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Women and girls bear brunt of water and sanitation crisis – new UNICEF-WHO report
NEW YORK (July 6, 2023) – Globally, women are most likely to be responsible for fetching water for households, while girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear the responsibility, and spend more...
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi's remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate: How to prevent and respond to grave violations against children in armed conflict
NEW YORK (July 5, 2023) – "Excellencies, distinguished guests, colleagues. "Today is a difficult day in the history of the children and armed conflict agenda. This year’s report from the Secretary...
18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine allocated to 12 African countries for 2023–2025: Gavi, WHO and UNICEF
NEW YORK (July 5, 2023) – Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. The roll out is a critical...
Sudan: Top UN Officials sound alarm at spike in violence against women and girls
NEW YORK (July 5, 2023) – Senior United Nations officials today voiced shock and condemnation at increasing reports of gender-based violence in Sudan – including conflict-related sexual violence...
Statement by Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the escalation of violence in Jenin, Palestine
NEW YORK (July 4, 2023) – “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Jenin, in the West Bank. According to the latest reports, at least three children were killed yesterday...
UNICEF USA Announces New Appointments to the National Board of Directors: Steve Eaton, Ken Graboys, Laura Jones and Lata Reddy
NEW YORK (June 28, 2023) – UNICEF USA today announced the appointments of Steve Eaton, Ken Graboys, Laura Jones and Lata Reddy to the National Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023. “We are...
More than 100,000 children fleeing Sudan conflict face new dangers amid desperate situation in Chad
NEW YORK (June 26, 2023) – Children and families who have arrived in Eastern Chad in search of safety after fleeing the intensifying conflict in the neighboring Sudanese region of Darfur, now face new...
Funds for world’s climate hotspots woefully neglect the needs of children, new report finds
NEW YORK (June 22, 2023) – Children are being failed by climate funding commitments, despite bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, according to a new report from members of the Children’s...
UNICEF USA Announces Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez as Newest Ambassador
NEW YORK (June 20, 2023) - UNICEF USA has appointed Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez as the organization’s newest Ambassador. The announcement comes on World Refugee Day, closely following...
WFP and UNICEF Executive Directors visit Haiti to galvanize international support amid record humanitarian needs
NEW YORK (June 20, 2023) – The heads of UNICEF and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) ended missions to Haiti today, calling for far more support for highly vulnerable children and families...