Press Releases
A FANTASY WORLD OF FASHION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR UNICEF WITH H&M’S ALL FOR CHILDREN COLLECTION
New York (October 16, 2014) - This year’s All for Children collection at H&M offers an innovative way to play dress-up, featuring a fantasy world of pieces with a contemporary edge. The activewear...
Thousands of children orphaned by Ebola: UNICEF
NEW YORK (September 30, 2014) – At least 3,700 children in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone have lost one or both parents to Ebola since the start of the outbreak in West Africa, according to...
“THE GOOD LIE” FILMMAKERS AND THE U.S. FUND FOR UNICEF COLLABORATION SET TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
NEW YORK, NY, September 30, 2014 – The producers of the upcoming feature drama “The Good Lie” have teamed up with organizations including the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to help South Sudanese children in...
Montblanc ’Signature For Good’ Initiative Raises $5 Million
Thanks to the support from customers worldwide, Montblanc has achieved a record-breaking result with their latest partnership benefiting UNICEF. This will enable their continued joint mission to help...
UNICEF Appeals for $200 million for Ebola Response in West Africa
NEW YORK (September 16, 2014) – UNICEF said today it needs over $200 million to respond to the Ebola outbreak that has claimed more than 2,400 lives and ravaged communities across West Africa. This is...
Paul G. Allen Backs Two New Initiatives In The Fight Against The Ebola Virus
SEATTLE (September 15, 2014) – Philanthropist Paul G. Allen announced today two new initiatives as part of a comprehensive relief campaign to provide resources and support to tackle the Ebola epidemic...
UNICEF Provides Emergency Support to Get Gaza’s Children Back in School
GENEVA/AMMAN/GAZA (September 9, 2014) - UNICEF is playing a key role in urgent preparations underway in Gaza ahead of the start of a new academic year on Sunday, September 14th. The resumption of...
No “Back to School” for 30 Million Children Affected by Conflict and Crisis: UNICEF
NEW YORK (September 8, 2014) – As students around the world return to school, a record number of conflicts and crises are depriving millions of children of their right to an education. Almost 30...
Ebola outbreak: UNICEF Continues to Rush Critical Supplies to Protect Health Workers and Families
GENEVA/DAKAR/FREETOWN/NEW YORK (September 5, 2014) – A cargo plane of UNICEF medical supplies including protective equipment and essential medicine has just landed in Sierra Leone, part of the...
New Global Data Expose Acute Prevalence of Violence Against Children: UNICEF
NEW YORK (September 4, 2014) – The largest-ever compilation of data on violence against children shows the staggering extent of physical, sexual and emotional abuse -- and reveals the attitudes that...