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More than 212,000 children at risk of acute watery diarrhea and other deadly waterborne diseases in earthquake-hit eastern Afghanistan

10/16/2025

NEW YORK (October 16, 2025) – One month after a devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan, over 212,000 surviving children remain at severe risk of...

On World Toilet Day, What's the State of Sanitation in Madagascar?

11/19/2016

UNICEF's Silvia Gaya: How to help 1 million people who are vulnerable to disease because of a lack of clean water and sanitation.

UNICEF Supply Delivery Protects Children's Health in Gaza

12/04/2024

UNICEF is distributing hygiene kits to families and keeping critical seawater desalination plants running — more support is needed. [video]

UNICEF Rushes Aid to Philippines After Super Typhoon Rai

12/21/2021

After yet another devastating storm in the Philippines, UNICEF and partners are on the ground, providing urgent assistance.

Americans Challenged to Put Down Their Phones Through World Water Month and Help Save Children’s Lives

03/01/2016

NEW YORK (March 1, 2016) – The 10 th annual UNICEF Tap Project launched today, celebrating a decade of engaging the American public to provide clean, safe water for children around the world. This...

Only 1 In 3 Countries Have Re-Opened Schools In West And Central Africa

10/07/2020

NEW YORK (October 7, 2020) – UNICEF calls on Ministries of Education and Finance today to prioritize education in their COVID-19 recovery plans to reduce the negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis on...

"We Honor Their Work Best by Carrying On"

09/20/2016

Despite a new wave of deadly attacks, UNICEF remains committed to providing Syrian children with critical aid.

New UNICEF Report Highlights Scale And Impact Of Attacks On Water And Sanitation Facilities On Children In Conflict-Affected Countries

05/25/2021

NEW YORK (May 25, 2021) – Attacks on water and sanitation facilities and workers in conflicts around the world continue to put the lives of millions of children at risk and deny children and families...

1.4 Million People Without Running Water Across War-Affected Eastern Ukraine

04/18/0022

NEW YORK/LVIV, Ukraine (April 15, 2022)- More than seven weeks of intense hostilities in Ukraine have devastated both water and electricity networks, leaving 1.4 million people without access to safe...

A Syrian Refugee, Making the Most of Motherhood

04/27/2019

In Jordan's Za'atari Refugee Camp, a Syrian mother is raising strong, healthy children, with support from UNICEF.