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30 June 2026

UNICEF aid shipment lands in Venezuela following devastating earthquakes

47-metric-ton shipment of health, water and education supplies mobilized from EU stockpile in Copenhagen; more aid to follow in the coming days.
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28 June 2026

UNICEF: 680,000 children estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance after Venezuela earthquakes

First UNICEF aid flight arrives in Venezuela with medical supplies, water and sanitation items and tents
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22 June 2026

Investing in children, narrowing gaps, unlocking potential

Regional Director's essay for UNICEF Annual Report 2025
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16 June 2026

1 in 3 children exposed to at least three overlapping climate threats in Latin America and the Caribbean

Heatwaves, droughts and extreme heat are the most prevalent hazards endangering millions of children in the region, according to a new UNICEF climate report
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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
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07 April 2026

More than 200,000 children and adolescents reached through BNP Paribas Cardif’s support to UNICEF programmes to prevent overweight and obesity in Latin America

Since 2022, the partnership has benefited children and adolescents, their caregivers, and teachers, spreading awareness among over 35 million people through communication campaigns.
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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 assesses leading causes of under five deaths for first time
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02 March 2026

UN report: Latin America and the Caribbean advances in eradicating hunger for the fourth consecutive year

According to the publication of FAO, IFAD, PAHO, UNICEF and WFP, undernourishment and food insecurity dropped, though concerns remain around the cost of a healthy diet and steep obesity.
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