Press Releases
Young Refugee and Migrant Children at Risk as Extreme Cold Weather Grips Much of Europe – UNICEF
01/20/2017
NEW YORK (January 20, 2017) – With no sign of a let-up in the extreme cold weather and storms sweeping Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, refugee and migrant children are threatened by respiratory...
Over 40 Percent of Syrian Refugee Children in Turkey Missing Out on Education, Despite Massive Increase in Enrollment Rates – UNICEF
01/19/2017
NEW YORK (January 19, 2017) – Nearly half a million Syrian refugee children are currently enrolled in schools across Turkey. But despite a more than 50 percent increase in enrollment since last June...
Sandra Lee Appointed U.S. Fund for UNICEF Special Nutrition Emissary
01/18/2017
NEW YORK (January 18, 2017) – The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of Sandra Lee, as U.S. Fund for UNICEF Special Nutrition Emissary. The celebrated television personality, author...
Statement by UNICEF Director for Emergency Programs Manuel Fontaine on the Tragic Loss of Life in the Rann Camp for Displaced People, Northeast Nigeria
01/17/2017
NEW YORK (January 17, 2017) – “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the loss of life in Tuesday’s tragic incident in Rann, Borno State. Our thoughts are with all those who were injured. These deaths, in a...
Joint Statement on Syria
01/16/2017
NEW YORK (January 16, 2017) – While efforts to fully implement a ceasefire in Syria continue, we again appeal for immediate, unconditional, and safe access to reach the children and families who are...
Number of Unaccompanied or Separated Children Arriving by Sea to Italy Doubles in 2016 – UNICEF
01/13/2017
NEW YORK (January 13, 2017) – Some 25,800 unaccompanied or separated children arrived to Italy by sea in 2016 – that’s more than double the 12,360 who arrived during the previous year. These children...
Statement Attributable to Meritxell Relaño, UNICEF Representative in Yemen on Attacks Near a School
01/11/2017
NEW YORK (January 11, 2017) – “One child was confirmed killed and four others were injured when two attacks hit near the al-Falah school in the Nihm district outside the capital, Sana’a. “Attacks on...
Early Moments Matter for Children’s Brain Development, UNICEF
01/10/2017
NEW YORK (January 10, 2017) – UNICEF today launched #EarlyMomentsMatter, a new campaign supported by the LEGO Foundation to drive increased awareness about the importance of the first 1,000 days of a...
Three Months after Matthew, UNICEF and its Partners Continue to Bring Assistance to Affected Population
01/04/2017
NEW YORK (January 4, 2017) – Almost three months after hurricane Matthew, UNICEF and its partners continue to deliver humanitarian aid to those most affected by the category 4 storm. Over 2 million...
Statement attributable to Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Regional Director, on the evacuation of children from an orphanage in East Aleppo
12/19/2016
NEW YORK (December 19, 2016) – “This morning, all 47 children trapped in an orphanage in east Aleppo were evacuated to safety, with some in critical condition from injuries and dehydration. “The...