©UNICEF/UN067453/Souleiman The role of water in conflicts around the world. When you think of the ways in which wars and conflicts are fought, water wouldn’t immediately come to mind, but in many conflicts, restricting or controlling the access to water can be used as a weapon. It has happened throughout history, across the globe. When […]
© UNICEF/UN051120/Khuzaie When children have access to safe water, toilets and soap for handwashing at school, they have a better environment to study, to learn and to realize their full potential. When schools have safe water, toilets and soap for handwashing, children have a healthy learning environment, and girls are more likely to attend when […]
© UNICEF/UN0149885/Dejongh For every child, opportunity Day in and day out, UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the most vulnerable children and young people. To give them a childhood in which they’re protected, healthy and educated, and the opportunity to fulfil their vast potential. Here are 10 examples of how […]
© UNICEF HK/2017 HONG KONG, 14 AUGUST 2018 – The Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) announced that the enrolment for the UNICEF Charity Run 2018 (UNICEF Charity Run) commences at noon today. Entering its 13th year, the UNICEF Charity Run is calling for 13,500 runners to join forces together and be a companion […]
Attributable to Geert Cappelaere, UNICEF Regional Director in the Middle East and North Africa “NO Excuses anymore! “Again, many children were reportedly killed and injured today as a school bus was attacked in Sa’ada in northern Yemen. “All of these children are reportedly under the age of 15 years old. “Does the world really need […]
© UNICEF/2018/Uzbekistan Azima, a 16-year-old has everything it takes to be a true champion in changing perceptions about people living with HIV and AIDS in Uzbekistan. She dreams about the day when people in her country will stop seeing people living with HIV as threat to society. I was born prematurely at seven months. The […]
©UNICEF/UN0221028/Rich How solar-powered water systems are helping children in remote communities like Yambio access clean water in health centres, schools and homes In countries like South Sudan, access to clean water is crucial for survival in the dry season. In the rainy season, clean water helps keep the community safe from diseases like cholera. A solar-powered water system in Yambio has […]
© UN0221774/Ukraine/2018/Vlasova Dany Stolbunov, 20, born with HIV, speaks on a megaphone during the social protest “We Want and We Walk” for the freedom and safety of mass actions. “I want my city to be free, open and safe — that’s why I am here today.” My name is Yana Panfilova. I am from Ukraine, […]
![[DRAFT CAPTION] MURUN – Mother Tugszaya Chuluunbaatar (25) with her unnamed babies (2 days), in the health centre in Murun, Mongolia on the 28th of February 2018. She is pictured together with nurse Snebish (30 yrs). CREDIT: Ilvy Njiokiktjien VII Photo Agency](https://www.unicef.org.hk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/UN0188826-1200x800.jpg)
© UNICEF/UN0188826/Njiokiktjien VII Photo Breastfeeding within an hour after birth is critical for saving newborn lives NEW YORK/GENEVA/ASHGABAT/HONG KONG, 31 July 2018 – An estimated 78 million babies – or three in five – are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at higher risk of death and disease and making them […]
© UNICEF/UN0143426/Alsamai UNICEF calls for immediate halt to attacks on water facilities and civilian infrastructure in Yemen Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore SANA’A/NEW YORK/HONG KONG, 1 August 2018 – “Attacks against civilian facilities and services are unacceptable, inhumane and in breach of the basic laws of war. “Ongoing violence and repeated attacks […]