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Emergency relief for Syria’s children.

After nearly 14 years of war, there is hope for a new beginning in Syria. But the consequences of years of violence and destruction are weighing heavily on the country. Millions of children know nothing but violence, loss and displacement. Despite the constant danger, UNICEF is doing everything in its power to give those children a future.

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UNICEF Mitarbeitende im Gespräch in Syrien.

Peace must prevail for Syria’s children

Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder.

Cyclone Chido hits Mozambique: At least 90,000 children affected

At the weekend, Cyclone Chido moved across the French archipelago of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean towards Mozambique, causing widespread destruction.

Zwei Kinder sitzen mit vielen Kisten und Sachen in einem Wagen.

Syria: UNICEF warns of further child suffering

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the impact of the situation in Syria on children.

UNICEF needs 9.9 billion US dollars for humanitarian aid

UNICEF today launched an appeal for US$9.9 billion to provide life-saving emergency assistance to 109 million children in 146 countries affected by conflict and crisis in 2025.

Ein Mädchen mit Krücken und zwei verletzten Beinen läuft durch eine zerstörte Stadt.

Syria: Escalation costs several children their lives

Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder on the recent escalation of violence in Northwest Syria.

Ein kleiner Junge wird von seiner Grossmutter getragen und blickt traurig in die Kamera.

Lebanon: Announcement of a ceasefire

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon.

The future of childhood is at stake

The future of children is at stake if urgent action is not taken to protect children's rights in a changing world, warns UNICEF in its flagship report released today on World Children's Day.

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Ukraine: An average of 16 children killed or injured every week

At least 2,406 children have been killed or injured since the escalation of the war in Ukraine nearly 1,000 days ago, according to the latest available verified reports. In addition to child casualties, which include 659 children killed and 1,747 children injured - amounting to at least 16 children killed or injured every week - millions of children continue to have their lives upended due to ongoing attacks.

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We cannot end all the world’s conflicts. But together, we can help children affected by war overcome their trauma.

Anatole Taubman, Ambassador for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein

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