Unfortunately, the nutrition crisis is Sudan is worsening with a record number of children admitted to this center where children suffering from severe acute malnutrition with medical complications are treated.

Wildfires raging across Canada can put children's health in danger, UNICEF warns

Publication date: July 30, 2024

UNICEF Canada brings together experts to highlight the unique impacts of wildfires on children

Wildfires raging across Canada can put children’s health in danger, UNICEF warns

Over 6 million children at risk as deadly floods lash across South Asia

Publication date: July 29, 2024

Statement by Sanjay Wijesekera, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, urges countries to safeguard children as torrential rain predicted in coming weeks