Humanitarian action and emergencies

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 South Asia; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Approximately 80 million people, including more than 35 million children, are projected to need humanitarian assistance in South Asia in 2024 due to sudden-onset, cyclical and protracted emergencies, including natural disasters, disease outbreaks and human-caused crises. UNICEF will support life-saving humanitarian interventions through…, Key statistics, Health icon 18.6 million people in need of health assistance Nutrition icon 17.4 million people in need of nutrition assistance Child protection icon 1.5 million children in need of protection services Education icon 6.1 million children in need of education support Wash icon 17.9 million people in need of WASH support, Funding requirements for 2024, Regional needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, South Asia is home to more than 625 million children, many of whom are at risk of exposure to sudden-onset and protracted emergencies including floods, cyclones, earthquakes, droughts and public health emergencies, as well as economic crises, political turmoil and malnutrition. In 2023, more than 55 million children in South Asia required…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, The South Asia Regional Office will prioritize life-saving humanitarian responses to new, protracted and cyclical emergencies. Multisectoral responses remain a priority to alleviate the suffering of crisis-affected children and families. The Regional Office will support all countries by ensuring high-quality and effective humanitarian responses…, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/rosa HumanitarianAction for Children South Asia RegionHIGHLIGHTS Approximately 80 million people,2 including more than 35 million children, are projected to need humanitarian assistance in South Asia in 2024 due to sudden-onset, cyclical and protracted emergencies, including natural disasters, disease outbreaks and…

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 Zimbabwe; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, In 2024, an estimated 2.6 million people, including 1.7 million children, are projected to require urgent humanitarian assistance in Zimbabwe due to the El Niño-induced drought, a food and nutrition crisis, floods, regional migration and the cholera outbreak. A total of 1.7 million people will need life-saving health, HIV and nutrition services. A…, Key planned targets, Health icon 1.8 million children and women accessing primary health care Nutrition icon 18,375 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Education icon 130,518 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 430,379 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Zimbabwe continues to grapple with such climate-related disasters as floods and extremely dry weather phenomena, including the anticipated El Niño-induced drought. The drought is projected to result in livelihood loss, water scarcity and disruption of social protection services and healthy food environments that support good diets. A total of 2.7…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, To cover the most acute needs of the multiple and converging hazards affecting people in Zimbabwe, UNICEF'shumanitarian strategy will focus on revitalizing cluster and sector coordination mechanisms, increasing response capacity, intensifying risk communication and community engagement and advancing evidence-based monitoring. Accountability to…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/zimbabwe HumanitarianAction for Children ZimbabweHIGHLIGHTS In 2024, an estimated 2.6 million people, including 1.7 million children, are projected to require urgent humanitarian assistance in Zimbabwe due to the El Nio-induced drought, a food and nutrition crisis, floods, regional migration and the cholera outbreak. A…

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 on the move in Mexico and Central America; the strategies that we are using to respond to these…, Appeal highlights, More families with children are migrating across Mexico and Central America, fleeing poverty and violence, a phenomenon that is pushing the number of children and families on the move transiting the subregion to record highs. Climate-related events (e.g., the El Niño weather pattern) and other crises threaten areas already affected by food…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 465,371 primary caregivers receiving infant and young child feeding counselling Child protection icon 471,590 women and children accessing gender-based violence mitigation, prevention, response Education icon 195,892 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 1 million people accessing a…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Migration flows across Mexico and Central America are multidirectional and interconnected, with many countries acting simultaneously as places of origin, transit and destination. The number of migrants crossing through the Darien border to Panama hit record-high figures in 2023, with close to 409,000 entries between January and September 2023,…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, As the increased flow of migrants across Mexico and Central America continues, straining national and local services, UNICEF will continue working alongside governments and partners, providing children and families with access to basic services throughout their migration journey. These efforts are guided by the Core Commitments for Children in…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/mexico-and-central-america HumanitarianAction for Children Mexico and Central America: Children on the move andother crisesHIGHLIGHTS1 More families with children are migrating across Mexico and Central America, fleeing poverty and violence, a phenomenon that is pushing the number of children and families on the move…

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 the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations…, Health icon 1.2 million children and women accessing primary health care Nutrition icon 300,000 children receiving micronutrient powder Education icon 516,500 children receiving individual learning materials Wash icon 2.2 million people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Despite moderate signs of economic recovery, structural problems and a protracted crisis persist in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Chronic inflation undercuts households’ purchasing power, and the impact of all these factors on children's lives is mounting. The price of the basic food basket has increased steadily,  reaching 112 minimum…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF, with a solid geographic footprint in the country in the form of numerous field offices, has refined its focus and defined its scope of action in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, prioritizing territories where it can have greater impact while optimizing resources. UNICEF will continue working to increase the efficiency and…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/venezuela HumanitarianAction for Children Bolivarian Republic of VenezuelaHIGHLIGHTS The lives of children in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela continue to be buffeted by the impact of the country's persistent economic crisis, a structural and situational crisis that has had a deep impact on society and especially 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 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…

