Press Releases
Cast Your Vote – Support a Global Handwashing Initiative
PARTNER RELEASE ROSWELL, GA (October 15, 2012) — To mark the fifth anniversary of Global Handwashing Day, Kimberly-Clark and The Healthy Workplace Project today announced a 30-day challenge that will...
UNICEF Condemns Attack on Schoolgirl in Pakistan and Calls on All Parties to Respect Children’s Rights
Kathmandu (October 10, 2012) — “UNICEF strongly condemns the attack on Malala Yousafzai, a 14-year-old girl from Swat, who was shot with two other children as she was leaving school by bus yesterday...
UNICEF Expanding Relief Efforts in Syria to Reach More Children and Families
NEW YORK (October 9, 2012) – UNICEF is scaling up its operation within Syria and in the countries affected by the crisis to cope with the growing needs of children and families. About 1 million...
UNICEF Condemns the Killing of Children in an Attack Near an Elementary School in Anbar
NEW YORK (September 25, 2012) — UNICEF condemns the attack that took place yesterday near Al-Khifah elementary school in Heet, western Iraq. The attack reportedly killed a number of children on their...
UNICEF Racing to Help Displaced Syrian Children Return to School
NEW YORK (September 17, 2012) — Children across Syria are returning to school this week for the start of the new academic year, but they do so in a state of uncertainty because of the ongoing violence...
U.S. Fund for UNICEF Names Lisa Benenson SVP for Marketing and Communications
NEW YORK (September 17, 2012) — The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of Lisa Benenson as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Leading a team of 31 people across...
UNICEF Reports Dramatic Progress in Child Survival
NEW YORK (September 13, 2012) — The number of under-five child deaths has dropped more than 40% since 1990—a figure that demonstrates it is possible to radically reduce child mortality, says Caryl...
Actress Chloë Grace Moretz Lends Her Support as the 2012 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador
NEW YORK (September 12, 2012) — Critically acclaimed actress Chloë Grace Moretz, of films such as Dark Shadows , Hugo , 500 Days of Summer and Let Me In is taking time this Halloween to lend her...
Global Poverty Project Hosts Sweepstakes to Meet UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez
NEW YORK (September 6, 2012) — The Global Poverty Project (GPP) has teamed up with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to offer the opportunity for one lucky winner plus a guest to meet UNICEF Ambassador Selena...
As Refugee Crisis Escalates, Syrian Children in Jordan Need Urgent Support
NEW YORK (August 27, 2012) – UNICEF is urgently appealing for additional funds to meet the emergency health , protection , and water and sanitation needs of a growing number of Syrian refugee children...