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The impact of flooding on Children in Somalia
Summary statement by UNICEF Somalia Representative, Wafaa Saeed.
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Sudan conflict: 13.6 million children desperately need humanitarian aid
Violence continues to disrupt the lives of children and families, who are in the midst of a catastrophe.
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UNICEF Annual Report 2022
For every child, every opportunity.
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Creating impact together
How private sector partnerships are shaping the future.
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UNICEF Aotearoa response to Budget 2023: Support for today, building for tomorrow.
19 May 2023
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Cooking as an act of love and resistance
15 months of war in Ukraine, from the other side of the world.
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100 days after Türkiye and Syria earthquakes- millions of children face desperate conditions
UNICEF calls for continued support for the 6.2 million children in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
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War has come to my house
Tetyana Tymoshenko, a brave mother of two children, flees the war in Ukraine and finds safety in New Zealand.
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Millions of children at risk in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha
May 2023
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Another Bitter Blow for Children in Sudan
Statement said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder.
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Sudan violence forces at least 450,000 children to flee their homes
Increased humanitarian response is urgently needed as children become internally displaced or cross into neighbouring co...
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Horrifying numbers of children killed & injured in Sudan
Statement by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder.
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Busting the myths on cash transfers
A little cash goes a long way when it comes to helping families in need
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"Situation in Sudan is teetering toward catastrophe."
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
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Sudan: a dire humanitarian situation for children, warn UNICEF, Save the Children & World Vision
April 2023
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90 per cent of adolescent girls and young women in low-income countries are offline
New analysis warns that girls are being left behind in an increasingly connected world.
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“The Big Catch-up”
To vaccinate millions of children and restore immunisation progress lost during the pandemic.
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Escalating violence in Sudan puts millions of children at risk
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell’s statement on situation of children in Sudan.
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Declining confidence in childhood vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic
Latest UNICEF report shows 67 million children missed out on one or more vaccinations over three years.
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Making an impact during a tough year for kids
5 ways donors helped kids in Afghanistan stand strong in 2022
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UNICEF Aotearoa launches #CookForUkraineNZ
Get together to support children and families in Ukraine.
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800,000 children to be vaccinated across earthquake-stricken northwest Syria
A vaccination drive protecting children against measles and polio.
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Two months on from Türkiye earthquakes-enormous challenges remain for 2.5 million children
Additional assistance is needed as many children in Türkiye face threat of poverty, child labour or child marriage.
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Taliban ban Afghan women from working with UN- will cost children’s lives
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
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When UNICEF and governments come together
“Children in participating countries receive the best start in life and thrive in a healthy stimulating and safe environ...
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UNICEF and Rotary: protecting 100,000 Pacific Island children from life-threatening illnesses.
31 March 2023
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Leaders of the next generation
Young people on the front lines of change.
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UNICEF calls on de facto authorities to allow girls to return to secondary school in Afghanistan immediately
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the start of the new school year in Afghanistan.
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A Triple threat water-related crises endangering 190 million children
UNICEF calls for urgent investment in climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to protect childr...
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Getting school ready in Timor-Leste
Strengthening early education to help children prepare for school.
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UNICEF warns of looming child nutrition crisis in Syria amid 12 years of conflict
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Adele Khodr.
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Growing up in conflict
12 years of war in Syria has scarred a whole generation of children.
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Show us your voice!
UNICEF Aotearoa calls for the next Young Ambassadors.
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Undernourished and Overlooked
A Global Nutrition Crisis in Adolescent Girls and Women.
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Adolescent Girls Programme Strategy
2022 - 2025
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One month after devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, millions of children need continuing humanitarian support.
UNICEF's humanitarian response in earthquake affected regions of Türkiye and Syria.
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UNICEF expresses concern for thousands of children in outer islands following Vanuatu twin cyclones
Statement by UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch.
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3.7 million children in earthquake-affected Syria face catastrophic combination of threats.
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
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More than a billion reasons: The urgent need to build universal social protection for children.
Second ILO–UNICEF joint report on social protection for children.
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2.5 million children in Türkiye need urgent humanitarian assistance
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
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UNICEF Aotearoa statement on Cyclone Gabrielle
23 FEBRUARY 2023
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The Courage of Children: Ukraine one year on
We've witnessed children live through the horrors of war in Ukraine. But we've also seen their courage. These are their ...
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Hope when kids and families in Türkiye & Syria need it most
See what donor support looks like when disaster strikes
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Everyday essentials for families in Ukraine
Safe water & daily bread thanks to local partnerships & UNICEF donors
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War in Ukraine pushes generation of children to the brink
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell.
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Getting warmth where it’s needed most
Providing generators to educational facilities in Ukraine is helping kids continue their education amidst war
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One week on from devastating earthquakes, millions of children need urgent assistance
4.6 million children are living in affected areas in Türkiye, with another 2.5 million children affected in Syria
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The situation of children and families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
Press briefing by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder
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Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquakes hit south-east Türkiye and Syria
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
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“When the water truck arrives...”
On the road with UNICEF, bringing water to drought-afflicted villages in Afghanistan’s Southern Region
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Hope delivered for families in Tonga
Delivering life-saving water, sanitation, and hygiene supplies
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Hidden explosives
Protecting children from weapons of war
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Iran
UNICEF calls for the protection of children against all forms of violence in Iran amid public unrest
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Planting seeds to thrive
Initiatives helping to end world hunger.
