East Asia and the Pacific

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…

Updated 12 May 2024, What is the Rohingya crisis? , When hundreds of thousands of terrified Rohingya refugees began flooding onto the beaches and paddy fields of southern Bangladesh in August 2017, it was the children who caught many people’s attention. As the refugees – almost 60 per cent of whom were children – poured across the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh, they brought with them accounts…, How is the Rohingya crisis affecting children?, While basic services have been provided, children still face disease outbreaks, malnutrition, inadequate educational opportunities and the risks related to neglect, exploitation and violence including gender-based violence risks, child marriage and child labour. Meanwhile, annual cycles of heavy monsoon and cyclones pose substantial risks to both…, Crisis snapshot, What is UNICEF doing to help Rohingya children? , UNICEF has been on the ground in the refugee camps in Bangladesh from day one, and is still there for every Rohingya refugee child who needs clean water, health care, protection, nutritious food and education.  Working with the Government of Bangladesh and partners, UNICEF is helping provide water and sanitation, including the establishment of…, Recent Rohingya crisis news and features, What UNICEF is doing, Working with the government and partners, UNICEF is helping provide water and sanitation, including the establishment of diarrhoeal treatment centres, health services for children and pregnant women; support for access to quality education, including establishing learning centres; and is reaching children affected by violence, abuse and neglect…, Donate now to help save and change children’s lives, Results for Rohingya families, In 2023, UNICEF and partners:, More resources