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With 23 countries yet to fully reopen schools, education risks becoming ‘greatest divider’ as COVID-19 pandemic enters third year – UNICEF

Number of children dropping out of school poised to increase, emerging evidence shows

3 things to know about Blue Dots

UNICEF is working with UNHCR, local authorities and partners to bring safety, stability and advice to families fleeing the war in Ukraine through Blue Dot hubs.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell at the high-level pledging event on supporting the humanitarian response in Afghanistan

We call on donors today to continue supporting us with flexible funding so we can prevent the collapse of basic services and deliver lifesaving support for children in Afghanistan.

A fair chance for every child

Nour missed out on years of education when she was displaced then lost her mother and her leg. A UNICEF accelerated learning program has given her new hope.

Nour sitting on a bench with her crutches beside her.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calls for political resolution to end violence against children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell today appealed for an urgent political resolution to end ongoing violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

As the war in Ukraine continues, millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa at increased risk of malnutrition amid food price hikes

Families struggle to bring food to the table during the holy month of Ramadan

Statement by UNICEF Ukraine Representative Murat Sahin on the attack on Kramatorsk train station

Civilians, particularly children, must be protected from harm. The killing of children must stop now.

UNICEF Canada Budget 2022 Statement

On 7 April, 2022, the Government of Canada released Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable. Here is how they plan to address issues that affect child and youth well-being in Canada and around the world and UNICEF Canada’s position on the commitments made by the federal government.

"Every day the war continues, children will continue to suffer."

UNICEF Emergency Programmes Director Manuel Fontaine's remarks at the Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine

Sana’a authorities in Yemen sign action plan with UN to prevent grave violations against children

Sana’a authorities signed an Action Plan with the United Nations to protect children and prevent grave violations against them in the context of the armed conflict in Yemen.