12 December 2023

Pakistan Appeal

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 Pakistan; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, Pakistan’s most vulnerable children are at high risk from the harms of recurrent natural and human-caused disasters, whose impacts are deepened by entrenched inequality, climate change and political and economic uncertainty. Food insecurity, high malnutrition, soaring inflation and minimal access to essential social services heighten people’s…, Key planned targets, Health icon 1.3 million children vaccinated against measles Health icon 1.4 million children and women accessing primary health care Nutrition icon 217,891 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Wash icon 669,675 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Pakistan is highly susceptible to climate change, making it one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. And the impacts of climate change are intensifying, leading to frequent floods and extreme weather events that are converging with other challenges to create a difficult humanitarian situation, especially for the most vulnerable people. In…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF remains committed to delivering life-saving humanitarian and sustainable interventions aligned with its country programme of cooperation with Pakistan and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. To respond to emergencies and climate-related disasters, UNICEF has pre-positioned emergency supplies and developed contingency…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/pakistan HumanitarianAction for Children PakistanHIGHLIGHTS Pakistan's most vulnerable children are at high risk from the harms of recurrent natural and human-caused disasters, whose impacts are deepened by entrenched inequality, climate change and political and economic uncertainty. Food insecurity,1 high malnutrition,…
30 September 2023

Libya Appeal

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 Libya; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, On 10 September, Storm Daniel affected northeastern Libya with torrential rains and flash floods, causing two dams to burst and waves of water to inundate populated areas. The human toll and devastation are significant and life-saving humanitarian assistance is urgently needed. The protracted political crisis and past conflict in Libya have had a…, Key planned results for 2023, Child protection icon 172,204 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 93,088 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 50,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water Social inclusion icon 3,000 households reached with UNICEF-…, Funding requirements for 2023, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, While the 2020 peace process and the 2021 formation of the Libyan National Unity Government brought a wave of optimism, Libya remains ensnared by an intricate web of challenges, from its fragile security environment to an unpredictable political landscape. This volatile mix increases the risk of violence, further complicated by external factors…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In Libya, UNICEF is committed to providing immediate life-saving support, especially to individuals affected by Storm Daniel, internally displaced persons, refugees, migrants, with an emphasis on women and children. UNICEF's humanitarian approach aligns with national objectives from the Country Programme Document and the United Nations Sustainable…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, September 2023, 2023 Revision 1 (September 2023) www.unicef.org/appeals/libya HumanitarianAction for Children LibyaHIGHLIGHTS1 On 10 September, Storm Daniel affected northeastern Libya with torrential rains and flash floods, causing two dams to burst and waves of water to inundate populated areas. The human toll and devastation are significant and life-saving…