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Intense bombardments, mass displacements and lack of access in northern Gaza force the postponement of polio vaccination campaign
NEW YORK (October 23, 2024) – Due to the escalating violence, intense bombardment, mass displacement orders, and lack of assured humanitarian pauses across most of northern Gaza, the Polio Technical...
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell briefing to the United Nations Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Haiti
NEW YORK (October 22, 2024) – “Excellencies, colleagues…good afternoon. It is good to be with you for this important discussion on the deepening humanitarian crisis in Haiti. “I would like to express...
Statement by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations Ted Chaiban on the near-blockade of aid and access in North Gaza
NEW YORK (October 18, 2024) - "The situation in northern Gaza is extremely grave. Renewed mass forced displacement, increased conflict, and ongoing military obstruction that amounts to an effective...
Gaza's children: "Trapped in a cycle of pain"
NEW YORK (October 18, 2024) - “Gaza is the real-world embodiment of hell on earth for its one million children. And it’s getting worse, day-by-day, as we see the horrific impact of the daily...
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks at UN media briefing on joint UNICEF/WFP mission to Lebanon
NEW YORK (October 16, 2024) - "I join you here today not just as a representative of UNICEF, but as a witness to the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon. Earlier this week, Carl Skau and I...
Increasing bombardment damaging essential services and putting children in Lebanon at great risk: UNICEF
NEW YORK (October 16, 2024) – Children in Lebanon are at growing risk of health and protection issues – including waterborne diseases like cholera, hepatitis and diarrhea – as the continued...
Nearly two million severely malnourished children at risk of death due to funding shortages for therapeutic food
NEW YORK (October 15, 2024) – Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting, also known as severe acute malnutrition, are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to...
Urgent humanitarian response needed amidst escalating conflict in Lebanon – WFP and UNICEF
NEW YORK (October 15, 2024) – “During a three-day visit to Lebanon, we witnessed the devastation and sensed people’s fear and confusion. For them, the future remains uncertain as long as their country...
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on continued conflicts in the Middle East
NEW YORK (October 12, 2024) – As every day passes, the lives of children across Israel, the State of Palestine, and Lebanon are torn apart in unimaginable ways. “All the parties are obligated to...
Geneva Palais briefing note: Announcement of second round of polio vaccination in the Gaza Strip
NEW YORK (October 11, 2024) – “I wanted to emphasize the logistical challenges that such a vaccination campaign represents. The first round successfully rolled out in September presented humanitarian...