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Der kleine Bub Ammar ist seit 2016 im Jemen auf der Flucht. — © UNICEF/UN0805110

Humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen

For more than eight years, Yemen has been locked in a civil war that has developed into one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time, with more than 11.1 million children affected. UNICEF is on the ground, providing urgently required aid.

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Ein Junge zieht am 11. September 2023 in einem von Sturzfluten zerstörten Gebiet in Derna, Ostlibyen, einen Koffer an Trümmern vorbei.

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Catastrophic flooding in Libya

Afghanisches Mädchen im Schulunterricht.

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Children in danger need urgent help

Samuel Wille appointed as new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy

UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein has appointed Samuel Wille as its new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy. Samuel Wille succeeds Asa Sjöberg Langner, who will hand over the department to him on January 1, 2024.

Ein Vater trägt sein Kind durch die zerstörten Strassen von Derna.

Libya: More than 16,000 children are displaced

More than 16,000 children are displaced in eastern Libya following Africa’s deadliest storm in recorded history, UNICEF warned today. Their psychosocial wellbeing is at stake.

Mediterranean route: Number of unaccompanied minors increases by 60 Percent

Deaths and disappearances on the Central Mediterranean route tripled this summer compared to last

Teilnehmende der Jugendsession im Diskurs.

Youth Session Liechtenstein: consensus in energy debate

Youth and young adults interested in politics attended the eighth Youth Session of the Liechtenstein Parliament (Landtag) on Saturday September 23 to work on proposals regarding “Energy and Night Out”.

Sudan: Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends

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.

New guidelines on the participation of children and young people in the asylum procedure

Today, UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein together with the Marie Meierhofer Institute for the Child (MMI) published new guidelines on the participation and consultation of children and young people in the asylum procedure.

Das Aussmass der verheerenden Fluten in Libyen.

Libya: Around 300,000 children affected by devastating floods

Nearly 300,000 children are estimated to have been exposed to the powerful Storm Daniel across eastern Libya and a growing number of children and families are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, following significant damage to numerous homes, hospitals, schools, and other essential infrastructure.

Joining forces to improve young people's mental health

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, civil society organizations met with parliamentarians at the parliament building to discuss the mental health of young people. The urgent need for action and possible solutions took center stage.

Delegation aus Südkorea besucht am ersten Tag ihrer Reise die Tagesschule «Ländli» in der «Kinderfreundliche Stadt» Baden.

Administrators’ Delegation from South Korea visits some “child friendly communities” in Switzerland

A delegation of 15 representatives of administrative authorities from four provinces in South Korea is to visit a number of “child friendly communities” in Switzerland from September 11 to 15.

Niger: Ongoing crisis has severe impact on millions of children

Statement by UNICEF Representative in Niger Stefano Savi

Sudan: humanitarian leaders urge action to end the tragedy

A statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee.

Significant progress in increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates

Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week.

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Humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen

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Catastrophic flooding in Libya

Children in danger need urgent help

Samuel Wille appointed as new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy

Libya: More than 16,000 children are displaced

Mediterranean route: Number of unaccompanied minors increases by 60 Percent

Youth Session Liechtenstein: consensus in energy debate

Sudan: Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends

New guidelines on the participation of children and young people in the asylum procedure

Libya: Around 300,000 children affected by devastating floods

Joining forces to improve young people's mental health

Administrators’ Delegation from South Korea visits some “child friendly communities” in Switzerland

Niger: Ongoing crisis has severe impact on millions of children

Sudan: humanitarian leaders urge action to end the tragedy

Significant progress in increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates

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Humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen

Current

Catastrophic flooding in Libya

Children in danger need urgent help

Samuel Wille appointed as new Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy

Libya: More than 16,000 children are displaced

Mediterranean route: Number of unaccompanied minors increases by 60 Percent

Youth Session Liechtenstein: consensus in energy debate

Sudan: Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends

New guidelines on the participation of children and young people in the asylum procedure

Libya: Around 300,000 children affected by devastating floods

Joining forces to improve young people's mental health

Administrators’ Delegation from South Korea visits some “child friendly communities” in Switzerland

Niger: Ongoing crisis has severe impact on millions of children

Sudan: humanitarian leaders urge action to end the tragedy

Significant progress in increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates

Emergency Relief Fund

This might also interest you

Start a fundraising campaign

Our national Work

Become a member

Legacies & gifts

Stay informed

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