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More than two million children have now fled Sudan since violence erupted in 2023. During a three-day mission to Chad, UNICEF Executive Director met with some of the 700,000 children who have sought refuge from the conflict in Sudan.

Core Resources help UNICEF respond quickly to crises, promote innovation and create lasting change for children. UNICEF uses these flexible resources to provide help where it is needed most urgently. At a time of cuts to international aid, such contributions are crucial.

Nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, according to new estimates released today.