Tens of thousands of families displaced by fighting in DR Congo’s South Kivu as UNICEF scales up humanitarian response
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Press Release )Children face killings, recruitment by armed groups, and sexual violence as conflict cripples schools, health services, and access to clean water.
World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet by 2030
Stories & Blogs UNEP (Press Release )The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must accelerate, the official progress report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and the Internat
Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children – UNICEF
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Press Release )First-ever estimates on sexual violence in childhood reveal alarming prevalence, with devastating impact on children.
Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic marks latest milestone for child survival
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Press Release )With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children
An entire generation of children in Sudan faces a catastrophe as the war enters its second year
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Press Release )Continued brutal hostilities and potential famine creating ominous conditions for tragic loss of children’s lives
At UNEA-6, Heads of State call for greater cooperation on the environment
Stories & Blogs UNEP (Press Release )World leaders expressed determination to accelerate multilateral action on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution.
UN Environment Assembly advances collaborative action on triple planetary crisis
Stories & Blogs UNEP (Press Release )Member States delivering 15 resolutions aiming to boost multilateral efforts to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss and pollution.
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on states to take action in first guidance on children's rights and the environment, with a focus on climate change
Stories & Blogs UNICEF (Press Release )In the face of the deepening climate crisis, the Committee specified obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.