Page Press releases The latest news on children’s issues in Middle East and North Africa Available in:Englishالعربية Press release 18 September 2023 Two-thirds of global goals for children’s rights and well-being off-pace to meet 2030 targe New report released ahead of the UN General Assembly shows historic acceleration needed to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), only possible if world puts children at heart of national agendas Press release 14 September 2023 Nearly 300,000 children affected in Libya after Storm Daniel devastates entire communities - UNICEF Beyond the immediate risks of death and injury, the severe floods in Libya put children at increased risk of waterborne diseases, displacement and loss of essential services Press release 14 September 2023 Children bearing brunt of stalled progress on extreme poverty reduction worldwide 333 million children globally survive on less than US$2.15 a day as new analysis reveals three lost years due to COVID-19 News note 11 September 2023 At least 100,000 children affected by Morocco earthquake - UNICEF Press release 30 August 2023 King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre announces new US$3.5 million contribution to UNICEF’s life-saving nutrition, water and sanitation support to the earthquake-affected children and familie Press release 28 August 2023 FAO, UNICEF, WFP and WHO join efforts to address child malnutrition affecting millions of children in the region Press release 28 August 2023 UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on states to take action in first guidance on children's rights and the environment, with a focus on clim In the face of the deepening climate crisis, the Committee specified obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Press release 24 August 2023 More than two million children displaced by brutal conflict in Sudan as violence spreads to new areas With more children displaced in past 52 days than in previous four years combined, UNICEF warns that, without peace, the future of Sudan’s children is at stake. Statement 01 August 2023 Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week Press release 26 July 2023 UNICEF welcomes the launch of Oman’s new national social protection system Press release 24 July 2023 Severe violations of children’s rights an ‘hourly occurrence’ in Sudan, warns UNICEF UNICEF has received credible reports that at least 435 children killed and 2025 injured in past 100 days – an average of more than one an hour Press release 23 July 2023 UNICEF Libya Welcomes New Funding from Switzerland to Support Vulnerable Children Prev 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Next
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