UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly and UNICEF Ethiopia Representative, Gianfranco Rotigliano visited Afar region, Ethiopia, to witness the impact of the drought on children and families and UNICEF’s emergency response. UNICEF
UNICEF today launched a 10.3 billion US dollars emergency funding appeal to reach more than 173 million people – including 110 million children – affected by humanitarian crises, the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, and the growing threat of climate-impacted severe weather events. UNICEF
According to UNICEF, since the beginning of this year, the number of migrant children crossing the dangerous Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama on foot has hit an all-time high. UNICEF
Ahead of World Toilet Day, Johannes Cullmann, Vice Chair of UN-Water, said to reporters today, “We are just polluting our own resources if we don't have adequate wastewater treatment.” UNIFEED
The heads of three UN entities and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross today urged States to support a new political declaration to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas. UNICEF