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Humanitarian action and emergencies

10-year-old Wajiha Bibi

20 September 2022

UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note on the harrowing situation children face as floods continue to devastate Pakistan

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Pakistan Chief Field Officer in Balochistan, Gerida Birukila – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Tues 20Sep

a man (Left) and a youth (Right) use a satellite dish to move children across a flooded area

16 September 2022

Devastating floods in Pakistan claim lives of more than 500 children

Statement by Abdullah Fadil, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan, following his visit to Sindh Province

Naghma

12 September 2022

New toys, new friends and a new start

Naghma finds fun and healing in a UNICEF child-friendly space after the June earthquake in Afghanistan

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04 September 2022

UNICEF delivers life-saving supplies to help children affected by floods in Pakistan

Children of a family sitting on a charpai (bed) after their community moved to a safer location

01 September 2022

More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakistan

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Millions of children in flood-affected Bangladesh in need of

As floodwaters recede, families will continue to face the impact of the floods for days ahead

Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Dr. Mohamed Ayoya on earthquake in Paktika and Khost provinces

Sri Lankan baby

UNICEF appeals for US$25 million to meet the urgent needs of 1.7 million children affected by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka

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31 December 2021

Grave violations of children’s rights in conflict on the rise around the world, warns UNICEF

Less than half of parties to conflict globally have committed to protect children

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22 December 2021

Volunteers step up for vulnerable citizens during the pandem

In Bangladesh, UNICEF volunteers are helping ensure COVID-19 vaccines reach as many people as possible