One Year After Irma, a Focus on Weathering the Next Storm
On the anniversary of the first of two devastating hurricanes, a look at what UNICEF is doing to help Caribbean islands prep for next time.
Statement from Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, on Latest Deadly Attacks on Children in Yemen
NEW YORK (August 24, 2018) – “I had hoped that the outrage that followed the Saada attack in Yemen two weeks ago would be a turning point in the conflict. Yesterday’s reported attacks in Ad-Durayhimi...
Gigi Hadid Visits UNICEF Programming in Bangladesh
NEW YORK (August 24, 2018) – International supermodel and UNICEF Supporter Gigi Hadid traveled with UNICEF USA to Bangladesh last week, promoting the rights and well-being of every child. During her...
Investment in Education Desperately Needed to Avert “Lost Generation” of Rohingya Children – UNICEF
NEW YORK / COX’S BAZAR (August 23, 2018) – More than half a million Rohingya refugee children in southern Bangladesh are being denied the chance of a proper education, and international efforts are...
UNICEF Report: 900,000 Rohingya Refugees Struggle for a Future
One year ago, close to a million Rohingya fled violence in Myanmar for Bangladesh. Now a generation of children face uncertain futures.
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore on World Humanitarian Day 2018
NEW YORK (August 19, 2018) – “Today as we mark World Humanitarian Day, we pause to recognize the dedication and courage of our colleagues around the world, honor our colleagues who have lost their...
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on the Passing of Former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan
NEW YORK (August 18, 2018) – “I was saddened and heartbroken to learn of the passing of Kofi Annan. Father. Husband. Humanitarian. Elder. He was a lifelong servant of peace.” “He was particularly...
One Year After Harvey, UNICEF USA Is Still Supporting Houston's Kids
On the first anniversary of Houston's worst storm on record, a look at the UNICEF USA-supported response, then and now.
Children Particularly Affected by the Ebola Outbreak in the DRC – UNICEF
KINSHASA / NEW YORK / DAKAR / GENEVA (August 17, 2018) – Children represent an unusually high proportion of people affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the...
Children Returned to Central America and Mexico at Heightened Risk of Violence, Stigma and Deprivation
NEW YORK (August 15, 2018) – Extreme violence, poverty and lack of opportunity are not only powerful drivers of irregular child migration from northern Central America (El Salvador, Guatemala and...