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Over 130,000 additional children out of school in DR Congo’s Ituri province as violence escalates and aid shrinks
NEW YORK (May 29, 2025) – Intensifying conflict, inter-community fighting, and resulting displacement are depriving hundreds of thousands of children in Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of...
Over 1 million children at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s Khartoum State - UNICEF
NEW YORK (May 28, 2025) – More than 7,700 cholera cases - including over 1,000 cases in children under the age of five - and 185 associated deaths have been reported in Khartoum State since January...
‘Unimaginable horrors’: more than 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip
NEW YORK (May 27, 2025) – “In a 72-hour period this weekend, images from two horrific attacks provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip....
Horrific strikes in Ukraine reportedly kill three children, injure at least 13
NEW YORK (May 26, 2025) – “I am devastated by reports of three children killed in Zhytomyr, and at least 13 children injured in several areas as deadly attacks hit Ukraine in the last three days. “Our...
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition rise for sixth consecutive year in world’s most fragile regions - new report
NEW YORK (May 16, 2025) – Acute food insecurity and child malnutrition rose for the sixth consecutive year in 2024, pushing millions of people to the brink, in some of the world’s most vulnerable...
Messi to Reveal Favorite Goal of His Career for the First Time in Landmark Charity Campaign
NEW YORK (May 13, 2025) - Leo Messi has scored over 800 goals throughout his career—the most recent just a few days ago against Minnesota in MLS. Many of them have defined legendary moments and sealed...
Risk of famine for children across Gaza, new report says
NEW YORK (May 12, 2025) – Populations across the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as fighting has surged again, border crossings are still closed, and food is dangerously scarce. Hunger and...
Lifesaving humanitarian supply route cut in South Sudan leaving malnourished children at risk
NEW YORK ( May 8, 2025) - More than 60,000 malnourished children in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state are at risk of plunging deeper into malnutrition as treatment supplies run critically low and...
Statement from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the situation for children in the Gaza Strip after two months of aid blockade
NEW YORK (May 2, 2025) - “For two months, children in the Gaza Strip have faced relentless bombardments while being deprived of essential goods, services and lifesaving care. With each passing day of...