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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

New WASH Facility Restores Dignity and Learning for Honiara Senior High School Students

UNICEF’s temporary learning space in Deir al-Balah, Gaza

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.

Three Children Hold Hands in Rural Sudan

Your Impact in 2025

2025 was not without its challenges; conflict, emergencies and global aid cuts. Despite these hurdles, life-changing support still reached children. Let’s celebrate the hope you made possible in 2025.

On 8 December 2025, children sit together outside their shelter at As-Senniya IDP site in Port Sudan, smiling and clapping as they enjoy a moment of play after fleeing violence across Sudan.

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.

Rania holds her daughter Lareen outside their makeshift tent in Al-Mawasi in the Gaza strip.

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

9 December 2025

On 30th November 2025 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Army rescue boats transported villagers stranded near the Kelani River to safer locations.

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.

Gaza's Silent Threat Documentary

The mission of a lifetime: Protecting children from polio during war.

On 16 October, children play with building blocks at the UNICEF-supported Makanna in Atbara, River Nile.

Across River Nile State, Sudan, UNICEF is establishing makannas reaching hundreds of conflict affected children.

“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