Press Releases
13 children reportedly killed or injured in drone strike on displacement shelter in Al Obeid, Sudan
NEW YORK (October 1, 2026) – A drone strike on the Al Mina Al Bari shelter for internally displaced people in Al Obeid, in Sudan’s North Kordofan State, late last night reportedly killed one boy and...
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Etleva Kadilli, on the impact on children as fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia
NEW YORK (October 1, 2026) – “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and the impact on children and their families. “UNICEF is aware of reports of children...
UNICEF Executive Director calls for children to be at the heart of Syria’s recovery
NEW YORK (October 1, 2026) – UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell was in Syria for a three-day visit, calling for children to be placed at the center of the country’s recovery as families...
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...