East Asia and the Pacific

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BANGKOK, 4 April 2024 – New data released by UNICEF reveals an alarming increase in civilian casualties – including many children – caused by the use of landmines and other explosive ordnance used by different parties in the escalating conflict in Myanmar.   Data released by UNICEF on International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance shows that…

“UNICEF is appalled by the deaths of four school children and two teachers as the result of an air strike on two schools in Kayah state, eastern Myanmar, on Monday. “The children who died were aged between 12 and 14. Many more were injured. More than 100 children were in school at the time of the strikes. “UNICEF strongly condemns any strikes…

Situation reports are the main reporting tool to monitor UNICEF’s humanitarian response. They provide an update on the situation and needs of children in a country or region, as well as information on UNICEF’s response and funding requirements.

BEIJING, 22 December 2023 – The first batch of humanitarian supplies for children provided by UNICEF is starting to arrive in Jishishan, Gansu Province, China, which was impacted by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the area. The supplies contain 44,500 winter clothes, including coats, pants and sweatshirts for 30,000 young children and…

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in East Asia and the Pacific; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the…, East Asia and the Pacific remains the most disaster-prone region in the world. In 2023, theregion experienced cyclones, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and drought as well as civil and intercommunal conflict. The El Niño weather phenomenon is predicted to increase extreme weather events and slow-onset disasters in the region,…, Key statistics, Health icon 11.8 million children missed first dose of measles vaccine Nutrition icon 1.5 million children affected by severe wasting Wash icon 81 million people lack basic water services earthquake icon 64 million people affected by disasters in Asia-Pacific, Funding requirements for 2024, Regional needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, East Asia and the Pacific remains the most disaster-prone region in the world. Children born in the region today are experiencing six times as many climate-related disasters as their grandparents. More than 210 million children are highly exposed to cyclones; 140 million to water scarcity; and 120 million to coastal flooding. Several countries…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, Across the region, with technical assistance from the UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, UNICEF country offices will focus on enhancing their own emergency preparedness and response capabilities, as well as those of their government counterparts and civil society and private sector partners. This will be done through establishing…, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/eap HumanitarianAction for Children East Asia and Pacific RegionHIGHLIGHTS East Asia and the Pacific remains the most disaster-prone region in the world.1 In 2023, theregion experienced cyclones, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and drought as well as civil and intercommunal conflict. The El Nio…

“We were so worried,” remembers Sok Mom, looking in the distance. Her two sons, Seyha and Vatana, had fallen badly sick with diarrhea. The nearest health centre was over 3 kilometres away, and with no road to get there, they rushed to reach it in a fishing boat. Mom and her boys live on the edge of a tributary of the mighty Mekong River in…

Situation reports are the main reporting tool to monitor UNICEF’s humanitarian response. They provide an update on the situation and needs of children in a country or region, as well as information on UNICEF’s response and funding requirements.

MANILA, 27 May 2023 - Typhoon Mawar (local name Betty) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today and will remain a Super Typhoon this weekend. Government forecasts possible heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides north of the Philippines. UNICEF expresses its concern for children and families who continue to pay the price for…

BANGKOK, 24 May 2023 – More than any other region, children in the East Asia and Pacific region are having to survive multiple, often overlapping climate and environmental hazards and shocks, according to the latest UNICEF regional report ‘Over the Tipping Point’. The report highlights the urgent need to invest in climate-smart social services and…

UNICEF produces annual reports across our country offices, regional offices and headquarter divisions. For global reports, including the UNICEF Annual Report and our flagship publications, visit our  /research-and-reports Research and Reports  hub.

NEW YORK/BANGKOK/NEPAL, 16 May 2023 – The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha – which tore through parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday – is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families, including many already living in dire conditions. Even as the worst of the storm has passed, the risk of…