Humanitarian action and emergencies

Political turmoil, civil unrest, violence, crippling poverty and natural disasters: This deadly combination is jeopardizing the well-being and future of Haiti’s children. More than 3 million children – the highest number on record in Haiti – require humanitarian support.   Despite the insecure and volatile environment, UNICEF is working with…, Donate to support UNICEF’s work for Haiti’s children, Recent news and features, What’s happening in Haiti?, Even before the current crisis, Haiti was the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country, having experienced decades of inadequate basic services and a lack of human capital development, combined with extremely high inequality, marginalization and social exclusion.   These challenges have been compounded by the proliferation of armed groups who are…, Haiti crisis snapshot, How is the crisis affecting children in Haiti?, A woman looks up to the side while cradling her baby in her arms. Children and families are enduring relentless waves of brutal violence perpetrated by armed groups. Each day brings new horrors, the loss of loved ones, homes destroyed, and an ever-present shadow of fear. Children are being killed or injured on their way to school, while women and…, How is UNICEF helping children in Haiti?, A boy smiling brightly sticks his hand into a black school bag with the UNICEF logo that he is holding in his lap. Despite the highly volatile environment, UNICEF is stepping up efforts to protect families and provide life-saving support, including for those who are trapped and cut off from essential services. Together with the Government and…, Donate to support UNICEF’s work for Haiti’s children

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti –“It used to be very calm in my neighbourhood,” says 9-year-old Jean* as he recalls how life used to be in the Savane Pistache area of the capital, Port-au-Prince. “I could go to school. I could visit the doctor when I was sick. I could play with my friends. And I could eat as much as I wanted.” “But everything changed…

NEW YORK, 22 April 2024: "Excellencies, good afternoon. It is good to be with you. "Thank you to Ambassador Frazier for hosting this discussion during Malta’s Security Council presidency, and for inviting me to brief you on the worsening humanitarian situation in Haiti. "Today, I am speaking both as UNICEF Executive Director, and as the designated…

PORT AU PRINCE/NEW YORK, 26 March 2024 - The alarming surge in armed violence in areas of Haiti is creating heightened risk of furthering a malnutrition crisis in the country, UNICEF warned today. The recent findings from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis indicate an alarming 19 per cent increase in the number of…

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.

NEW YORK, 6 March 2024 – “As violence and lawlessness in Haiti reaches a new and terrifying level, the resolve of the international community and local stakeholders to protect and support the Haitian people must be strengthened. “Haiti has been gripped by consecutive years of horrific violence, which in the last few days has been marked by an…

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.

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. 

PORT-AU-PRINCE, 8 February 2024 – UNICEF is deeply concerned by recent reports highlighting the violence faced and witnessed by children during the current socio-political events in Haiti. We urge all stakeholders to ensure that children are protected, regardless of their situation. Protecting children should be the priority. UNICEF calls on…

PORT-AU-PRINCE/NEW YORK, January 29, 2024 –The surge in armed violence across Haiti has triggered a profound humanitarian crisis, with the number of internally displaced children soaring to 170,000. This alarming figure represents a twofold increase from last year, highlighting the rapidly deteriorating situation and its deep impact on the country…

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. 

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 Iraq; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, More than 25,000 Iraqis in northeast Syria, of whom 64 per cent are children and 26 per cent women, are expected to return to Iraq; UNICEF is supporting the return and reintegration of these children and women, who have acute protection, health and education needs. In areas that were affected by the 2013–2017 conflict in Iraq, unmet needs persist…, Key planned targets, Child protection icon 29,202 women and children accessing gender-based violence mitigation, prevention, response Education icon 300,000 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Child protection icon 15,827 children and adolescent returnees from Al-Hol accessing rehabilitation and reintegration services Wash icon…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Humanitarian needs linked to the 2013–2017 conflict in Iraq persist, further compounded by emerging challenges linked to a changing climate. Authorities have taken over many services supporting displaced people, yet the transitions for protection and education remain incomplete. With the fiscal crisis in the Kurdish Region of Iraq, there is a risk…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF's multi-pronged humanitarian strategy in Iraq focuses on delivering humanitarian services to vulnerable children, providing reintegration support to returnees and contributing to peacebuilding and strengthening national systems to meet the longer-term needs of the Iraqi people. As Iraq transitions from receiving humanitarian assistance to…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/iraq HumanitarianAction for Children IraqHIGHLIGHTS More than 25,000 Iraqis in northeast Syria, of whom 64 per cent are children and 26 per cent women, are expected to return to Iraq; UNICEF is supporting the return and reintegration of these children and women, who have acute protection, health and education needs. In…