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Statement
03 November 2026

UNICEF statement on reports of children killed and injured in airstrikes in Myanmar

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Press release
20 October 2026

UNICEF Executive Director calls for urgent investment in children in Bangladesh and measures to end child marriage

Nearly one in two girls is married before age 18, putting her education, health and future at risk.
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Remarks
09 October 2026

Nepal: A long road to recovery

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson, James Elder, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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Press release
06 October 2026

190 million children exposed to El Niño-related climate risks across Asia and the Pacific – UNICEF

El Niño could worsen conditions for children and families already enduring the impacts of climate shocks, conflict and economic hardship
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Press release
23 September 2026

One month after the floods, efforts to restore education are helping children return to learning in Nepal

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Press release
15 September 2026

Over 17,000 flood-affected children in Nepal need urgent mental health and psychosocial support

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Press release
04 September 2026

Flight lands in Kathmandu carrying vital humanitarian supplies for children and families affected by Nepal floods

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Press release
03 September 2026

More than one week on from Nepal's floods, thousands of children remain without safe water and face rising risk of disease

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Press release
31 August 2026

UNICEF and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints collaborate to strengthen maternal and newborn care in South Asia

The two-year collaboration aims to improve maternal and newborn care for 1.5 million mothers and 1.5 million newborns across South Asia
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Press release
27 August 2026

Flash floods in Nepal leave more than 17,000 children in need of urgent humanitarian assistance

UNICEF appeals for US$17.2 million to deliver emergency response and early recovery
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Statement
26 August 2026

UNICEF Statement on the deaths of 14 newborns following hospital fire in Islamabad, Pakistan

Attributable to Pernille Ironside, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan
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Remarks
25 August 2026

Hospitals overwhelmed as child malnutrition surges across Afghanistan

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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