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More than 171 million students had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025 – UNICEF

Storms, floods, and heatwaves most common climate hazards causing school closures, class suspensions, and other education interruptions

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UNICEF and Venezuelan authorities to begin rehabilitation of water systems in La Guaira as earthquake recovery enters new phase

After expanding emergency access to safe water for children, UNICEF continues to support more reliable and sustainable solutions

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1 in 5 children across 21 countries have experienced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse – UNICEF

More than half of abuse occurred on mainstream social media platforms; less than 1 per cent of all experiences were reported to authorities, new report finds

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UNICEF welcomes the release of women and children in Kenscoff and calls for stronger protection of children in Haiti

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Nearly one in thirteen children under five suffer from acute malnutrition in Haiti

New national nutrition survey shows acute malnutrition among children has increased since 2023

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EU humanitarian aid contributes US $ 19.9 million to UNICEF to strengthen preparedness, resilience, education in emergencies and protection for vulnerable children across Latin America and the Caribbean

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UNICEF support children and families affected by the earthquake in Chocó and Buenaventura

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Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ahead of World Breastfeeding Week

Countries urged to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life

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A mother searches for calm after the earthquakes in Venezuel

A mother searches for calm after the earthquakes in Venezuela

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Thousands of children continue to face multiple risks one month after devastating earthquakes in Venezuela

Displacement, damaged services and aftershocks affect the most vulnerable as communities recover from deadly disaster

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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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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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