UNICEF Statement on violence in South Sudan

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NAIROBI, 9 July 2016 – UNICEF is deeply alarmed by the renewed violence in South Sudan and calls on all parties to respect humanitarian principles and provide unrestricted access to civilians in need. After nearly three years of war, civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict in South Sudan, with women and children facing … Continued

UNICEF report warns half a million children could starve in Ethiopia

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Photos, BROLL video and report available for download here: http://uni.cf/29w1son Major new UNICEF report shows: In Ethiopia, 10.2 million people, including 6 million children face severe food insecurity – half a million children face starvation. El Niño weather event is over, for now, but its impact on children is set to worsen as disease and … Continued

UNICEF calls for the protection of 20,000 children in Fallujah

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Food, water and medicine running out as Iraqi offensive escalates Children in danger of being used as human shield UNICEF demands safe passage of the city for children DUBLIN / BAGHDAD, JUNE 2nd UNICEF is extremely concerned about the 20,000 children thought to be trapped in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, as government forces battle … Continued

UNICEF alarmed at recent refugee and migrant deaths in the Mediterranean

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DUBLIN/NEW YORK/GENEVA, 29 May 2015 – UNICEF expresses alarm at the number of migrant and refugee deaths in the past week in the Central Mediterranean, many of whom were believed to be unaccompanied minors. In anticipation of a major summer upswing of child migrants using the dangerous crossing between Libya and Italy UNICEF will shortly … Continued

Four schools or hospitals attacked or occupied every day – UNICEF demands protection

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*Photos and video are available for download here: http://uni.cf/23VoIj6   DUBLIN 19 May 2016 – An average of four schools or hospitals are attacked or occupied by armed forces and groups every day, according to UNICEF analysis released ahead of the World Humanitarian Summit. Children are not safe in the very places that should be their … Continued

#EmergencyLessons is about educating children in conflict and disaster

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DUBLIN / BRUSSELS / NEW YORK, 16 May 2016 – An astronaut, actors, TV personalities, a Snapchat superstar and a professional basketball player are among those supporting #EmergencyLessons, a European Union and UNICEF project launching today that highlights the importance of education for children affected by emergencies.   Ireland is one of seven countries leading … Continued

Nepal one year on: Children still suffering effects of devastating earthquake

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 UNICEF offers special thank you to Irish people, for their unending support DUBLIN 25 April 2016 –Today marks one year since a devastating earthquake in Nepal killed some 9,000 people, one third of whom were children. Homes, health posts and schools bore the brunt of the earthquake; millions of people were forced from their homes. Twelve … Continued

Inequality growing among children in high income countries

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DUBLIN, 14 April 2016 – Today, across the OECD, UNICEF is publishing a new report on how inequality affects children in high income countries. Gap between rich and poor in wealthy nations at highest level for three decades. 30% of Irish children suffer “material deprivation” and lack essential items. UNICEF calls on the next Government … Continued

Donncha O’Callaghan launches UNICEF’s survival gifts campaign

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Blankets & warm winter clothing for fleeing refugee children among the gifts available for purchase DUBLIN, 19 November 2015 – UNICEF Ireland today launched its survival gifts campaign to bring hope to children around the world this Christmas. UNICEF Survival Gifts allows donors the opportunity to purchase actual lifesaving items that will be shipped directly … Continued

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