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Humanitarian action and emergencies

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on her visit to Gaza
Statement
15 November 2023
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on her visit to Gaza
On 6 February 2023, residents retrieve a small child from the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province. Hundreds have been reportedly killed in north Syria after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that originated in Turkey and was felt across neighboring countries.
Appeal
13 February 2023
Devastating earthquakes strike Syria and Türkiye
Thousands of children at risk in aftermath of destruction
On 6 February 2023, rescue workers carry a boy they recovered from the rubbles of a building after an earthquake in Dana, rebel-held Idlib, Syrian Arab Republic.
News note
07 February 2023
UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note on the situation of children and families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye
This is a summary of what was said UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
On 6 February 2023, residents retrieve a small child from the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake in the town of Jandaris, in the countryside of Syria's northwestern city of Afrin in the rebel-held part of Aleppo province. Hundreds have been reportedly killed in north Syria after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that originated in Turkey and was felt across neighboring countries.
Press release
06 February 2023
Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquakes hit south-east Türkiye
A family prepares their roof before the arrival of Typhoon Noru on September 27, 2022 in Quang Nam Province, Viet Nam.
Press release
27 September 2022
UNICEF concerned for children and families at risk in Viet Nam, stands ready to support government response to Typhoon Noru
Nearly 5.6 million people living in the region are likely to be affected by typhoon-force winds and torrential rainfall. Among them, one-third are children
World Water Week 2022
Article
22 August 2022
Water and the global climate crisis
Water and the global climate crisis: 10 things you should know
Feasibility analysis on the delivery of cash assistance for children in emergencies
Report
12 April 2022
Cash assistance for children in emergency
The feasibility analysis on the delivery of cash assistance for children in emergencies in Viet Nam was commissioned by UNICEF Viet Nam and FAO Viet Nam...

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How teachers can talk to children about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Article
20 January 2022
How teachers can talk to children about COVID-19
Tips for having age appropriate discussions to reassure and protect children.
The Global Handwashing Day (GHD) 2021
Press release
14 October 2021
Global Handwashing Day 2021
Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together
Hayat Ali Amkam 9-year-old collects water in the Omar Bin Yasser camp in Aden, Yemen.
Article
13 October 2021
One of the best defences against coronavirus
How UNICEF is equipping families and communities with soap and clean water to protect themselves against COVID-19.