Press releases UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein Media Office UNICEF needs 9.9 billion US dollars for humanitarian aid Media 5. December 2024 UNICEF today launched an appeal for US$9.9 billion to provide life-saving emergency assistance to 109 million children in 146 countries affected by conflict and crisis in 2025. The future of childhood is at stake Media 20. November 2024 The future of children is at stake if urgent action is not taken to protect children's rights in a changing world, warns UNICEF in its flagship report released today on World Children's Day. Child rights and the financial industry Media 5. November 2024 A new study by UNICEF and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein examines the extent of influence that the financial industry has on the lives of children and how it can help protect children’s rights. World Polio Day: 85 percent of children affected live in crisis areas Media 24. October 2024 Today is World Polio Day. Children are particularly affected by polio in fragile and conflict-affected countries. UNICEF warns that the number of polio cases in these countries has more than doubled in the last five years. World Food Day: Almost 2 million severely malnourished children at risk of death Media 15. October 2024 UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment International Day oft the Girl: One in eight girls has experienced rape or sexual assault Media 11. October 2024 More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today. Z Zurich Foundation and UNICEF expand global partnership for youth mental health Media 10. October 2024 The partnership, which has already positively impacted the lives of more than 900,000 adolescents and caregivers, aims to support at least 11 million people by 2027. Lebanon: More than 690 children injured Media 4. October 2024 UNICEF calls for a ceasefire to protect children as physical injuries and psychological suffering rise dramatically. Lebanon: ‘Tragedy upon tragedy’ Media 26. September 2024 As violence escalates between Lebanon and Israel, UNICEF warns of dire consequences for children on both sides of the conflict. UNICEF steps up support after Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Media 12. September 2024 As the number of mpox cases continues to rise across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNICEF is stepping up its support to the government to protect and save the lives of children under 15 years of age who account for about 60 per cent of suspected cases and 80 per cent of deaths this year. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next page ›› Last page Last »
UNICEF needs 9.9 billion US dollars for humanitarian aid Media 5. December 2024 UNICEF today launched an appeal for US$9.9 billion to provide life-saving emergency assistance to 109 million children in 146 countries affected by conflict and crisis in 2025.
The future of childhood is at stake Media 20. November 2024 The future of children is at stake if urgent action is not taken to protect children's rights in a changing world, warns UNICEF in its flagship report released today on World Children's Day.
Child rights and the financial industry Media 5. November 2024 A new study by UNICEF and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein examines the extent of influence that the financial industry has on the lives of children and how it can help protect children’s rights.
World Polio Day: 85 percent of children affected live in crisis areas Media 24. October 2024 Today is World Polio Day. Children are particularly affected by polio in fragile and conflict-affected countries. UNICEF warns that the number of polio cases in these countries has more than doubled in the last five years.
World Food Day: Almost 2 million severely malnourished children at risk of death Media 15. October 2024 UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment
International Day oft the Girl: One in eight girls has experienced rape or sexual assault Media 11. October 2024 More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today.
Z Zurich Foundation and UNICEF expand global partnership for youth mental health Media 10. October 2024 The partnership, which has already positively impacted the lives of more than 900,000 adolescents and caregivers, aims to support at least 11 million people by 2027.
Lebanon: More than 690 children injured Media 4. October 2024 UNICEF calls for a ceasefire to protect children as physical injuries and psychological suffering rise dramatically.
Lebanon: ‘Tragedy upon tragedy’ Media 26. September 2024 As violence escalates between Lebanon and Israel, UNICEF warns of dire consequences for children on both sides of the conflict.
UNICEF steps up support after Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Media 12. September 2024 As the number of mpox cases continues to rise across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UNICEF is stepping up its support to the government to protect and save the lives of children under 15 years of age who account for about 60 per cent of suspected cases and 80 per cent of deaths this year.
