Convention on the Rights of the Child in Child-Friendly Language
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries including Canada who have promised to ensure children’s human rights.
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Almost one in eight children internally displaced in Haiti as armed violence continues – UNICEF
The number of internally displaced children in Haiti has increased by nearly 50 per cent since September – now equaling approximately one in eight children in the entire country – as a result of ongoing violence caused by armed groups.
Scaling up supplies and services for children in the Gaza Strip: UNICEF
More than 350 UNICEF aid trucks have entered the Gaza Strip in ongoing efforts to meet the needs of about 1 million children after 15 months of bombardment
At least 4 children reportedly killed and 3 injured in attack on Saudi Hospital, El Fasher, North Darfur - Sudan
“Continued attacks on health facilities endanger children’s lives and restrict their access to lifesaving medical care, which can have immediate and long-term impacts on their health,” said Russell. “The violence must end now. Children in Sudan cannot wait any longer.”
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
UNICEF launches urgent appeal for $22 million to provide emergency assistance to 282,000 children in eastern DR Congo amid spiralling violence
Life-saving support covers protection, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, and education services.
Helping Assourita* to heal and smile again.
How equipping local community members with training in mental health, counselling and psychosocial support is assisting children affected by the crisis in Mali.
Morei’s path to health and joy: how a little boy found his smile again
A family battles malnutrition with determination to survive.
Haiti’s Children Under Siege: The staggering rise of child abuse and recruitment by armed groups
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
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
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