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Unfairy Tales: Animated Films on Refugee Children

Unfairy Tales: Animated Films on Refugee Children

UNICEF has launched a series of animated films to help frame positive perceptions towards the tens of millions of children and young people on the move globally. Called Unfairy Tales, the three animations – true stories of the flight of children from conflict – explain the horror behind why they…
UNICEF Appoints Justin Forsyth to Lead Change for Children

UNICEF Appoints Justin Forsyth to Lead Change for Children

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the appointment of Justin Forsyth, a British national, as Deputy Executive Director of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). “Mr. Forsyth is an experienced global leader with a strong track record of turning ambitious strategic visions into real change for children,” said a statement…
Over 16 Million Babies Born into Conflict in 2015: UNICEF

Over 16 Million Babies Born into Conflict in 2015: UNICEF

More than 16 million babies were born in conflict zones in 2015 – 1 in 8 of all births worldwide this year – UNICEF said today, a figure that underscores the vulnerability faced by increasing numbers of children. “Every two seconds, a newborn takes their first breath in the midst…
Climate Change: Future of Disadvantaged Children at Stake

Climate Change: Future of Disadvantaged Children at Stake

Children are already paying a heavy price for the world’s inaction on climate change, UNICEF said. “The future of today’s children, particularly the most disadvantaged, is at stake,” said UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake, speaking at an event at the 21st United Nations climate change conference in Paris, known as…
Germany Offers €250 Million for Children Caught in Conflict

Germany Offers €250 Million for Children Caught in Conflict

The German Government’s contribution of €250 million this year will reach millions of children caught in conflict, UNICEF said Tuesday. The funds will support UNICEF’s programs for children and families in the most volatile regions of the world including Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen. Support will also be…
Children Deprived of Education in War-Torn Iraq: UNICEF

Children Deprived of Education in War-Torn Iraq: UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday that an estimated two million children in Iraq have no access to school and warned that an additional 1.2 million may be at the risk of dropping out due to continuous violence disrupting academic years. “The impact of conflict, violence and displacement…
Enrique Iglesias’ “Heart” to Help Kids in Crises

Enrique Iglesias’ “Heart” to Help Kids in Crises

Grammy Award-winning artist Enrique Iglesias has teamed up with Save the Children to launch a T-shirt promotion today to raise funds to help kids in crises. A new "heart" T-shirt will be available for purchase online and at select concert venues. The design of the T-shirt is inspired by the…