05 December 2022

Afghanistan Refugees 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 Afghanistan refugees; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, More than 7 million Afghans of varying status are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in search of protection and asylum. With the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan still dire and fluid, new refugee influxes are expected in 2023. Hosting countries will require additional preparedness…, Key planned results for 2023, Nutrition icon 385,059 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 235,882 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 490,390 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 1.5 million people reached with critical WASH supplies, Funding requirements for 2023, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The dire humanitarian and economic situation in Afghanistan, coupled with its volatile political environment, continues to drive Afghan children and families into neighbouring countries in search of protection and asylum. Seven million Afghans of varying status live in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF will continue working with national governments, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, other United Nations agencies and civil society organizations to ensure the rights of Afghan children and families on the move are protected. Guided by the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF will…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2022, 2023 www.unicef.org/appeals/afghanistan-outflow HumanitarianAction for Children Afghanistan RefugeesHIGHLIGHTS1 More than 7 million Afghans of varying status are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in search of protection and asylum.2 With the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan still…
05 December 2022

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, An acute economic crisis since early 2022 has caused severe food insecurity in Sri Lanka, and the situation is predicted to deteriorate between October 2022 and February 2023. An estimated 6.2 million people (28 per cent of the population) are moderately acute food insecure, while 66,000 people are severely acute food insecure. Two in five…, Key planned results for 2023, Health icon 1.2 million children and women accessing primary health care Nutrition icon 430,000 children receiving micronutrient powder Education icon 665,690 children receiving individual learning materials Social inclusion icon 121,769 households reached with UNICEF-funded humanitarian cash transfers, Funding requirements for 2023, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Sri Lanka is in the middle of an acute economic crisis that is expected to continue throughout 2023, with an estimated 6.2 million people, including 2.9 million children, in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in 2023. In a context of soaring inflation, heightened income insecurity and scarce availability of essential products (e.g., food, fuel…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, Since the onset of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, UNICEF has continued to support the strengthening of the government-led systems through the complementary provision of life-saving assistance. This work is carried out in partnership with other United Nations agencies and civil society organizations and addresses the needs of vulnerable children…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2022, 2023 www.unicef.org/appeals HumanitarianAction for Children Sri LankaHIGHLIGHTS1 An acute economic crisis since early 2022 has caused severe food insecurity in Sri Lanka, and the situation is predicted to deteriorate between October 2022 and February 2023.2 An estimated 6.2 million people (28 per cent of the population) are moderately acute food…