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UN affirms children’s right to clean environment, calls on New Zealand and other States to take immediate action

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has today, for the first time, explicitly affirmed children’s right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

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'14 million children need humanitarian support' - Sudan

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks on the situation of children in Sudan

Breastfeeding at work, shouldn't be hard work

To provide the best start in life, businesses, companies and places of work need to be on board with breastfeeding.

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"Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work"

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu.

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Violations of children’s rights an ‘hourly occurrence’ in Sudan

UNICEF has received credible reports that at least 435 children killed and 2025 injured in past 100 days – an average of...

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New school year begins in Rohingya refugee camps

Despite fires burning down learning centres and Cyclone Mocha’s wrath, a record 300,000 Rohingya refugee children attend...

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Childhood immunisation begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide

New WHO and UNICEF data show promising signs of immunisation services rebounding in some countries. But, in low-income c...

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Prevention and early intervention policies to improve outcomes for children this election

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The ‘packed meal’ that helped AlBatoul recover from malnutrition

UNICEF reaches malnourished kids with much needed treatment and care.

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A chance to learn

Education that welcomes and supports all children, no matter their needs.

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122 million more people pushed into hunger

Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019.

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Women and girls bear brunt of water and sanitation crisis – new report

Women and girls responsible for fetching water in 7 out of 10 households without supplies on premises, according to firs...

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18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine allocated to 12 African countries for 2023–2025

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How to prevent and respond to grave violations against children in armed conflict

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Omar Abdi's remarks at the UN Security Council Open Debate.

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Sudan: spike in violence against women and girls

Top UN Officials sound alarm at rising cases of gender-based violence.

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Start of rainy season increases risk of disease for children fleeing Sudan

More than 100,000 face new dangers amid desperate situation and delayed humanitarian access to those in need.

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Rising above the waters and restoring hope

How UNICEF moved swiftly in the immediate aftermath of the Kakhovka Dam explosion in Ukraine.

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Number of displaced children reaches new high of 43.3 million

The mounting number highlights a global failure to address the drivers of displacement and provide long-term solutions f...

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Over one million children newly displaced in Sudan conflict

Statement by Mandeep O’Brien, UNICEF Representative in Sudan.

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‘Our voices must be heard’

UNICEF Aotearoa Young Ambassadors advocate for child rights in election year.

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Over 300,000 violations against children in conflict

At least 120,000 children killed or maimed by wars around the world across continents since 2005, an average of almost 2...

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The impact of flooding on Children in Somalia

Summary statement by UNICEF Somalia Representative, Wafaa Saeed.

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Sudan conflict: 13.6 million children desperately need humanitarian aid

Violence continues to disrupt the lives of children and families, who are in the midst of a catastrophe.

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UNICEF Annual Report 2022

For every child, every opportunity.

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Creating impact together

How private sector partnerships are shaping the future.

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UNICEF Aotearoa response to Budget 2023: Support for today, building for tomorrow.

Cooking as an act of love and resistance

15 months of war in Ukraine, from the other side of the world.

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100 days after Türkiye and Syria earthquakes- millions of children face desperate conditions

UNICEF calls for continued support for the 6.2 million children in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

War has come to my house

Tetyana Tymoshenko, a brave mother of two children, flees the war in Ukraine and finds safety in New Zealand.

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Millions of children at risk in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha

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Another Bitter Blow for Children in Sudan

Statement said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder.

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Sudan violence forces at least 450,000 children to flee their homes

Increased humanitarian response is urgently needed as children become internally displaced or cross into neighbouring co...

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Horrifying numbers of children killed & injured in Sudan

Statement by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder.

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Busting the myths on cash transfers

A little cash goes a long way when it comes to helping families in need

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"Situation in Sudan is teetering toward catastrophe."

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.

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Sudan: a dire humanitarian situation for children, warn UNICEF, Save the Children & World Vision

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90 per cent of adolescent girls and young women in low-income countries are offline

New analysis warns that girls are being left behind in an increasingly connected world.

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“The Big Catch-up”

To vaccinate millions of children and restore immunisation progress lost during the pandemic.

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Escalating violence in Sudan puts millions of children at risk

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell’s statement on situation of children in Sudan.

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Declining confidence in childhood vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Latest UNICEF report shows 67 million children missed out on one or more vaccinations over three years.

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Making an impact during a tough year for kids

5 ways donors helped kids in Afghanistan stand strong in 2022

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UNICEF Aotearoa launches #CookForUkraineNZ

Get together to support children and families in Ukraine.

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800,000 children to be vaccinated across earthquake-stricken northwest Syria

A vaccination drive protecting children against measles and polio.

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Two months on from Türkiye earthquakes-enormous challenges remain for 2.5 million children

Additional assistance is needed as many children in Türkiye face threat of poverty, child labour or child marriage.

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Taliban ban Afghan women from working with UN- will cost children’s lives

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.

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When UNICEF and governments come together

“Children in participating countries receive the best start in life and thrive in a healthy stimulating and safe environ...

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UNICEF and Rotary: protecting 100,000 Pacific Island children from life-threatening illnesses.

Leaders of the next generation

Young people on the front lines of change.

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UNICEF calls on de facto authorities to allow girls to return to secondary school in Afghanistan immediately

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the start of the new school year in Afghanistan.

