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Three Weeks After Venezuela Earthquake: Children's Needs Remain Critical as UNICEF Expands Health, Nutrition, and WASH Support [Press Release]

Nearly three weeks after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, over 4,561 pe… · 2026-07-16

UNICEF House Summer Family Event: 'Chi-kyu Passport' Panel and Original Art Exhibition – Exploring Peace Through Picture Books That Connect Across Borders

The Japan Committee for UNICEF will host the 'Chi-kyu Passport' Panel and Original Art Exhibition at… · 2026-07-16

Global Economic Shock from Middle East Conflict: Over 23 Million Children at Risk of Poverty, Warns UNICEF in New Report

UNICEF's new report warns that escalating Middle East tensions and disrupted maritime transport coul… · 2026-07-16

Afghanistan: 3.7 Million Children at Risk of Malnutrition, Lack of Food and Nutrition a Key Factor, UNICEF New Report [Press Release]

UNICEF's new report reveals that 3.7 million children under 5 in Afghanistan are at risk of malnutri… · 2026-07-14

Venezuela Earthquake: An Estimated 680,000 Children Await Aid — UNICEF Emergency Supplies First Shipment Arrives — UNICEF Emergency Fundraising Campaign Now Underway [Press Release]

Search and rescue operations for people trapped under rubble in La Guaira state, Venezuela, followin… · 2026-06-29

Escalating Conflict in Sudan: 330 Children Injured or Killed in Six Months [Press Release]

Children displaced by fighting in El Obeid, North Kordofan, live in the Tagat Internally Displaced P… · 2026-07-07

Children's AI Use Spreading 3 Times Faster Than Adults', UNICEF Releases Latest Survey Findings Ahead of First Global AI Governance Dialogue

Students learning on computers at a junior high school (Serbia, June 17, 2024) © UNICEF/UNI712730/ … · 2026-06-30

47 Tons of Additional Relief Supplies Arrive in Venezuela; Providing Most Needed Health, Water, and Safe Shelter [Press Release]

UNICEF emergency relief supplies (Copenhagen, Denmark, June 29, 2026) are being flown in from Copenh… · 2026-07-01

Escalating Hostilities in the Middle East: Prolonged Conflict and Increasing Aggression Towards Civilian Infrastructure - UNICEF Warns of Critical Situation for Children [Press Release]

UNICEF issued a statement expressing deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the Middl… · 2026-04-08

Climate Change Transforms Children's Lives: Latest UNICEF Report Warns of Crisis in Safety, Education, and Health

On June 16, 2026, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) released its "Children's Climate Risk Repo… · 2026-06-18

Attack on Lebanon After Ceasefire Agreement: 33 Children Dead, 153 Injured – "Immense and Cruel Sacrifice for Children" UNICEF Statement [Press Release]

UNICEF announced that 33 children were killed and 153 injured in military attacks on Lebanon after a… · 2026-04-10

One Month Since Escalation of Fighting in the Middle East: Over 340 Children Killed; Children Worldwide at Risk Due to Supply Chain Disruptions [Press Release]

One month into the intensified conflict in the Middle East, over 340 children have been killed and 1… · 2026-03-31

Rapid and Significant Deterioration of the Humanitarian Situation in Lebanon: 370,000 Children Displaced; 20% of the Population Displaced Since Escalation of Conflict [Press Release]

In just three weeks, over 370,000 children in Lebanon have been forced from their homes due to escal… · 2026-03-30

One Month After Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: Over 340 Children Dead, Disruption of Supplies Endangers Children Worldwide [Press Release]

UNICEF reports that over 340 children have been killed and 1.2 million displaced in the Middle East … · 2026-03-31

Receive 'Letters' about the World's Children from Miffy: UNICEF Monthly Support Program 'Letters from miffy' Connects You to the World [Press Release]

The Japan Committee for UNICEF has launched a new monthly donation program, 'Letters from miffy,' wh… · 2026-04-07

Rapid and Drastic Deterioration of Humanitarian Situation in Lebanon: 370,000 Children Driven from Homes; 20% of Population Displaced Since Conflict Escalated [Press Release]

The escalation of conflict in Lebanon has forced 370,000 children to flee their homes in just three … · 2026-03-30

