Statement
08/05/2020
UNICEF sad and shocked at Beirut explosions, concerned about the wellbeing of children, and supporting partners on the ground
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-sad-and-shocked-beirut-explosions-concerned-about-wellbeing-children-and
BEIRUT, 5 August 2020- “UNICEF is saddened at the loss of life following the horrific explosions in Lebanon. “According to the latest reports, the death-toll could be as high as 100 with 4,000 wounded and over 300,000 people displaced. UNICEF is concerned that children are among the casualties and we are aware that those who survived are…
Link
08/04/2020
Online misinformation and disinformation during COVID-19
https://www.unicef.org/globalinsight/stories/online-misinformation-and-disinformation-age-covid-19
A conversation on lessons from the pandemic about fighting disinformation
Partner site
08/04/2020
Putting the ‘learning’ back in remote learning
https://www.unicef.org/globalinsight/reports/putting-learning-back-remote-learning
Expanding remote learning opportunities is not the same as learning, a new issue brief notes
Document
08/04/2020
An Environment Fit for Children, UNICEF’s Approach to Climate Change
https://www.unicef.org/documents/environment-fit-children-unicefs-approach-climate-change
This report presents UNICEF's climate and environmental sustainability strategy. It is anchored around 4 pillars and is the basis for UNICEF external advocacy, programmatic interventions, and internal greening efforts. It details five areas where UNICEF has the potential to programmatically deliver climate related initiatives at scale in the near…
Document
08/04/2020
Reimagining our Future: Building Back Better from COVID-19
https://www.unicef.org/documents/reimagining-our-future-building-back-better-covid-19
This report presents the need to link COVID-19 recovery and response to climate and environmental action and details UNICEF's proposed solutions to reduce the impact of COVID-19 that can at the same time create a foundation for a greener, more sustainable future for children.  Download file (PDF, 7,05 MB)
Press release
08/04/2020
UNICEF condemns attack in Cameroon’s Far North that reportedly killed 10 children
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/unicef-condemns-attack-cameroons-far-north-reportedly-killed-10-children
YAOUNDE, 4 August 2020 - UNICEF condemns the attack on civilians in Nguetchewe in the Far North Region of Cameroon that took place on 2 August 2020, and expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this tragic incident. According to preliminary reports, 10 children were killed in the attack and five were injured. It is…
Statement
08/03/2020
Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/support-breastfeeding-healthier-planet
31 July 2020, NEW YORK/ GENEVA: The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. In line with this theme, WHO and UNICEF are calling on governments to protect and promote women’s access to skilled breastfeeding counselling, a critical component of breastfeeding support. Breastfeeding provides every…
Link
08/03/2020
In Micronesia, young people step up to prevent COVID-19
https://www.unicef.org/pacificislands/stories/micronesian-youths-take-step-forward-fight-against-global-pandemic
Youth volunteers are helping spread awareness of the coronavirus to help prevent an outbreak
Link
08/03/2020
Preventing coronavirus spread among the most vulnerable
https://www.unicef.org/mali/en/stories/preventing-coronavirus-among-most-vulnerable
Young people in Mali are being empowered with information on how to protect themselves and their communities
Link
08/03/2020
Rohingya children become hygiene promotion ambassadors
https://www.unicef.org/bangladesh/en/stories/rohingya-children-become-hygiene-promotion-ambassadors-during-covid-19-response-coxs-bazar
Children are learning how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 through stories and songs