Humanitarian action and emergencies

GENEVA, 30 April 2024 – “A new report from UNICEF in Lebanon underscores the deepening suffering of children in the country, as Lebanon grapples with a cascade of crises, compounded by conflict. “The report, Caught in the Crossfire: The Impact of Six Months of Conflict on Children in Lebanon, finds a surge in humanitarian needs across Lebanon, on…

BEIRUT, 30 April 2024 – Ongoing hostilities in southern Lebanon are taking a devastating toll on the population, forcing approximately over 90,000 people – including 30,000 children – from their homes. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Public Health, 8 children are among the 344 people killed and 75 children among the 1359 people…

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.  

ADDIS ABABA, 1 March 2024 – During a five-day visit to Ethiopia, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Ted Chaiban, urged the international community to immediately scale up their support for children and families to avert a deepening humanitarian catastrophe throughout the country. “Ethiopia is facing multiple crises and needs are outpacing our…

BEIRUT, 13 December 2023 – The impact of Lebanon’s unrelenting, overlapping crises continues to worsen, increasingly robbing children of their education and forcing many into child labour, as parents struggle with ever-diminishing resources With data collected in November 2023, UNICEF analysis reveals further deterioration in almost every aspect…

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 Syrian refugees and other affected populations in Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt; the strategies that…, Appeal highlights, As the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic enters its thirteenth year, 6.8 million refugees in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye remain in need of support. Refugees in the region rely heavily on humanitarian assistance provided by the international community, and host countries have ongoing challenges in absorbing them into their…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 399,000 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 422,700 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 1.7 million children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 3.3 million people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Refugees from the Syrian Arab Republic account for almost one in five refugees globally and Syrian children born in 2011, when the conflict began, are entering their teenage years. Large-scale voluntary return to their country in safety and dignity remains unlikely. Host countries – Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Türkiye – have experienced…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In line with its mandate, UNICEF’s humanitarian response has two simultaneous approaches to supporting Syrian refugees and other vulnerable populations: providing urgent relief while addressing longer-term needs. UNICEF’s interventions aim to save lives, alleviate suffering and protect the rights of affected populations, wherever there are…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/syrian-refugees HumanitarianAction for Children Syrian Refugees and Other Vulnerable PopulationsHIGHLIGHTS As the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic enters its thirteenth year, 6.8 million1 refugees in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Trkiye remain in need of support.2, 3 Refugees in the region rely heavily on…

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 Eastern and Southern Africa; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the…, In 2024, 12 countries will be covered under the Eastern and Southern Africa regional appeal. 1 Approximately 14.5 million people, including 6.6 million children, will require humanitarian assistance due to El Niño-induced climatic shocks, public health emergencies, economic deterioration, civil/political unrest and population displacements. In the…, Key statistics, Health icon 7.6 million children and women accessing primary healthcare Nutrition icon 8.4 million people in need of nutrition assistance Child protection icon 4.5 million children in need of protection services Education icon 5.5 million children in need of access to school Wash icon 9.3 million people lack access to safe water, Funding requirements for 2024, Regional needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Approximately 14.5 million people, including 6.6 million children, will require humanitarian assistance in the 12 countries covered in this appeal in 2024. El Niño climate-related shocks, malnutrition, public health emergencies (including outbreaks of cholera, measles, mumps, dengue, malaria and other diseases), civil/political unrest, conflict,…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In line with government efforts and UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office will provide multisectoral technical, operational and advocacy support to the 12 country offices covered by this appeal. This support, leveraging ongoing regular programming, will strengthen an…, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/esa HumanitarianAction for Children Eastern and Southern Africa RegionHIGHLIGHTS In 2024, 12 countries will be covered under the Eastern and Southern Africa regional appeal.1 Approximately 14.5 million people,2 including 6.6 million children,3 will require humanitarian assistance due to El Nio-induced climatic shocks, 4…

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. 

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 Lebanon; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, Lebanon’s unprecedented economic and financial crisis has pushed individuals and families towards extreme vulnerabilities. An increasing number of people can no longer afford basic commodities and services. The reemergence of cholera in September 2022 is posing an additional risk to vulnerable people, especially children. Approximately 2.1 million…, Key planned results for 2023, Health icon 180,000 children and women accessing primary health care Nutrition icon 100,000 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 16,722 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 100 vulnerable public schools will be provided with solar panels, Funding requirements for 2023, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Since 2019, Lebanon has endured a complex economic and financial crisis that has been further compounded by political deadlock and deteriorating social stability and systems. Internal and external shocks such as the cholera outbreak in 2022, the Beirut Port explosion in 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic have worsened the crisis as people's capacity…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In Lebanon, UNICEF will address the humanitarian needs of vulnerable children and young people by sustaining integrated programming and linkages to a longer-term strategy where possible. UNICEF will ensure the impartiality, neutrality and independence of its assistance, strengthen risk management, and balance the delivery of services through…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, August 2023, 2023 Revision 1 (August 2023) www.unicef.org/appeals/lebanon HumanitarianAction for Children LebanonHIGHLIGHTS Lebanons unprecedented economic and financial crisis has pushed individuals and families towards extreme vulnerabilities. An increasing number of people can no longer afford basic commodities and services. The reemergence of cholera 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.

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.