Tag: UNICEF
Nearly 200 Children Killed Amid Regional Military Escalation
UNICEF says nearly 200 children have been killed across the Middle East since the start of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with schools and hospitals also damaged.
March 6, 2026
UNICEF Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Madagascar After Cyclone Gezani Strikes
UNICEF expresses concern over the vulnerability of children in Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani, which left dozens dead and thousands displaced.
February 17, 2026
Ghana to Push for UN Resolution to Recognize Slavery as a Crime Against Humanity
This resolution, sponsored by Ghana, will serve to recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the most serious crime against humanity.
February 17, 2026
More than 64,000 children have been killed or injured by Israel in Gaza
“They are exposed to relentless violence, repeated displacement and severe deprivation,” UNICEF said in a statement.
December 2, 2025
UNICEF Accuses Israel of Blocking Syringes and Infant Formula for Gaza’s Children
UNICEF warns that Israel’s blockade of syringes and baby formula is endangering children in Gaza, where vaccination rates have plummeted amid the destruction of the health system.
November 12, 2025
Hurricane Melissa Affected Cuban, Jamaican, Haitian Children the Most
Nearly 1,500 schools and 287 health centers are damaged in Cuba. On Friday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that 900,000 children have been affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Approximately 679,000 of them require urgent assistance. RELATED: Hurricane Melissa Leaves 49 Dead Across the Caribbean UNICEF spokesman […]
November 7, 2025
Gaza Officials Warn of Explosive Toys Allegedly Left by Israeli Forces
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports explosive devices disguised as toys in residential areas, increasing the risks faced by children amid the ongoing war.
November 4, 2025
UN warns of crisis in Sudan affecting 30 million people
The civil war that has been raging in the African country since April 2023 has caused more than 9.6 million people to be displaced and essential services to be destroyed.
October 23, 2025
More than 60% of Dominican Children Suffer Violence at Home, UNICEF Warns
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that 63.5% of children aged 1-14 in the Dominican Republic suffer from domestic violence, a figure that amounts to 70% for children aged 3-4. RELATED: Lebanon Presses US After Israeli Strike Kills Father and Three Children This information was published in the context of the National Day for […]
September 28, 2025
UNICEF: Childhood Obesity Surpasses Undernutrition for the First Time
A new UNICEF report warns obesity has overtaken undernutrition among children for the first time, driven by ultra-processed foods and aggressive marketing.