DUBLIN/KYIV/GENEVA – Following intense fighting over the last two days around the town of Avdiivka, Donetsk region, more than 17,000 people – including 2,500 children – are facing freezing weather without any heating, electricity or water. Six schools and four kindergartens have also closed in the area due to the violence, putting education on hold and children … Continued

As the intensity of violence decreases, children head back to school with UNICEF support DAMASCUS/AMMAN, 31 January 2017 – In the past weeks, UNICEF has supported the re-opening of 23 primary schools in the eastern parts of Aleppo city, allowing nearly 6,500 children to return to school. UNICEF has provided school supplies, developed an accelerated learning … Continued

Malnutrition poses “silent threat” to children, UNICEF’s 2017 appeal says   *NOTE* Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland Peter Power is available for interview DUBLIN/NEW YORK/GENEVA, 31 January 2017 – 48 million children living through some of the world’s worst conflicts and other humanitarian emergencies will benefit from UNICEF’s 2017 appeal, which was launched today. From … 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

Abuja, Nigeria 26 January 2017 – In a major vaccination campaign concluding this week, 4.7 million children are being vaccinated in response to a measles outbreak in northeast Nigeria. The campaign is covering the three states most affected by the Boko Haram conflict – Adamawa, Borno and Yobe – where insecurity has limited vaccination efforts. … Continued

For multimedia content please visit BAGHDAD, 24 January 2017 – 100 days after military operations to retake Mosul started, humanitarian partners are expressing deep concern about the plight of the estimated 750,000 civilians who are currently living in the western sections of the city where fighting is expected to start in coming weeks. “We are … Continued

16,000 children return to school with support from UNICEF Multimedia materials available here BAGHDAD, 24 January, 2017 — As fighting subsides in East Mosul, 30 schools reopened on Sunday, with help from UNICEF, allowing over 16,000 children to resume their education. Some schools in the area were closed for up to two years, and girls … 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

Over 40 per cent of Syrian refugee children in Turkey missing out on education, despite massive increase in enrolment rates – UNICEF Turkey hosts highest number of child refugees in the world. Education is their only lifeline Download photos from: http://uni.cf/2izVjz5 NEW YORK/GAZIANTEP, Turkey, 19 January 2017 – Nearly half a million Syrian refugee children … Continued

Statement by UNICEF Director for Emergency Programmes Manuel Fontaine on the tragic loss of life in the Rann camp for displaced people, northeast Nigeria NEW YORK, 17 January, 2017 – “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the loss of life in Tuesday’s tragic incident in Rann, Borno State. Our thoughts are with all those who were … Continued

WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O’Brien WHO Director-General General Margaret Chan United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi DAVOS, Switzerland, Monday January 16, 2017– While efforts to fully implement a ceasefire in Syria continue, we again appeal for immediate, unconditional, … Continued