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World Children's Day
National launch of child rights resources
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UNICEF calls for investment in world’s first child-focused climate risk financing solution
Focusing on eight cyclone-prone countries across multiple regions, the $30 million risk transfer financing platform seek...
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Water from above
Gravity-fed systems bring clean water to remote communities
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Dignity for children with disabilities
Emergency supplies that make life a little easier.
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Responding immediately to floods in Afghanistan
Recent flooding in central Afghanistan has left thousands of children and families vulnerable.
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Ever heard of RUTF?
The therapeutic food saving lives of millions of kids around the world.
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Against all odds
The inspiring tale of two young women doing all they can to get their rights back
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UNICEF Ambassador
UNICEF Ambassador Dan Carter meets children supported to access clean water and hygiene in Pentecost Island - Vanuatu
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4 things you need to know about water and famine
Millions of children are facing the deadly effects of drought, including acute hunger, malnutrition and thirst.
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Through the eyes of a frontline hero
Delivering life-saving water, sanitation and hygiene supplies to kids and their families when disaster strikes.
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Back to school amongst the floods
How donors are making an impact in the Pakistan super floods.
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The Kickathon 2022
24 Hours - Smashing Records - Raising Funds
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Tongan Emergency: $800,000 raised for children and families
Supporting the response and recovery in Tonga after the volcanic eruption and tsunami in January.
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Me Mōhio Ō Mōtika, Know your Rights!
Helping our tamariki know their rights.
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Culturally inclusive books boosting literacy
Community developed books aimed to strengthen reading and culture in Kiribati.
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No Wi-Fi? No Worries!
Innovative tech changing the game for children's education
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Celebrating fathers around the world
Incredible dads enduring through the toughest hardships to keep their kids happy and safe
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Have you had water yet?
The water crisis has skyrocketed this year as the climate emergency causes more frequent and prolonged drought periods a...
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War in Ukraine has left nearly 1,000 children killed or injured
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
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5 ways UNICEF donors are helping Ukrainian children
After six months of brutal war in Ukraine, humanitarian aid continues to be delivered to children & families.
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Millions more children to benefit from malaria vaccine as UNICEF secures supply
With malaria one of the biggest killers of children under 5, the world’s first vaccine against a parasite is a major bre...
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Girls in Afghanistan: One year on
Young girls in Afghanistan are still being dealt the harshest penalties - especially when it comes to their education.
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Depriving girls of secondary education translates to a loss of at least US$500 million for Afghan economy in last 12 months
New analysis by UNICEF has found that depriving girls in Afghanistan of their right to secondary education will have a d...
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Delivering hope when children need it the most
When emergency strikes, you can help to deliver hope to children when they need it the most. Because every child deserve...
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New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030
Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO have brought...
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Actor Karl Urban takes on a new role, advocating for children’s safety
UNICEF is supporting families fleeing the Ukraine crisis in Blue Dot centres
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Picking up the pieces and looking forward in Afghanistan
As families recover after the earthquake in the Eastern Provinces of Afghanistan, UNICEF continues to deliver long-term ...
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Two new friends – one from Ukraine, the other from Moldova – are united by music
”Moldova is a lovely country and I have many friends. I like it here because everyone respects and helps me.”
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So far in 2022: How donors have helped children around the world
In the last six months, Kiwi generosity has helped us to support children on the frontlines of war and natural disasters...
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Children across the Pacific to receive lifesaving vaccines
Pacific families are flocking to clinics in the Pacific for lifesaving vaccines for their children.
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Bouncing back from the war in Ukraine
How UNICEF donors are helping children work through the psychological effects of war in new and fun ways.
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A safe space in a world of turmoil
UNICEF’s 'PORUCH' - How Maryana and many Ukrainian parents like her have found psychological support in times of war.
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Two siblings from Ukraine find safety in Moldova
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education of Moldova, is supporting children to integrate into schools.
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Letting kids be kids again
How UNICEF donors are helping Children in Ukraine
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A look back at how our amazing donors have supported Tonga over the last 6 months
29 June 2022
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Afghanistan Earthquake: Thousands of children at risk and in need of emergency aid
In the early hours of June 22nd, while villagers were asleep, a powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the rural province...
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Thousands of children at risk after devastating earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
22 June 2022
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Responding to drought in Garissa County
Supporting children and families to access safe water
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New appointment
Teresa Tepania-Ashton appointed as UNICEF Aotearoa’s Director Advocacy and Programmes
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Life-saving water in the Garowe desert lands
Climate resilient borehole brings new life to children and livestock
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Kickathon event
Dan Carter's DC10 Fund raises over NZ $500,000 during 24-hour Kickathon to accelerate UNICEF’S Pacific WASH Programme
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Innocenti Report Card 17
Over-consumption in the world’s richest countries is destroying children’s environments globally, new report says
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Online learning helps Ukraine’s children stay in school
While the war has prevented millions of children from attending school, online classes mean many can find a new sense of...
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World a ‘virtual tinderbox’ for catastrophic levels of severe malnutrition in children - UNICEF
Soaring food prices driven by the war in Ukraine and pandemic-fuelled budget cuts set to drive up both need for, and cos...
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Rachel Petero (nee Taka) appointed UNICEF Aotearoa Heamana Tuarua Deputy Board Chair
UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand today announced indigenous governor and entrepreneur Rachel Petero as Heamana Tuarua/Deputy ...
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Ukraine's youths help families find their way
16-year-old Solomiya volunteers to greet and assist those fleeing Ukraine.
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The impact of flooding on Children in Somalia
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Sudan conflict: 13.6 million children desperately need humanitarian aid
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