Press releases UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein Media Office Afghanistan: 96,000 children affected by earthquakes in dire need of support Media 15. January 2024 100 days after earthquakes struck western Afghanistan, UNICEF is calling for greater support for over 96,000 children affected in the aftermath, as a crippling winter grips the country. UNICEF needs 9.3 billion US dollars for global emergency aid programs Media 12. December 2023 In response to an alarming surge in the number of children facing unprecedented humanitarian crises worldwide, UNICEF launched today a 9.3 billion US dollars emergency funding appeal to reach at least 93.7 million children in 155 countries. More than 1 in 5 children live in poverty in 40 of the world’s richest countries Media 6. December 2023 France, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom saw sharp rises in child poverty between 2014–2021, while Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovenia achieved the largest reductions, according to UNICEF’s latest Report Card COP28: UNICEF calls for universal action to tackle a child rights crisis Media 30. November 2023 At the start of the COP28, UNICEF is urgently calling to take progressive steps to preserve a planet worth living on. #KidsTakeover in the government of Liechtenstein Media 21. November 2023 On the occasion of World Children's Day, the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein invited four children and young people to attend the government meeting on November 21, 2023. Gaza: 31 premature babies at risk of death transferred Media 20. November 2023 The “Twinkle Weeks” are back. For the 20th year, children in Switzerland and Liechtenstein are coming up with creative fundraising campaigns to help other children in need. The “Twinkle Weeks” return on Monday Media 17. November 2023 The “Twinkle Weeks” are back. For the 20th year, children in Switzerland and Liechtenstein are coming up with creative fundraising campaigns to help other children in need. Non-governmental organizations demand measures to strengthen the mental health Media 10. October 2023 Non-govermental organisations are demanding measures to improve mental health and, on World Mental Health Day in particular, want to raise the awareness of the vulnerable situation of youth and young adults in Switzerland. Weather-related disasters led to 43.1 million displacements of children over six years Media 6. October 2023 River floods alone projected to displace almost 96 million children over next 30 years, new analysis shows Samuel Wille appointed as new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy Media 2. October 2023 UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein has appointed Samuel Wille as its new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy. Samuel Wille succeeds Asa Sjöberg Langner, who will hand over the department to him on January 1, 2024. First page « First Previous page ‹‹ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next page ›› Last page Last »
Afghanistan: 96,000 children affected by earthquakes in dire need of support Media 15. January 2024 100 days after earthquakes struck western Afghanistan, UNICEF is calling for greater support for over 96,000 children affected in the aftermath, as a crippling winter grips the country.
UNICEF needs 9.3 billion US dollars for global emergency aid programs Media 12. December 2023 In response to an alarming surge in the number of children facing unprecedented humanitarian crises worldwide, UNICEF launched today a 9.3 billion US dollars emergency funding appeal to reach at least 93.7 million children in 155 countries.
More than 1 in 5 children live in poverty in 40 of the world’s richest countries Media 6. December 2023 France, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom saw sharp rises in child poverty between 2014–2021, while Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovenia achieved the largest reductions, according to UNICEF’s latest Report Card
COP28: UNICEF calls for universal action to tackle a child rights crisis Media 30. November 2023 At the start of the COP28, UNICEF is urgently calling to take progressive steps to preserve a planet worth living on.
#KidsTakeover in the government of Liechtenstein Media 21. November 2023 On the occasion of World Children's Day, the government of the Principality of Liechtenstein invited four children and young people to attend the government meeting on November 21, 2023.
Gaza: 31 premature babies at risk of death transferred Media 20. November 2023 The “Twinkle Weeks” are back. For the 20th year, children in Switzerland and Liechtenstein are coming up with creative fundraising campaigns to help other children in need.
The “Twinkle Weeks” return on Monday Media 17. November 2023 The “Twinkle Weeks” are back. For the 20th year, children in Switzerland and Liechtenstein are coming up with creative fundraising campaigns to help other children in need.
Non-governmental organizations demand measures to strengthen the mental health Media 10. October 2023 Non-govermental organisations are demanding measures to improve mental health and, on World Mental Health Day in particular, want to raise the awareness of the vulnerable situation of youth and young adults in Switzerland.
Weather-related disasters led to 43.1 million displacements of children over six years Media 6. October 2023 River floods alone projected to displace almost 96 million children over next 30 years, new analysis shows
Samuel Wille appointed as new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy Media 2. October 2023 UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein has appointed Samuel Wille as its new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy. Samuel Wille succeeds Asa Sjöberg Langner, who will hand over the department to him on January 1, 2024.