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 Central African Republic; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the…, Appeal highlights, Violence, population movements and natural disasters continue to weigh heavily on the children of the Central African Republic. Despite some decrease in insecurity and conflict-related violence , 2.8 million people (nearly half of the country’s population) will require humanitarian assistance in 2024. This includes 1.3 million children. UNICEF's…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 764,891 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 350,000 people with safe and accessible channels to report sexual exploitation and abuse Wash icon 250,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water Social inclusion icon 180,000 vulnerable people recently affected by shocks benefiting from life-saving…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic remains concerning. Violence, displacement, natural disasters continue to affect people, particularly those in the most vulnerable areas. Between October 2022 and September 2023, more than 224,195 individuals experienced at least one shock that triggered the need for a humanitarian…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will prioritize child-centred, life-saving interventions and risk reduction to support displaced people, returnees and host communities affected by shocks. The UNICEF-led Rapid Response Mechanism will gather alerts, assess needs and provide critical, multisectoral life-saving interventions, including WASH, health and nutrition…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/car HumanitarianAction for Children Central African RepublicHIGHLIGHTS Violence, population movements and natural disasters continue to weigh heavily on the children of the Central African Republic. Despite some decrease in insecurity and conflict-related violence, 2.8 million people (nearly half of the countrys…

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 crisis affecting children in Türkiye; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, On 6 February 2023, two major earthquakes with magnitudes 7.7 and 7.6 struck southeastern Türkiye, impacting 15.6 million people, including 1.8 million refugees, in 11 provinces. As of November 2023, 7.9 million people, including 3.2 million children, remained in need of humanitarian assistance. Protracted displacement, overstretched social…, Key planned targets, Child protection icon 1.3 million children and caregivers accessing mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 1.5 million children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 1.8 million people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water Social inclusion icon 164,000 households reached with…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Two major, devastating earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude struck southeastern Türkiye in February 2023, impacting the lives of 15.6 million people, including 1.8 million refugees, in 11 affected provinces. In August 2023, 7.9 million people, including 3.2 million children, remained in need of humanitarian assistance. The earthquakes destroyed…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, Under the leadership of the Government of Türkiye, UNICEF will continue to work with partners to complement national efforts to address the remaining humanitarian needs of children and families in formal and informal settlements and residential areas in earthquake-affected provinces. UNICEF will provide critical humanitarian assistance through…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/turkiye HumanitarianAction for Children TrkiyeHIGHLIGHTS On 6 February 2023, two major earthquakes with magnitudes 7.7 and 7.6 struck southeastern Trkiye, impacting 15.6 million people, including 1.8 million refugees, in 11 provinces.1 As of November 2023, 7.9 million people, including 3.2 million children, remained in…

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 the Middle East and North Africa; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and…, Children in the Middle East and North Africa face life-threatening situations and multiple vulnerabilities caused by a variety of natural and social hazards, protracted and acute armed conflicts, public health emergencies and climate change-related disasters. UNICEF prioritizes emergency preparedness and response to meet the immediate humanitarian…, Key statistics, Health icon 83.9 million people in need of health and nutrition assistance Child protection icon 34 million children in need of protection services Education icon 36.9 million children in need of education support Wash icon 59 million people lack access to safe water, Funding requirements for 2024, Regional needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The Middle East and North Africa region faces unprecedented challenges, including the impact of protracted and changing crises, compounded by the consequences of climate change. Humanitarian situations and conflicts have diminished national and local capacities and infrastructure. Governance fragility, natural hazards and other global crises have…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In accordance with the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF's strategy is to meet immediate humanitarian needs while also building the capacity of national and local civil society partners to address existing and emerging vulnerabilities and ensure the protection and promotion of child rights in humanitarian action. UNICEF…, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/mena HumanitarianAction for Children Middle East and North Africa RegionHIGHLIGHTS Children in the Middle East and North Africa face life-threatening situations and multiple vulnerabilities caused by a variety of natural and social hazards, protracted and acute armed conflicts, public health emergencies and climate…

