Humanitarian action and emergencies

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. 

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…

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. 

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.

“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.  

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 Myanmar; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, The situation of children has worsened and remains a significant concern in Myanmar, with ongoing and escalating conflict leading to multiple displacements and the deterioration of social services in conflict-affected communities. Cyclone Mocha, which hit in May 2023, caused widespread destruction in five states, and seasonal monsoons negatively…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 418,000 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 1.7 million people with safe and accessible channels to report sexual exploitation and abuse Education icon 890,360 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 850,000 people reached with critical WASH supplies, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The worsening situation of children remains a significant concern in Myanmar, with ongoing and escalating conflict leading to multiple displacements and the deterioration of social services in conflict-affected communities. Nearly 2 million people were displaced internally as of the end of October 2023, including 306,200 people who had been…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF will implement evidence- and experience-based strategies to broaden the humanitarian response for children through its leadership roles in five inter-agency clusters and areas of responsibility. UNICEF will work with other United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations to ensure that humanitarian…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/myanmar HumanitarianAction for Children MyanmarHIGHLIGHTS The situation of children has worsened and remains a significant concern in Myanmar, with ongoing and escalating conflict leading to multiple displacements and the deterioration of social services in conflict-affected communities. Cyclone Mocha, which hit in May…

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 Madagascar; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, Prolonged drought, recurrent floods, cyclones and epidemics impact the already vulnerable population living in Madagascar's south and southeast regions. Climate change has increased the frequency of disasters, and the coming El Niño weather pattern will intensify their impacts. A projected 2.3 million people will require humanitarian assistance in…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 114,000 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 400,000 women and children accessing gender-based violence mitigation, prevention, response Education icon 370,000 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Social inclusion icon 46,500 households reached with UNICEF-…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Approximately 2.3 million people, a third of the population of the south and southeast regions of Madagascar, will need humanitarian assistance in 2024, due to devastating cyclones in 2022 and 2023 and intense drought in the south from 2019 to 2022. Seventeen districts in these regions are classified as crisis level (integrated food security phase…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In line with the national response of the Government of Madagascar, and complementing its partners' work, UNICEF will provide an ambitious, child-focused and rights-based humanitarian response. UNICEF supports the focus on anticipatory actions agreed to by the humanitarian community and continues to strengthen early warning systems and engage with…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/madagascar HumanitarianAction for Children MadagascarHIGHLIGHTS1,2 Prolonged drought, recurrent floods, cyclones and epidemics impact the already vulnerable population living in Madagascar's south and southeast regions. Climate change has increased the frequency of disasters, and the coming El Nio weather pattern will…

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.