Page Press releases The latest news on children’s issues in Europe and Central Asia Press release 16 June 2026 Nearly half of the world’s children exposed to at least three overlapping climate threats – UNICEF Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report Read now Press release 11 June 2026 UNICEF names Lamine Yamal as a Goodwill Ambassador World-renowned football star champions children’s right to play as new UNICEF report reveals 90 million children globally have no toys or playthings at home Read now Press release 05 May 2026 30 years of life-saving therapeutic food for children, yet millions more still need it - UNICEF Read now Statement 01 May 2026 Migration systems and policies must uphold the rights of children – UNICEF Read now Press release 24 April 2026 Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations Read now Press release 23 April 2026 Central Asian countries endorse Regional Green School Platform to advance climate-resilient education systems Read now Statement 20 April 2026 Joint statement by European Commission, WHO Regional Office for Europe, and UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia, celebrating the progress vaccination has made to protect public health for the past two decades This statement was signed by Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, and UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Regina De Dominicis Read now Press release 16 April 2026 Child casualties in Ukraine increase by 65 per cent over the past month In March 2026 alone, 89 children were killed or injured in attacks, revealing a dramatic rise compared to the previous month. Read now Press release 31 March 2026 European Child Guarantee Conference in Zagreb sets out next steps to accelerate action for children across Europe Read now Press release 18 March 2026 Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children under five die in 2024 New UN report on child mortality fully assess leading causes of under five deaths for first time Read now Statement 06 March 2026 New universal child benefit strengthens social protection for children in Kyrgyzstan Statement by Samman Jung Thapa, UNICEF Representative to Kyrgyzstan Read now Press release 06 March 2026 The brutality of war measured in children’s lives as hostilities escalate in Iran Statement by UNICEF in the Middle East and North Africa Read now First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 60 1 2 3 4 Next Last
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