Tag: UNICEF
Cuba Denounces Devastating Impact of U.S. Blockade on Childhood at UNICEF
Cuba denounced this Wednesday at the UNICEF Executive Board’s annual session that the intensified United States blockade is severely harming the healthcare, nutrition and well-being of Cuban children. During the annual session of the Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ernesto Soberon, exposed the devastating […]
June 17, 2026
Sudan Faces Severe Food Insecurity Amid Conflict: 19.5 Millon People Affected
UN agencies alert two in five Sudan’s people face acute food insecurity, aggravated by ongoing conflict, widespread displacement and severe malnutrition. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) jointly declared this Friday that approximately 19.5 million people in Sudan, a figure representing two out […]
May 15, 2026
UNICEF Denounces Israeli Aggression in Lebanon Killed 200 Children
UNICEF specified that since the truce came into effect in Lebanon, 23 children have lost their lives and 93 others sustained injuries, demonstrating Israel’s constant disregard for diplomatic commitments. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on May 14 that Israeli attacks have led to the deaths of at least 200 children in Lebanon, while […]
May 14, 2026
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.