UNICEF's New Report on Climate Crisis: 1.1 Billion Children Worldwide Face Three or More Overlapping Climate Hazards – Risk Analysis Combining Multiple Disasters and Socio-Environmental Conditions [Press Release]

According to UNICEF's latest report, approximately 1.1 billion children—nearly half the world’s yout… · 2026-06-16

Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DRC: UNICEF Expert Stresses That Worst-Case Scenario is Avoidable with Urgent Support

UNICEF's Douglas Noble briefed on the expanding Ebola outbreak (Bundibugyo strain) in the eastern De… · 2026-06-15

UNICEF Report Card 20: Japan Ranks 34th in Economic Inequality but Maintains Smallest Academic Gap Among Advanced Nations

聯合國兒童基金會發布《Report Card 20》，指出發達國家經濟不平等損害兒童健康與學力；日本所得差距在43國中排名第34，但學業能力差距為先進國家中最小。 · 2026-05-12

Palestine West Bank: Intensified attacks destroy homes, schools, and water systems; an average of one child killed per week [Press Release]

聯合國兒童基金會警告約旦河西岸暴力激化，自2025年起平均每週1名兒童喪生，基礎設施遭嚴重破壞。 · 2026-05-13

Life-Saving 'Therapeutic Food' Marks 30 Years: 90% Recovery Rate for Children with Severe Wasting; Securing Supply Amidst Conflict and Funding Shortages is Crucial [Press Release]

UNICEF commemorates the 30th anniversary of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), reflecting on its … · 2026-05-05

Rapid and Drastic Deterioration of Humanitarian Situation in Lebanon: 370,000 Children Driven from Homes; 20% of Population Displaced Since Conflict Escalated [Press Release]

The escalation of conflict in Lebanon has forced 370,000 children to flee their homes in just three … · 2026-03-30

Vaccines for Children Who Missed Immunization: 'The Big Catch-Up' Concludes, Reaching 18.3 Million Children in 36 Countries with Over 100 Million Doses

UNICEF, Gavi, and WHO announced the completion of 'The Big Catch-Up' (BCU) initiative. The campaign … · 2026-04-24

Afghanistan: Restrictions on Girls’ Education and Women’s Work “Robbing the Country of its Potential” – UNICEF Executive Director

A new UNICEF report warns that Afghanistan faces a catastrophic loss of female professionals in educ… · 2026-04-28

Attacks Continue in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: 59 Children Killed or Injured, Mental Health Support Urgently Needed

黎巴嫩停火後攻擊仍持續，近一週59名兒童死傷，聯合國兒童基金會緊急呼籲擴大心理健康照護與支援。 · 2026-05-14

Risks of Ongoing Famine in Sudan: 19.5 Million Face Severe Food Insecurity, Over 825,000 Children at Risk of Death in 2026

UNICEF, FAO, and WFP have warned that approximately 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing acute fo… · 2026-05-18

Escalating Hostilities in the Middle East: Prolonged Conflict and Increasing Aggression Towards Civilian Infrastructure - UNICEF Warns of Critical Situation for Children [Press Release]

UNICEF issued a statement expressing deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the Middl… · 2026-04-08

Gaza and West Bank: Children's Lives Continue to Be Taken; UNICEF Regional Director Calls for Global Outrage

UNICEF condemns the ongoing attacks in Gaza and the West Bank that are killing and injuring children… · 2026-06-11

Ukraine Crisis: UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Warns Security Council of Threats to Peace and Security

On May 22, 2026, UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director briefed the UN Security Council on the devastati… · 2026-05-25

Global Shipping Cost Surge Severely Impacts Humanitarian Aid: 'Children's Lives Must Not Be Threatened' Says UNICEF Supply Chief

Jean-Cédric Meeus, Chief of UNICEF Supply Division, stated at a UN press conference in Geneva on Jun… · 2026-06-03

Ebola Outbreak Spreads in DRC and Uganda: UNICEF Scales Up Emergency Response

UNICEF has declared a Level 3 organizational emergency in response to the expanding Ebola outbreak (… · 2026-05-19

June 11 is 'International Day of Play': Protecting Play, Protecting Childhood. Building Cities that Value 'Play' is Expanding in Japan.

