Press Releases
UNICEF: protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse
NEW YORK (June 15, 2011) — Thousands of children in Africa are experiencing violence, exploitation and abuse on a daily basis. The situation is especially stark for children living and working on the...
UNICEF applauds donor pledges to children’s health
NEW YORK (June 13, 2011) – The generosity and commitment of the donors at today's GAVI replenishment conference will benefit the lives of millions of the poorest and most vulnerable children around...
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF continues to make a difference in the lives of the world's children during October
New York (June 7, 2011) — This October, kids in the U.S. are making a difference in the lives of the world’s children through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, the original Kids Helping Kids® campaign....
UNICEF responds to cholera outbreak in Ivory Coast
NEW YORK (June 7, 2011)— Following the confirmation of 10 cases of cholera in the Koumassi district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, UNICEF has provided medical supplies to local health authorities to treat...
UNICEF: Vaccinate every child
NEW YORK (June 6, 2011) — As world leaders prepare to converge on London for the GAVI Alliance pledging conference next week, UNICEF is calling on donors to fund a global immunization effort to save...
UNICEF alarmed about reported violence against children in Syria
NEW YORK (May 31, 2011) —As the death toll in Syria rises, UNICEF today calls for immediate efforts by all parties to spare civilians, particularly children and women, who are considered the most...
$20 million needed for relief efforts in Libya and neighboring countries
NEW YORK (May 20, 2011)—UNICEF has appealed for $20 million for humanitarian operations to address the needs of women and children in Libya , as well as those who have fled to neighboring countries....
UNICEF presents first-ever Playlist with the A-List
A night of celebrity Karaoke to benefit UNICEF's Child-Friendly Schools in Malawi hosted by Bill Bellamy with live performances by Rickey Minor and The Tonight Show Band LOS ANGELES (MAY 17, 2011) —...
2010 UNICEF Snowflake Ball to Honor Olivia Harrison
NEW YORK (November 30, 2010) – The 2010 UNICEF Snowflake Ball will take place on November 30 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. In its seventh year, the black-tie gala will celebrate the...
2010 UNICEF Tap Project launches to help provide safe water to children worldwide
Musician Pete Wentz to serve as campaign spokesperson NEW YORK (March 11, 2010) — Now in its fourth year, the UNICEF Tap Project , a grassroots initiative from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, returns to...