Right now there are a record number of emergencies facing children all over the world. As is always the case in an emergency, children are the worst affected. They are the most vulnerable group and they need the most immediateu00a0help.nnThere are children at risk ofu00a0abuse. There are children withoutu00a0runningu00a0wateru00a0and shelter. There are children with nou00a0access tou00a0educationu00a0oru00a0healthcare.nnDuring an emergency, children are at increased risk of getting diseases, malnutrition and being dragged into the violence.nnAt the front of all our activities is the rights of children. Our teams work hard to protect the rights of children and we often partner with governments and other organisations to help ensure no child is left behind.
When an emergency strikes, we know the first 72 hours are critical and where possible we will aim to have supplies positioned in advance.nnUNICEF is on the ground in more than 190 countries and territories worldwide to ensure children are protected during an emergency.
