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Thousands Of Children At Risk After Devastating Earthquakes Hit South-East Türkiye And Syria
NEW YORK (February 6, 2023) – Thousands of children and families are at risk after two devastating earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and Syria today. According to...
World Will Miss Target Of Ending FGM By 2030 Without Urgent Action – Including From Men And Boys
NEW YORK (February 6, 2023) – “This year, 4.3 million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation, according to the latest UNFPA estimates. This number is projected to reach 4.6 million by 2030, as...
UNICEF Calls For The Protection Of All Children Amidst Increase Of Violence In The State Of Palestine And Israel
NEW YORK (January 30, 2023) – “UNICEF is alarmed by the latest escalation of violence that has left many dead and injured. All children are entitled to special protection under international human...
Afghanistan: UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi's Remarks At UN Press Briefing
NEW YORK (January 30, 2023) – ""In addition to [requesting the repeal of] the ban [on female humanitarian workers at national and international NGOs from working across Afghanistan] we have requested...
UNICEF Calls For Immediate And Unconditional Release Of Abducted Children In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
NEW YORK (January 27, 2023) – UNICEF has called for the immediate and unconditional release of at least 13 children reported to have been abducted this week by a non-state armed group during an attack...
UNICEF USA Announces New Appointment to the Impact Fund for Children’s Board of Directors: Vidya Vasu-Devan
NEW YORK (January 25, 2023) – Today, UNICEF USA announced the appointment of Vidya Vasu-Devan to the Impact Fund for Children’s Board of Directors, effective December 21, 2022. The Impact Fund for...