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UNICEF stands ready to support children and families affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Mindanao on 8 June 2026 and expresses deep concern for their safety and well-being.

Disruptions to global supply chains are increasing transport costs and delaying the delivery of lifesaving supplies for children worldwide. UNICEF warns that delays of up to six months could affect critical humanitarian assistance.

«UNICEF is deeply concerned by confirmed Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, and by the growing risk to children and vulnerable communities across the region – a situation that the World Health Organization has now declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

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

UNICEF statement on intensified strikes on Lebanon and the devastating impact on children

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Lebanon, Marcoluigi Corsi – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Remarks by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Ted Chaiban, at the UN Secretary General Spokesperson’s noon briefing

Statement by UNICEF on the situation in the region

This is a summary of what UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, said today at a press conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Statement by Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.

Statement by UNICEF in the Middle East and North Africa

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, on the impact of renewed cross-border hostilities on children in Afghanistan and Pakistan

UNICEF statement

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder.

“UNICEF is increasingly alarmed by reports of a rapid rise in the volume of AI-generated sexualised images circulating, including cases where photographs of children have been manipulated and sexualised.

On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, UNICEF is once again drawing attention to the consequences of this practice and the growing urgency to provide better protection for children around the world.
Statement by Bettina Junker, CEO UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

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

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

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder

UNICEF is gravely concerned by the images and reports coming from Al Fasher, in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder about his visit in Gaza

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Spokesperson Ricardo Pires – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

Summary of the statements by UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, currently on the ground in Gaza, at today’s press conference at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the denial of education to adolescent girls in Afghanistan for 4 years.

Statement attributable to UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder, on the deadly risks for over 450,000 children in Gaza City as military attacks increase.

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Manager for the Middle East and North Africa Regional Office, Tess Ingram, from Gaza at the UN noon briefing.

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, on the earthquake in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.

Statement by Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, on the shocking deaths of children from starvation in Gaza.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the killing of children in Sudan