1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity: UNICEF

1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity: UNICEF

1 in 3 Children Exposed to Severe Water Scarcity: UNICEF By 2050, 35 million more children are projected to be exposed to high or very high levels of water stress. A new UNICEF report reveals that 1 in 3 children – or 739 million worldwide – already live in areas…
UNICEF-World Bank Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Children

UNICEF-World Bank Report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Children

At least two thirds of households with children have lost income since the Covid-19 pandemic hit two years ago, according to a new report published by UNICEF and the World Bank. Impact of Covid-19 on the welfare of households with children report – which presents findings from data collected in…
UNICEF Proposes to Keep Schools Open Amid Covid Crisis

UNICEF Proposes to Keep Schools Open Amid Covid Crisis

UNICEF and partners have developed a Framework for reopening schools, regardless of vaccination of school-aged children. As the Omicron variant of Covid-19 continues to spread all over the world, UNICEF urges governments to do everything in their power to keep it from further disrupting children’s education. To avert a learning…
UNICEF Needs Funds for Children Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

UNICEF Needs Funds for Children Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic

UNICEF is appealing for US$1.6 billion to support its humanitarian response for children impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, up from $651.6 million requested in a similar appeal late March. According to UNICEF, this increase reflects the devastating socioeconomic consequences of the disease and families’ rising needs. As the outbreak enters its…
Norway Commits $150 Million to UNICEF

Norway Commits $150 Million to UNICEF

Norway will be contributing $150 million to UNICEF over the next three years to help provide education, protection and health services to some of the most vulnerable children around the world. “Norway is among the largest contributors of voluntary core contributions and thematic funding support to UNICEF,” said Norway’s Development…
UNICEF Develops Baby Talk for Dads Online Tool

UNICEF Develops Baby Talk for Dads Online Tool

A new, free, interactive online tool to encourage fathers to talk more to their babies – and learn the most effective methods in doing so – was launched Thursday. The Baby Talk for Dads online tool – developed by UNICEF and H&M Foundation, in collaboration with Dr. Marina Kalashnikova –…
Children Are Dying Before Our Eyes in Syria: UNICEF Chief

Children Are Dying Before Our Eyes in Syria: UNICEF Chief

The Executive Director of UNICEF Henrietta H. Fore has expressed her deep concern over the continuing violence in Syria. Reports suggest that another deadly chemical attack may have been carried out in Syria on Saturday in the town of Douma. “I am particularly horrified by allegations of a chemical attack…