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Winter aid for children in conflict zones

For millions of children in conflict zones, the arrival of winter signals the start of a fight for survival. UNICEF works hard every day in regions such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and the Middle East to protect children against the cold.

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Emergency relief for Syria’s children.

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2024: Devastating year for children in conflict zones

Ein kleiner Junge in Gaza steht zwischen Frauen und weint bitterlich.

Tragic start to the year in Gaza: 74 children already killed

At least 74 children have reportedly been killed in relentless violence in the Gaza Strip in just the first seven days of 2025.

The arm circumference of Hassan, ten months old, is measured.

Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas

WFP and UNICEF urge immediate humanitarian access and action to avert what could become the worst hunger crisis in recent history.

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.

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Winter aid for children in conflict zones

Current

Emergency relief for Syria’s children.

2024: Devastating year for children in conflict zones

Tragic start to the year in Gaza: 74 children already killed

Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas

Peace must prevail for Syria’s children

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

Syria: UNICEF warns of further child suffering

UNICEF needs 9.9 billion US dollars for humanitarian aid

Syria: Escalation costs several children their lives

Lebanon: Announcement of a ceasefire

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

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Leave a gift in your will to UNICEF

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Our national Work

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The income generated from donations by UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein was used as follows in 2023:

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13,4%

4,2%

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Winter aid for children in conflict zones

Current

Emergency relief for Syria’s children.

2024: Devastating year for children in conflict zones

Tragic start to the year in Gaza: 74 children already killed

Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas

Peace must prevail for Syria’s children

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

Syria: UNICEF warns of further child suffering

UNICEF needs 9.9 billion US dollars for humanitarian aid

Syria: Escalation costs several children their lives

Lebanon: Announcement of a ceasefire

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

This might also interest you

Leave a gift in your will to UNICEF

For a special occasion

Our national Work

Become a member

The income generated from donations by UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein was used as follows in 2023:

82,4%

13,4%

4,2%

Stay informed

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