Press Releases
Statement by UNICEF Representative in Somalia Sandra Lattouf, on the impact of the recent outbreak of violence on children in Baidoa, Somalia
NEW YORK (September 30, 2026) – "UNICEF is deeply concerned by reports that children have been killed and injured in recent clashes in Baidoa, South West State of Somalia. Reports also indicate that a...
Four in five households in Lebanon struggle to afford basic needs as conflict deepens deprivation for children – UNICEF
NEW YORK (September 30, 2026) – Four in five households in Lebanon are struggling to afford basic necessities as conflict compounds years of economic crisis, pushing children into hunger, out of...
UNICEF Executive Director calls for sustained support for children in Jordan as funding declines
NEW YORK (September 29, 2026) – UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell ended a two-day visit to Jordan today, commending the country’s strong progress for children and calling for continued...
Hunger and malnutrition stalking Yemen's children as violence escalates
NEW YORK, (September 25, 2026) – “Children across Yemen are yet again at the sharpest end of escalating conflict. Allow me to start today not with a number, but with a child. “Yesterday, I visited the...
Hunger and malnutrition crises persist in Somalia as projected floods and funding shortfalls threaten vulnerable populations
NEW YORK (September 23, 2026) – Millions of people across Somalia continue to face high levels of hunger, while acute malnutrition among children is set to worsen over the coming months as heavy...
One month after the floods, efforts to restore education are helping children return to learning
NEW YORK (September 23, 2026) – One month after devastating floods struck central and northern Nepal, thousands of children continue to face disruptions to their education, highlighting the urgent...
UNICEF USA INVITES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO “GIVE LIKE A KID AGAIN” THIS HALLOWEEN
NEW YORK, NY (September 22, 2026) — This Halloween, UNICEF USA is inviting children and families to “Give Like a Kid Again” through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, the longest-running youth engagement...
Over a quarter of a million children facing acute malnutrition in Haiti amid ongoing violence
NEW YORK (September 17, 2026) – An estimated 253,725 children aged 6 to 59 months in Haiti are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition between June 2026 and May 2027, including nearly 94,000 with...
Renewed hostilities in Yemen push over 12 million children deeper into crisis
NEW YORK (September 16, 2026) – Renewed hostilities across Yemen are forcing families from their homes, killing and injuring children and disrupting access to health care and education, deepening an...
Poll: Young Americans are more excited to vote, but less convinced that leaders are listening
NEW YORK (September 15, 2026) – More than six in ten young eligible voters surveyed say they intend to vote in state elections this year, a 15-point increase since 2024, according to new national...