Mothers cling to hope of help in Horn of Africa The world cannot look away as children start dying. The worst drought in 40 years is unleashing hunger, thirst, displacement and death on already vulnerable communities. Learn more Latest news from across the region Article The road to ending FGM must be paved in partnership with men Joint Opinion Editorial from Mohamed Fall, UNICEF Regional Director, ESA and Lydia Zigomo, UNFPA Regional Director, ESA Read the story Statement 23 January 2023 UNESCO and UNICEF call for urgent action on regional learning crisis on the International Day of Education 2023 Read now Press release 22 December 2022 More than twenty million children suffering in the Horn of Africa as drought intensifies – UNICEF Visit the page Press release 06 December 2022 UNICEF appeals for US$10.3 billion emergency funding to support children affected by conflict, catastrophe and climate crises around the world Visit the page Press release 20 November 2022 500 Southern African children meet with their Presidents to mark World Children’s Day Visit the page Statement 15 November 2022 The world cannot afford to ignore drought in the Horn of Africa Read now Article Promoting inclusive education for all children in Lesotho Accessible infrastructure, adapted teaching & learning materials & improved capacity of teachers, making it possible for all children to learn together Read the story Video Life saving routine immunization vaccines reach Eritrea Joint co-financing vaccine initiative by GAVI, Ministry of Health Eritrea & UNICEF Watch now Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Report Mapping Learning to Earning Opportunities For youth with disabilities in East and Southern Africa See the full report Report Estimating Government Spending on ECD A Methodological Guide See the full report Report Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on diets Evidence from remote surveys See the full report Report Macroeconomic Volatility in Eastern and Southern Africa Protecting Children from Rising Risks See the full report More research and reports Our presence in the region Page About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Visit the page Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Visit the page Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Visit the page Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
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