UNICEF in Bangladesh
UNICEF works with the government and other partners in Bangladesh to provide support and protection to children and families in need — including Rohingya refugees — while advancing longer-term...
UNICEF in India
Climate change and related shocks are depriving many children and families in India from enjoying the benefits of India's economic growth. UNICEF is there, working with local partners to strengthen...
Intensifying conflict, malnutrition and disease in the Gaza Strip creates a deadly cycle that threatens over 1.1 million children
NEW YORK (January 5, 2024) – Children in the Gaza Strip face a deadly triple threat to their lives, as cases of diseases rise, nutrition plummets and the escalation in hostilities approaches its...
At least two children reportedly killed, and 15 injured in latest wave of deadly attacks across Ukraine
NEW YORK (January 3, 2024) – “Two children have reportedly been killed and at least 15 children have been reportedly injured in a wave of deadly attacks across several areas in Ukraine. “Over the last...
UNICEF in Armenia
UNICEF is working alongside the government and other local partners in Armenia to support and protect refugee children and families and strengthen key community-based services.
‘Barely a drop to drink’: children in the Gaza Strip do not access 90 percent of their normal water use
NEW YORK (December 20, 2023) – Recently displaced children in the southern Gaza Strip are accessing only 1.5 to 2 liters of water each day, well below the recommended requirements just for survival...
UNICEF's Role in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank
Frequently asked questions on UNICEF's humanitarian mandate to aid children suffering through unprecedented catastrophe.
Parenting: Teaching Your Child Healthy Habits
Parents and caregivers can teach kids to make good choices around eating, sleeping and personal hygiene. These and other healthy habits can protect them physically and mentally — now and in future. Le...
Parenting: All About Vaccines
An avalanche of misinformation and disinformation has created confusion about childhood immunization. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions to help parents and caregivers get to the...
STATEMENT BY KITTY VAN DER HEIJDEN, DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, UNICEF AT THE CONCLUSION OF COP28
NEW YORK (December 13, 2023) – “The COP28 climate negotiations generated welcome breakthroughs on both the urgent need to address the root causes of climate change – fossil fuels – and some glimmers...