Press Releases
Statement Attributable to Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Representative in Iraq on the Children of Fallujah
06/01/2016
NEW YORK (June 1, 2016) – “As the violence intensifies in Fallujah, children continue to be trapped in the city and its surroundings. “UNICEF estimates that at least 20,000 children remain inside...
UNICEF and Government of Italy agree on ways to help refugee and migrant children
05/31/2016
ROME, 27 May 2016 – With 16,478 refugee and migrant children having arrived by sea in Italy in 2015 and more than 5,000 having entered the country already this year, UNICEF and the Government of Italy...
UNICEF RECEIVES G0-AHEAD TO SCALE UP ITS RESPONSE TO THE MIGRATION CRISIS IN GREECE
05/31/2016
Athens/Geneva: May 31, 2016: Amid mounting concern over a fresh surge in the number of refugees and migrants bound for Europe, UNICEF is adjusting its strategy in support of the response by the...
UNICEF Regional Director and Goodwill Ambassador Nana Mouskouri Visit Greece Amid Ongoing Refugee and Migrant Crisis
05/25/2016
NEW YORK (May 25, 2016) – The impact of the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis in Europe – and ways of alleviating its impact on children – will be the focus of a visit to Greece this week by Marie...
Pioneering New Film The Beginning of Life to be Released across Global Streaming and Multimedia Platforms
05/25/2016
NEW YORK (May 25, 2016) – The Beginning of Life , a groundbreaking feature documentary that explores the impact of a child’s early environment on their cognitive, social and emotional development...
Water and Sanitation a Key Concern in Sri Lanka Flood Emergency
05/24/2016
NEW YORK (May 24, 2016) – Over 300,000 victims including women and children have been affected by the tropical cyclonic storm ‘ROANU’ which has caused landslides and heavy rains in 22 districts of the...
UNICEF Kid Power Launches Free Star Wars: Force for Change Mission and Introduces New Green Kid Power Band to Help Kids and Fans Get Active and Save Lives This Summer
05/22/2016
NEW YORK (May 22, 2016) – The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today introduced a new UNICEF Kid Power Band in a special co-branded Star Wars: Force for Change green color to allow kids and Star Wars fans alike...
Four Schools or Hospitals Attacked or Occupied Every Day – UNICEF
05/19/2016
NEW YORK (May 19, 2016) – An average of four schools or hospitals are attacked or occupied by armed forces and groups every day, according to UNICEF analysis released ahead of the World Humanitarian...
UNICEF Welcomes FARC’s Announcement to Release all Children in its Ranks
05/16/2016
NEW YORK (May 16, 2016) – UNICEF welcomes the agreement by the Government of Colombia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia – Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP), Colombia’s main armed...
‘#EmergencyLessons’ Campaign Highlights Importance of Education for Children in Conflict and Disaster Zones
05/16/2016
NEW YORK (May 16, 2016) – The European Union and UNICEF today launched #EmergencyLessons, a new campaign to highlight the importance of education for children affected by emergencies. The social media...