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Emergency response for children in the Ukraine war

After three years of war, over 14 million people in Ukraine depend on humanitarian aid – including 3.2 million children. UNICEF is working in Ukraine and many neighboring countries and continuing its emergency response.

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Winter aid for children in conflict zones

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Ukraine: Death and destruction are permanent constants in children's lives

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Global foreign aid reductions

Statement der UNICEF-Exekutivdirektorin Catherine Russell zu den weltweiten Kürzungen der Auslandshilfe

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Sudan: Sexual violence against children

Children as young as one reported among survivors of rape during Sudan’s violent conflict. UNICEF calls for urgent international efforts to protect and support children in Sudan.

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DRC: UNICEF reaches 364,000 children daily with clean water

UNICEF calls on all parties to ensure the protection and continuity of essential services

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Gaza: Stoppage of humanitarian aid deliveries has severe consequences for children

UNICEF is warning that the stoppage of aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip will quickly lead to devastating consequences for children and families across Gaza who are struggling to survive.

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Lebanon: War leaves children with deep psychological wounds

The latest war in Lebanon has had a significant negative impact on children’s lives, with effects continuing to reverberate even after the ceasefire came into effect in November 2024, according to a new UNICEF report.

Ein kleines Mädchen steht mit seiner Mutter an einer Wasserstelle und schöpft Wasser

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Sudan: Cholera outbreak endangers more than 292,000 children in Kosti

UNICEF, partners respond to curb the spread of cholera outbreak.

Ein Mädchen schaut in die Kamera und sitzt auf einem Krankenbett.

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DR Congo: Grave violations against children tripled

UNICEF is deeply concerned about the sharp increase in serious violations against children in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since the recent escalation of violence, the number of reported incidents has tripled.

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Cuts to international aid budget

During the 2024 winter session, the Swiss Parliament cut its development aid budget for 2025 to the tune of 110 million francs. Some of these cuts will hurt society’s weakest members: the children.

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Bastian Baker on his appointment as a UNICEF ambassador in 2024

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Emergency response for children in the Ukraine war

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Winter aid for children in conflict zones