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Gaza: The World’s Most Dangerous Place to be a Child

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

Sevaun Palvetzian

Sevaun is the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to helping children around the world survive, thrive and reach their full potential. Sevaun is a widely respected Canadian leader who has built and led high-performing teams in each of the public, corporate and NGO/charitable sectors. As a strategist and values-driven executive, she finds creative solutions to challenges while operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. She was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by WXN.

A Holiday Special with Simu Liu, UNICEF Canada Ambassador

A holiday special episode of the For Every Child podcast featuring a conversation between UNICEF Canada ambassadors and actors Simu Liu and Saara Chaudry about what inspires them to advocate for child rights and their hopes for children in 2024.

UNICEF Canada ambassadors Simu Liu and Saara Chaudry looking at camera

Almost 3 million children in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state at risk as violence escalates – UNICEF

In just a few days, more than 150,000 children have already been displaced and are cut off from urgent humanitarian aid

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UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work day in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.

UNICEF’s role in Israel and Gaza

Frequently asked questions on our humanitarian mandate to aid children suffering through unprecedented catastrophe.

Statement by UNICEF on the risk of famine in the Gaza Strip

Latest IPC report warns that acute food insecurity puts all children under five in the Gaza Strip—335,000—at high risk of severe malnutrition and preventable death

Hundreds of vulnerable children evacuated for second time as Sudan war continues to put millions of children at risk

253 babies and children have been safely evacuated from transit centres in Wad Madani, Sudan to a safer location in the country, after fighting in Al Jazirah state erupted this month. For many of the children, this is the second time they have been evacuated after they were evacuated from Mygoma orphanages in Khartoum earlier in the year following the outbreak of the war in April.

Number of children killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, reaches unprecedented levels

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr

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Reporting to the Director, Finance, the incumbent manages the daily operations of the finance department including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll and statutory reporting. This role is also responsible for the planning and budget consolidation, financial analysis, and management reporting.