Media Releases

More than a third of Ukraine’s children remain displaced four years into war – UNICEF

Odesa, Ukraine - The exterior of the Odesa Children’s Clinic shows boarded-up windows.

2026 brings no respite to children living in violence and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa

On 21 January, Alawiya, a mother of five prepares a meal for her family in their home located in rural Wasat AL Gadaref, Gedaref State.

Deepfake abuse is abuse

Susan Glasgow appointed Chief Executive of UNICEF Aotearoa

3 February 2026

Susan Glasgow appointed Chief Executive of UNICEF Aotearoa

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban’s remarks following his fifth visit to Gaza and the West Bank

26 January 2026

These remarks were made by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban at this week's press briefing, following his fifth visit to Gaza and the West Bank.

UNICEF Executive Director warns of deepening protection crisis in Sudan as violence and displacement intensify

10 December 2025

With Sudan facing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, including escalating conflict, rising hunger, and the highest level of child displacement in the world, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell called for urgent action to safeguard children and essential services on her visit to the country.

Born vulnerable: the toll of maternal malnutrition and stress in Gaza

9 December 2025

Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone

2 December 2025

Cyclone Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis. 

“Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis - and children are paying the highest price” 

24 October 2025

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

11 October 2025

“UNICEF welcomes today's ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which provides hope for Palestinian children who have suffered through two years of horrific war." 

Two years of hellish war have devastated Gaza’s children

9 October 2025

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

Shoeless, Starving, and Nowhere to Go: The Brutal Logic Imposed on Gaza’s Children

3 October 2025

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.