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displaced man carries two children

14 January 2018

Humanitarian Response

All offices are empowered to deliver timely, equitable and principled humanitarian action

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22 November 2023

Children’s dreams amidst Gaza’s tragedy

Seeking hope amidst the destruction and despair

10 November 2023

Lives of one million children ‘hanging by a thread,’ as child health services almost collapse across the Gaza Strip

03 November 2023

Joint statement by UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA and UNRWA on Women and newborns bearing the brunt of the conflict in Gaza

31 October 2023

Gaza has become a graveyard for thousands of children

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

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24 October 2023

Child casualties in Gaza “a growing stain on our collective conscience”

UNICEF is calling for an immediate ceasefire and for sustained and unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance

Hanona brings her child Maher to a nutrition centre in Abushok in North Darfur for health screening. UNICEF has maintained delivery of critical services in Darfur and other conflict affected areas.

Over one million children newly displaced in two months as Sudan faces escalating conflict

More than 5 million children in Darfur region at grave risk as humanitarian situation deteriorates in Sudan

On 2 May 2023, a parent awaits healthcare services at Fashir Reproductive health centre in Sudan. The centre received WASH and health supplies from UNICEF

Sudan conflict leaves 13.6 million children in desperate need of humanitarian aid

Violence continues to disrupt the lives of children and families, who are in the midst of a catastrophe. UNICEF is calling for US$838 million to address the crisis, an increase of US$253 million since the current conflict began in April 2023

UNICEF provides humanitarian assistance to families & children arriving at the Egyptian-Sudanese borders

UNICEF response at the Egyptian-Sudanese borders

UNICEF provides humanitarian assistance to families & children arriving at the Egyptian-Sudanese borders

Displaced children participate in recreational activities provided by UNICEF-supported volunteers at a collective shelter in rural Lattakia, northwest Syria.

Earthquakes impact infrastructure, displacement, education

The unsung heroes of the earthquake response