Press Releases

NEW YORK (June 14, 2016) -- More than nine out of 10 refugee and migrant children arriving in Europe this year through Italy are unaccompanied, prompting UNICEF to warn of the growing threats of abuse...

NEW YORK (June 12, 2016) – “According to reports, one child was killed and tens of others were injured in bombings yesterday near the Sayidda Zeinab shrine, south of Damascus. Today, at least five...

NEW YORK (June 9, 2016) – The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of Carol Hamilton, Andrew Hohns and Elizabeth Smith to the national Board of Directors. Their appointment, effective...

NEW YORK (June 8, 2016) – “Everyone must question their humanity when babies have to be taken out of incubators because of attacks on hospitals. “UNICEF confirms that three medical facilities were...

NEW YORK (June 7, 2016) – Eight out of ten 18-year-olds believe young people are in danger of being sexually abused or taken advantage of online, and more than five out of 10 think friends participate...

NEW YORK (June 6, 2016) – The UN and partners are in a race against time to provide lifesaving assistance to people fleeing escalating violence in Anbar, particularly around the battle for Fallujah...

NEW YORK (June 3, 2016) – World-renowned singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Martin calls for increased focus on safeguarding the futures of millions of children affected by the Syria conflict...

NEW YORK (June 2, 2016) – “As fighting and violence escalate across Syria, we risk losing the opportunity to vaccinate and save the lives of more than one million children. “For example, due to the...

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...

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...