Ahead of the 'International Day of Play' on June 11, UNICEF advocates for the importance of play as … · 2026-06-10

Protecting Children Online: First G7 Common Principles; UNICEF Welcomes Landmark Agreement

UNICEF has welcomed the G7 Digital and Tech Ministers' agreement on common principles for online chi… · 2026-06-02

One Month After Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: Over 340 Children Dead, Disruption of Supplies Endangers Children Worldwide [Press Release]

UNICEF reports that over 340 children have been killed and 1.2 million displaced in the Middle East … · 2026-03-31

Three Years of Sudan Conflict: 245 Children Killed or Injured in Three Months, 80% by Drone Strikes

UNICEF reports a 50% increase in child casualties in Sudan during early 2026 compared to the previou… · 2026-04-14

Spanish Football National Team Player Lamine Yamal Appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to Promote 'Right to Play'

UNICEF has appointed Lamine Yamal, a Spanish national team and FC Barcelona footballer, as a Goodwil… · 2026-06-12

Children in Gaza trapped in a cycle of suffering: Lack of clean water and sanitation, spread of infectious diseases, and the voices of despairing parents

UNICEF reports that children in Gaza are trapped in a cycle of suffering due to a lack of clean wate… · 2026-06-01

UNICEF Air-lifts Over 100 Tons of Emergency Supplies as Ebola Spreads in the DRC

In response to the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, UNICEF has activated … · 2026-05-29

Receive 'Letters' about the World's Children from Miffy: UNICEF Monthly Support Program 'Letters from miffy' Connects You to the World [Press Release]

The Japan Committee for UNICEF has launched a new monthly donation program, 'Letters from miffy,' wh… · 2026-04-07

Risks of Ongoing Famine in Sudan: 19.5 Million Face Severe Food Insecurity, Over 825,000 Children at Risk of Death in 2026

UNICEF, FAO, and WFP have warned that approximately 19.5 million people in Sudan are facing acute fo… · 2026-05-18

Palestine, West Bank: Intensified Attacks Destroy Homes, Schools, Water; Average of One Child Killed Per Week

UNICEF announced that children in the Palestinian West Bank are facing escalating violence and deter… · 2026-05-13

UNICEF "Report Card 20": Child Well-being in Developed Countries – Overweight Children 1.7 Times Higher in Countries with Greater Economic Inequality; Japan Ranks 34th out of 43 Countries in Economic Inequality Despite Minimal Academic Disparity [Press Release]

UNICEF's "Report Card 20" reveals that economic inequality in developed countries is linked to poore… · 2026-05-12

Life-Saving 'Therapeutic Food' Marks 30 Years: 90% Recovery Rate for Children with Severe Wasting; Securing Supply Amidst Conflict and Funding Shortages is Crucial [Press Release]

UNICEF commemorates the 30th anniversary of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), reflecting on its … · 2026-05-05

South Sudan in Conflict: Food Insecurity Worsens, 56% of Population (7.8 Million) Face Crisis, 700,000 Children Severely Acutely Malnourished [Press Release]

Three UN agencies, including UNICEF, warn that 7.8 million people (56% of the population) in conflic… · 2026-05-01

Afghanistan: Restrictions on Girls’ Education and Women’s Work “Robbing the Country of its Potential” – UNICEF Executive Director

A new UNICEF report warns that Afghanistan faces a catastrophic loss of female professionals in educ… · 2026-04-28

2026 Global Report on Food Crises: Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Severe; Acute Hunger Doubles in Last Decade as Funding Falls to 2016 Levels

The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises indicates alarming levels of acute food insecurity and malnutr… · 2026-04-27

Vaccines for Children Who Missed Immunization: 'The Big Catch-Up' Concludes, Reaching 18.3 Million Children in 36 Countries with Over 100 Million Doses

UNICEF, Gavi, and WHO announced the completion of 'The Big Catch-Up' (BCU) initiative. The campaign … · 2026-04-24

Severe Humanitarian Situation for Children Globally: Unprecedented Violence, Deprivation, and Displacement – UNICEF Executive Director Calls for 'Political Decisions and Funding to Save Children's Lives'

At a UN meeting in New York on April 22, 2026, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell highlight… · 2026-04-23

Receive 'Letters' about the World's Children from Miffy: UNICEF Monthly Support Program 'Letters from miffy' Connects You to the World [Press Release]

The Japan Committee for UNICEF has launched a new monthly donation program, 'Letters from miffy,' wh… · 2026-04-07