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Latest news from the region

Statement

Statement on the killing of a 14-year old girl in Iran

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Statement

Food crisis likely to worsen in the Middle East and North Africa as COVID-19 continues

Statement

Statement on explosion causing death of child in Zarqa

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In other news

#stayhome, just for a bit longer

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News note

UNICEF reaches nearly 150 million people with information on COVID-19 across the Middle East and North Africa

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Press release

Using the sun to keep vaccines cool

Statement

Joint statement on Libya

Press release

UNICEF appeals for $1.6 billion to meet growing needs of children impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

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UNICEF Middle East and North Africa

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Communication Specialist

UNICEF Middle East and North Africa

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UNICEF Middle East and North Africa

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Digital Media Specialist

UNICEF Middle East and North Africa

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Senior Communications Associate

UNICEF Middle East and North Africa

+962-79-936-5212

soweis@unicef.org