Press Releases
New policies in northern Central America, Mexico and the U.S. put asylum and safety beyond reach for migrant children – UNICEF
11/25/2019
NEW YORK, 25 November 2019 – “Migrant children in northern Central America, Mexico and the United States are facing significantly reduced access to safety and international protection, due in large...
Iconic landmarks around the world turn blue in symbolic stand for child rights on World Children’s Day
11/20/2019
NEW YORK (November 20, 2019) – Iconic landmarks around the world turned blue to mark World Children’s Day today, as UNICEF celebrated the 30 th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the...
David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown headline UN summit to demand rights for every child
11/19/2019
© UNICEF/UNI212395/Frank Dejongh Children in Sakassou, Côte d'Ivoire, paint their new school, made out of recycled plastic bricks, blue to celebrate World Children's Day. NEW YORK (November 19, 2019)...
$10 Million Needed For Flood Affected Children In South Sudan
11/05/2019
NEW YORK (November 5, 2019) – While water levels are continuing to rise, UNICEF in South Sudan launched a flash appeal asking for $10 million to respond to the most immediate needs of children...
Flooding In Somalia Increases Risk For Malnutrition And Disease Outbreaks
11/05/2019
NEW YORK (November 5, 2019) – An estimated 200,000 children have been affected by heavy flooding in Belet Weyne, Berdale, Baidoa, Jowhar and Mahadaiin, Somalia. Thousands of families have been forced...
Increase In Child And Adolescent Mental Disorders Spurs New Push For Action By UNICEF And WHO
11/05/2019
NEW YORK (November 5, 2019) – With the alarmingly high rates of self-harm, suicide and anxiety among children and young people around the world, UNICEF and the World Health Organization are teaming up...
Governments Should Repatriate Foreign Children Stranded In Syria Before It’s Too Late
11/04/2019
NEW YORK (November 4, 2019) – “The latest escalation in northeast Syria brings a renewed urgency for governments to repatriate foreign children stranded in the area before it is too late. National...
Join Garnier Whole Blends And Mandy Moore On November 4 To Help Raise Funds Towards UNICEF’s Education Programs For Children Living In Emergency Situations
11/04/2019
NEW YORK, NY (November 4, 2019) – Garnier proudly announces its third year in partnership with UNICEF, continuing a commitment to support education programs for children who are living in emergency...
490,000 Children Affected By Devastating Floods In South Sudan
10/25/2019
NEW YORK (October 25, 2019) – An estimated 490,000 children are affected by heavy flooding in South Sudan, UNICEF warned today. Exceptional heavy rain since July, have affected some 908,000 people in...
UNICEF’s Update On The Humanitarian Situation For Children In Northeast Syria
10/22/2019
NEW YORK (October 22, 2019) – The latest estimates put the number of children displaced since October 9 at 80,000. Five children have been killed and 26 injured. Water supply to Al-Hasakeh city...