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., 2022, Philippines Humanitarian SitRepNo.12 Typhoon Rai Odette 1 Jan- 31Dec 2022 January - December 2022 Philippines Humanitarian Situation Report No.11 (Typhoon-Rai Odette) 17 Oct – 13 Nov2022 Nov 2022 Philippines Humanitarian Situation Report No.10 (Typhoon-Rai Odette) 12 Sep – 16 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 Philippines Humanitarian Situation Report No.9 (…

This letter was part of the Donate Doses Now campaign. The initiative on vaccine equity ran during 2021 and was led by UNICEF and partner organizations.  Many countries in Africa have recently experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases and remain at high risk of further surges. But measures to contain the virus threaten fragile economic growth, and the…, Letter signatories:,       Davido Ramla Ali Tendai Mtawarira Femi Kuti Serge Ibaka Niu Raza  Brian “B-Flow” Bwembya Angel McCoughtry Fabrice Ondoa Djaili Amadou Amal Extra Musica Smarty Aminata Makou Traore  J. Romeo Togba Leo "IPORTAY" Bright The Most Rev. Bishop Albert Chama  Calema Neyma Esther Chungu  Maps Maponyane  Winnie Byanyima Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki Teacher…, #DonateDosesNow, Low income countries, including in Africa, need more COVID-19 vaccines to meet demand, and there are enough doses available among well-supplied countries to reach the world’s most vulnerable people right now. Read more about UNICEF’s Donate Doses Now campaign .

Updated 12 May 2024, What’s happening in Central African Republic?, In December 2013, Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic, descended into a brutal bloodbath as the already fragile state was further weakened. Early signs of recovery and rebuilding soon gave way to a dramatic resurgence in fighting, with armed groups frequently targeting civilians rather than each other. Despite a February 2019 peace…, Central African Republic snapshot, Recent news and features about Central African Republic, How are children being affected?, Although security and stability have improved in parts of the country, Central African Republic remains one of the toughest places in the world to be a child. Around 70 per cent of the population lives in extreme poverty, while the infant mortality rate is one of the highest in the world. Millions of people continue to face violence, natural…, What is UNICEF doing to help?, Despite challenging security and access conditions, UNICEF and partners have continued to respond wherever possible. UNICEF is on the ground supporting efforts to release children from armed groups; reunifying separated or unaccompanied children with their families; providing appropriate psychosocial support to children affected by conflict;…, Results for children in Central African Republic, In 2023, UNICEF and partners:

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., 2023, End-of-Year 2023 July-October 2023 Jan-Jun 2023 Floods, April 2023 Floods, March 2023 Floods, February 2023, 2022, Pakistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 9, 1 January - 31 December 2022 31 December 2022 Pakistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 8 (floods) 15 Dec 2022 Floods, 15 December 2022 Floods, 30 November 2022 Floods, 14 November 2022 Floods, October 2022 UNICEF Pakistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 35, June 2022 June 2022 Floods, 28 September…, 2021, 31 December Pakistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 31 - Nov 2021 30 November 31 October Pakistan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 29, 1 - 30 Sep 2021 30 September 31 August 31 July   Read more about Humanitarian Action for Children  here . View the Pakistan Appeal  here .

Around the world, attacks on children continue unabated. The number of countries experiencing violent conflict is the highest it has been in the last 30 years. The result is that more than 30 million children have been displaced by conflict. Many of them are being enslaved, trafficked, abused and exploited. Many more are living in limbo, without…, Stop attacks on children, Ultimately children need peace to thrive. It is critical for children that efforts to end today’s seemingly endless armed conflicts are redoubled. But children cannot wait for protection – while wars continue, we must never accept attacks against children. More than 30 years since the adoption of the  Convention on the Rights of the Child , and…, What we can all do to make change happen, Citizens everywhere   can begin by not averting their gaze from children’s suffering, because it seems too distant or the politics of conflict too complex. We must insist to national and international leaders that protecting children during armed conflict is the cornerstone of our shared humanity. We must demand leadership which is prepared to act…, Recent news and features, Protecting children from explosive weapons in populated areas, Iraq. Two children walk to school past damaged buildings in the old city area of Mosul, Iraq. Two children walk to school in the old city area of Mosul, Iraq. In conflicts around the world, civilians continue to endure the devastating consequences of the use of  https://www.unicef.org/protection/protecting-children-from-explosive-weapons explosive…

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., 2021, January-December 2021 Mid -Year 2021 Read more about Humanitarian Action for Children here . View the Tajikistan Appeal here .

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., 2021, June 2021 Read more about Humanitarian Action for Children  here . View the Kyrgyzstan Appeal  here .

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., 2021, January - December 2021 July 2021 Read more about Humanitarian Action for Children here . View the Iran Appeal here .

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., 2023, Amazon Drought, 22 November 2023 Amazon Drought, 24 October 2023, 2022, January 2022, 2021, December 2021 September 2021 June 2021 Read more about Humanitarian Action for Children  here . View the Brazil Appeal Guinea Appeal here .

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., 2021, 21 May 2021 Read more about Humanitarian Action for Children  here .

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., 2022, 31 December 2022 Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A) Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 30 September 2022 30 June 2022 31 March 2022, 2021, 31 December 2021 30 September 2021 30 June 2021 30 April 2021 Support to India as part of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A)

We have a choice. It is not inevitable that children are direct targets in conflict, or that indiscriminate attacks against children are a by-product of conflict. Too often, warring parties block and deny life-saving assistance to children. Meanwhile, millions of children are left close to death due to severe acute malnutrition, being forced to…, Uphold children’s rights in conflict  , All warring parties must fulfil their obligations to protect children and  end grave violations  against children in times of war, and those with influence should use their power to support warring parties to take steps to do so.  This means: Stopping attacks on children and the services on which they rely. Parties to conflict must:  End …, Hold perpetrators of child rights violations to account , States, including UN Security Council Members and all with influence, must act to hold the perpetrators of crimes against children to account. Children have rights in conflict, and there are laws and norms that exist to protect them. Failing to uphold these duties is a failure of morality, humanity and leadership.  , Keep children and their communities safe and support recovery from the experiences of war , Humanitarian donors must increase their investments in protecting children in conflict; supporting survivors; and monitoring, reporting, and engaging with parties to conflict to end child rights violations. This includes prioritizing mental health and psychosocial support, reintegration, and taking action to prevent and respond to gender-based…, Work towards inclusive and lasting peace  , All parties to conflict should immediately put an end to fighting and work towards lasting and inclusive peace. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Secretary General called for a global ceasefire. The international community must support UN-led efforts to broker lasting peace. At a minimum, all parties to conflict must ensure a pause for…