Entries Invited for Climate Comic Contest
The world is in desperate need of a superhero to help protect our planet from the devastating effects of climate change. In order to find the right superhero, UNICEF has…
UNICEF to Set Up New Learning Centres for Rohingya Refugee Children
UNICEF announced Friday that it is planning to establish more than 1,300 new learning centres for Rohingya children who have fled Myanmar to neighbouring Bangladesh. UNICEF is currently running 182…
Mexico Earthquakes Damage 5100 Schools, 7 Million Children Affected
Nearly 5,100 schools have been damaged or destroyed in Mexico following two powerful earthquakes that struck less than two weeks apart, threatening access to education for thousands of children –…
27 Million Children Out of School in Conflict Zones: UNICEF
Some 27 million children are out of school in conflict zones, UNICEF said in a report released Monday. Focusing on the importance of education for children who have been forced…
Over 10 Million Children Threatened by Hurricane Irma
More than 10.5 million children live in the countries that are likely to be exposed to the damage from Hurricane Irma, UNICEF warned Thursday. Based on the storm’s current trajectory,…
Over 180 Million People Lack Drinking Water in Conflict-Affected Countries
More than 180 million people do not have access to basic drinking water in countries affected by conflict, violence and instability around the world, UNICEF warned Tuesday, as World Water…