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A Triple threat water-related crises endangering 190 million children

UNICEF calls for urgent investment in climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to protect childr...

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Getting school ready in Timor-Leste

Strengthening early education to help children prepare for school.

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UNICEF warns of looming child nutrition crisis in Syria amid 12 years of conflict

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Adele Khodr.

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Growing up in conflict

12 years of war in Syria has scarred a whole generation of children.

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Show us your voice!

UNICEF Aotearoa calls for the next Young Ambassadors.

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Undernourished and Overlooked

A Global Nutrition Crisis in Adolescent Girls and Women.

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Adolescent Girls Programme Strategy

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One month after devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, millions of children need continuing humanitarian support.

UNICEF's humanitarian response in earthquake affected regions of Türkiye and Syria.

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UNICEF expresses concern for thousands of children in outer islands following Vanuatu twin cyclones

Statement by UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch.

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3.7 million children in earthquake-affected Syria face catastrophic combination of threats.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.

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More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection for children.

Second ILO–UNICEF joint report on social protection for children.

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2.5 million children in Türkiye need urgent humanitarian assistance

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.

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UNICEF Aotearoa statement on Cyclone Gabrielle

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The Courage of Children: Ukraine one year on

We've witnessed children live through the horrors of war in Ukraine. But we've also seen their courage. These are their ...

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Hope when kids and families in Türkiye & Syria need it most

See what donor support looks like when disaster strikes

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Everyday essentials for families in Ukraine

Safe water & daily bread thanks to local partnerships & UNICEF donors

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War in Ukraine pushes generation of children to the brink

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.

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Getting warmth where it’s needed most

Providing generators to educational facilities in Ukraine is helping kids continue their education amidst war

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One week on from devastating earthquakes, millions of children need urgent assistance

4.6 million children are living in affected areas in Türkiye, with another 2.5 million children affected in Syria

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The situation of children and families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

Press briefing by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder

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Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquakes hit south-east Türkiye and Syria

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

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“When the water truck arrives...”

On the road with UNICEF, bringing water to drought-afflicted villages in Afghanistan’s Southern Region

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Hope delivered for families in Tonga

Delivering life-saving water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies

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Hidden explosives

Protecting children from weapons of war

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UNICEF calls for the protection of children against all forms of violence in Iran amid public unrest

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Planting seeds to thrive

Initiatives helping to end world hunger.

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World Children's Day

National launch of child rights resources

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UNICEF calls for investment in world’s first child-focused climate risk financing solution

Focusing on eight cyclone-prone countries across multiple regions, the $30 million risk transfer financing platform seek...

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Water from above

Gravity-fed systems bring clean water to remote communities

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Dignity for children with disabilities

Emergency supplies that make life a little easier.

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Responding immediately to floods in Afghanistan

Recent flooding in central Afghanistan has left thousands of children and families vulnerable.

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Ever heard of RUTF?

The therapeutic food saving lives of millions of kids around the world.

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Against all odds

The inspiring tale of two young women doing all they can to get their rights back

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UNICEF Ambassador

UNICEF Ambassador Dan Carter meets children supported to access clean water and hygiene in Pentecost Island - Vanuatu

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4 things you need to know about water and famine

Millions of children are facing the deadly effects of drought, including acute hunger, malnutrition and thirst.

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Through the eyes of a frontline hero

Delivering life-saving water, sanitation and hygiene supplies to kids and their families when disaster strikes.

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Back to school amongst the floods

How donors are making an impact in the Pakistan super floods.

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The Kickathon 2022

24 Hours - Smashing Records - Raising Funds

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Tongan Emergency: $800,000 raised for children and families

Supporting the response and recovery in Tonga after the volcanic eruption and tsunami in January.

Me Mōhio Ō Mōtika, Know your Rights!

Helping our tamariki know their rights.

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Culturally inclusive books boosting literacy

Community developed books aimed to strengthen reading and culture in Kiribati.

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No Wi-Fi? No Worries!

Innovative tech changing the game for children's education

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Celebrating fathers around the world

Incredible dads enduring through the toughest hardships to keep their kids happy and safe

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Have you had water yet?

The water crisis has skyrocketed this year as the climate emergency causes more frequent and prolonged drought periods a...

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War in Ukraine has left nearly 1,000 children killed or injured

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

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5 ways UNICEF donors are helping Ukrainian children

After six months of brutal war in Ukraine, humanitarian aid continues to be delivered to children & families.

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Millions more children to benefit from malaria vaccine as UNICEF secures supply

With malaria one of the biggest killers of children under 5, the world’s first vaccine against a parasite is a major bre...

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Girls in Afghanistan: One year on

Young girls in Afghanistan are still being dealt the harshest penalties - especially when it comes to their education.

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Depriving girls of secondary education translates to a loss of at least US$500 million for Afghan economy in last 12 months

New analysis by UNICEF has found that depriving girls in Afghanistan of their right to secondary education will have a d...

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Delivering hope when children need it the most

When emergency strikes, you can help to deliver hope to children when they need it the most. Because every child deserve...

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New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030

Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO have brought...

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'14 million children need humanitarian support' - Sudan

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"Let’s make breastfeeding at work, work"

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Violations of children’s rights an ‘hourly occurrence’ in Sudan

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