Writers, Artists and Actors Rally for Child Refugees
Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees (KEPYR) are volunteers who are helping to address the global child refugee crisis.
Health Workers Reflect on Nepal's Deadly Second Wave of COVID-19
Health workers on the front lines of the first and second waves of coronavirus warn against complacency and call for more vaccines.
Celebrating International Day of the African Child
International Day of the African Child is a key moment when the world’s attention is turned to the resilience and courage of young people.
Geneva Palais Briefing Note On The Situation Of Children In Tigray
NEW YORK (JUNE 15, 2021) – "I would like to start by reading three paragraphs from a statement just out from UNICEF’s executive director: “At least 33,000 children in inaccessible parts of Tigray...
The ACT Accelerator Partnership Welcomes Commitment Of 870 Million Vaccine Doses And Calls For More Investment In All Tools To End The Pandemic
NEW YORK (JUNE 14, 2021) – At the close of this year’s G7 Leaders’ summit, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland announced a donation of an additional 870...
At Least 33,000 Children In Parts Of Tigray, Ethiopia, At Imminent Risk Of Death As Conflict Increases Famine Threat
NEW YORK (JUNE 14, 2021) – “At least 33,000 children in inaccessible parts of Tigray, Ethiopia, are severely malnourished and face imminent death without immediate help. “These children are among more...
G7 Announces Pledges Of 870 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses, Of Which At Least Half To Be Delivered By The End Of 2021
NEW YORK (JUNE 14, 2021) – In a landmark agreement at G7 summit, held in Cornwall, UK, global leaders have pledged to share COVID-19 vaccine doses internationally, in support of global equitable...
UNICEF Welcomes G7 Leaders’ Commitments To Donate COVID Vaccine Doses, Calls For Accelerated Timetable
NEW YORK (JUNE 14, 2021) – “We welcome the commitment this week by leaders of G7 nations to accelerate the rollout of safe, effective, accessible and affordable vaccines for the poorest countries...
UNICEF USA Partners With Hispanic Federation to Help Asylum Seekers
A new Migrant Services Partnership seeks to expand legal, mental health and other services on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Supporting Refugee Students’ Education During COVID-19
Refugee students have stepped up to the challenges of the pandemic, showing remarkable resilience. Here's how UNICEF has helped.