NEW YORK (August 13, 2020) – “UNICEF is deeply alarmed by reports that eight children under the age of five died in the Al Hol camp in northeastern Syria just in less than a week. “The deaths occurred...

NEW YORK (August 12, 2020) – Today, on International Youth Day , an annual observance to celebrate young peoples’ voices, actions and meaningful, equitable engagement, UNICEF USA is proud to announce...

NEW YORK (August 11, 2020) – We are a long way from having comprehensive figures on deaths and injuries among children. For now, we know of at least three children killed and 31 children who required...

NEW YORK (August 10, 2020) – "Everyone across the UNICEF family is shocked and saddened by last Tuesday’s explosions in Beirut. "As others have mentioned, the human toll so far is heartbreaking. "The...

NEW YORK (August 7, 2020) – We have some very preliminary numbers and findings from the assessments that are still underway. According to the last update on available figures, UNICEF estimates that up...

NEW YORK (August 6, 2020) – Some 80,000 children have been displaced by the Beirut explosions, according to UNICEF estimates, with families affected in desperate need of support. The explosions on...