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Somalia. A boy cups his hands to drink water flowing from a tap.

4 things you need to know about water and famine

Millions of children are facing the deadly effects of drought, including acute hunger, malnutrition and thirst

UNICEF delivers supplies to children.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell's remarks at the Brussels VI Conference: "Supporting the future of Syria and the region"

As prepared for delivery

UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Office Annual Report 2021

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Syria. A woman holds a child at a school in northeast Syria.

Number of Syrian children in need hits record high

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr

At least 21 children reported killed in violence in Sudan’s West Darfur

Statement by Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa

Lebanon. A woman helps her child wash her hands.

Lebanon’s crisis threatening children’s health

“With Lebanon’s health system being stretched to breaking point by so many crises, impoverished families can no longer afford to even access basic health care for their children – as many dedicated health workers struggle to keep operations running during

Yemen. A boy looks at the camera.

Sana’a authorities in Yemen sign action plan with UN to prevent grave violations against children

Situation report

Whole of Syria Humanitarian Situation Report, 28 February 20

Humanitarian Action for Children

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Yemen. A girl suffering from severe malnutrition.

As the war in Ukraine continues, millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa at increased risk of malnutrition amid food price hikes

Families struggle to bring food to the table during the holy month of Ramadan

Yousef holds destroyed books at Jummuria Secondary School in Iraq.

The lasting scars of conflict in Iraq

Explosive weapons are one of the most devastating threats to children during armed conflicts – but also after