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15 September 2023

Emergency response brings long-term water infrastructure

EU Humanitarian Aid

08 September 2023

From hope to horror: violence's grip tightens on DRC's children

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF’s Representative in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Grant Leaity – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

A mother holding her child.

02 September 2023

The dilemma of schools that shelter DRC’s displaced families

Over 2,000 schools have been forced to close since January 2022 due to insecurity and hosting displaced people.

Two children sitting in front of a makeshift shelter

UNICEF's emergency scale up in eastern DRC

The deteriorating humanitarian situation is putting millions of children at risk. UNICEF together with partners is providing support for those in need.

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Emergency response

Humanitarian action is central to UNICEF's mandate and realizing the rights of every child.

UNICEF condemns attack on camp for displaced people in eastern DRC that kills 23 children

26 October 2022

Education Cannot Wait and UNICEF with partners call for substantial increase in funding for crisis-affected children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

ECW-supported joint programme with UNICEF in the Kalemie area of Tanganyika province offers a compelling model for increasing access to education – especially for girls – by eradicating gender-based violence and building a secure post-conflict future

Des femmes puise de l'eau dans un camp des déplacés.

Water for displaced families in Rutshuru

UNICEF provides vital assistance to displaced children and their families, particularly clean water and essential hygiene supplies.

Une mère entourée de ses trois enfants assis dans un tente

Children's lives and wellbeing at risk in Rutshuru and Nyiragongo, DRC

A girl washing her hands at a hand washing device

UNICEF welcomes the end of the latest DRC Ebola outbreak while continuing efforts to strengthen healthcare in Equateur province