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 Cameroon; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, In Cameroon, 4.7 million people (including 2.5 million children, 2.4 million women and 705,000 people with disabilities) urgently require humanitarian assistance due complex and multifaceted crises: armed conflict causing internal and cross-border displacement, intercommunal violence, disease outbreaks (including cholera and measles) and seasonal…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 111,817 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 341,000 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 556,304 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 140,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The people of Cameroon continue to grapple with difficult conditions emerging from conflict in the Lake Chad Basin, an influx of refugees from the Central African Republic and ongoing tensions in Cameroon's North-West and South-West Regions. The Far North Region continues to be affected by natural disasters and conflict, with 246 attacks reported…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF's strategy, aligned with the inter-agency Humanitarian Needs Overview and Humanitarian Response Plan, navigates Cameroon’s multifaceted humanitarian landscape. Prioritiy areas include North-West, South-West, East and Far North Regions. UNICEF has a co-leadership role in the localization strategy in Cameroon, and is enhancing its presence in…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/cameroon HumanitarianAction for Children CameroonHIGHLIGHTS1 In Cameroon, 4.7 million people (including 2.5 million children, 2.4 million women and 705,000 people with disabilities) urgently require humanitarian assistance due complex and multifaceted crises: armed conflict causing internal and cross-border displacement…

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 Ethiopia; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, Children and women throughout Ethiopia remain at high risk for protection concerns and other harms stemming from armed conflict and violence, climate shocks and stressors, multiple disease outbreaks, new refugee influxes and large-scale population displacements. Twenty million people require humanitarian assistance, including 15.4 million children…, Key planned targets, Health icon 2.9 million children and women accessing primary health care Child protection icon 188,014 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Wash icon 4.9 million people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water Social inclusion icon 265,000 households reached with UNICEF-funded…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Armed conflict and intercommunal violence, climate hazards, disease outbreaks, acute food insecurity and high inflation are contributing to large-scale population displacements, and continue cause a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia. People's difficulties are compounded by humanitarian access constraints, the suspension of…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will continue its timely, principled, child-centred humanitarian assistance in Ethiopia on a ‘no-regrets’ basis. Multiple and integrated streams of work will be carried out in close partnership with the Government and with local and international humanitarian actors. The people who are hardest to reach, those who are in the most…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/ethiopia HumanitarianAction for Children EthiopiaHIGHLIGHTS1 Children and women throughout Ethiopia remain at high risk for protection concerns and other harms stemming from armed conflict and violence, climate shocks and stressors, multiple disease outbreaks, new refugee influxes and large-scale population…

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 Haiti; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, Haitians are facing some of the worst human rights violations and threats to their lives in the country’s recent history. The result has been chronic and acute humanitarian needs, including unprecedented levels of gender-based violence. Prolonged political turmoil, disease outbreaks, disasters and escalating armed violence persist, resulting in 3…, Key planned targets, Health icon 652,400 children and women accessing primary health care Child protection icon 448,743 children, youth, parents and community leaders sensitized on recruitment and use of children by armed groups Education icon 502,123 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 884,000 people accessing a…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, After two years of continuous crisis in Haiti and repeated calls for the intervention of an international force, the Security Council approved the deployment of a security mission to Haiti through Resolution 2699 in October 2023. The Multinational Security Support mission is mandated to support the restoration of security and pave the way for…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will maintain its focus on immediate humanitarian life-saving responses and contribute to nexus strategies where possible. Interventions will be tailored to theneeds of specific population groups: those living in areas directly affected by armed violence, those who are internally displaced, repatriated migrants and border…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/haiti HumanitarianAction for Children HaitiHIGHLIGHTS1 Haitians are facing some of the worst human rights violations and threats to their lives in the countrys recent history. The result has been chronic and acute humanitarian needs, including unprecedented levels of gender-based violence. Prolonged political turmoil,…

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 Burkina Faso; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, The people of Burkina Faso continue to experience a multidimensional humanitarian crisis that has worsened since 2019. More than 2 million people are displaced inside the country. A de facto blockade by armed groups of areas where more than 1 million people live or have sought refuge has deprived people of free movement and necessary supplies. And…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 179,252 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 800,000 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 750,642 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 800,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Burkina Faso, a landlocked country with an estimated population of 20 million, continues to be affected by a crisis whose hallmarks are armed conflict/insecurity; economic hardship; demographic pressure; political fragility and climate change-related shocks. This all has significant consequences on the country's sustainable development and on…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will continue to support the Government to address the most urgent needs of 3 million people affected by recurrent and protracted humanitarian crises, including 2.5 million children. UNICEF will strengthen the core strategic pillars that have guided its multisectoral programme delivery and will use a humanitarian–development–peace…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/burkina-faso HumanitarianAction for Children Burkina FasoHIGHLIGHTS1 The people of Burkina Faso continue to experience a multidimensional humanitarian crisis that has worsened since 2019. More than 2 million people2 are displaced inside the country. A de facto blockade by armed groups of areas where more than 1 million…