Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake on reports of chemical weapons attacks on children and families in Syria “The images of children choking and dying in the streets of Idlib, Syria, following alleged chemical weapons attacks, are as horrific as they are heartbreaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. … Continued
NEW YORK, 7 March 2017 – “Refugee children fleeing violence and terror need our support now more than ever. They are among the most vulnerable and traumatized children in the world. UNICEF is committed to continuing our work with the United States and other government partners to help them. “We trust that the measures in … Continued
*NOTE* Download UNICEF’s Feb 28 Child Alert on Libya-Italy migration here Brussels, 3 March 2017: The European Commission yesterday adopted a Recommendation and Renewed Action Plan for EU member states to consider in their procedures to return men, women and children staying irregularly in the EU to their countries of origin or transit. It encourages … Continued
DUBLIN/NEW YORK, 30 January 2017 – The needs of refugees have never been greater. Worldwide 28 million children have been uprooted by conflict, driven from their homes by violence and terror. They need our help. UNICEF is committed to continuing our work with governments and other partners around the world to help some of the most … Continued
#ImagineaSchool video and photos are released as discussions on humanitarian aid for Syria get underway BEIRUT, 23 January 2017 – A new interactive documentary providing an intimate look into the lives of Syrian school-aged children living as refugees in Lebanon was launched by UNICEF today. #ImagineaSchool provides a first-hand account of the challenges Syrian refugees face … Continued
Statement attributable to Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director on the children of Deir Ez Zor, Syria DAMASCUS/AMMAN, 23 January 2017 – “Children living in the besieged city of Deir Ez Zor have come under intense attack in the past week. “The escalation of violence threatens the lives of 93,000 civilians, including … Continued
DUBLIN / BRUSSELS / NEW YORK, 16 December 2016 – Braving the consequences of war, natural disaster and other emergencies, nearly two million children in 20 countries around the world have been able to continue their schooling over the past four years as a result of a partnership between the European Commission’s Department for Humanitarian … Continued
DUBLIN, December 10th – UNICEF Ireland welcomes the arrival of Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald and Minister for Children Katherine Zappone to refugee camps in Greece this weekend. UNICEF believes the trip shows leadership that is both timely and necessary. Many of the children caught up in this crisis are future citizens of … Continued
NEW YORK, 5 December 2016 – A powerful new film featuring UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham was released today to illustrate the brutal reality that physical and psychological abuse can mark children forever. During the new 60-second UNICEF film, scenes of violence against children appear as animated tattoos on David Beckham’s body. While Beckham’s own … Continued
DUBLIN, Tues 08 Nov 2016 UNICEF Ireland has welcomed the presence of officials from the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, in Greece, where they will meet with unaccompanied refugee and migrant children. They are travelling as part of a group of Irish child welfare officials. There are almost 27,500 children stranded in Greece, and the … Continued
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