Youth climate activists wait to see if Ireland will be held to account in front of UN child rights Committee

Youth climate activists wait to see if Ireland will be held to account in front of UN child rights Committee Download images here DUBLIN, 23 January 2023 – A group of young Irish climate activists, who recently highlighted the climate crisis’s impact on child’s rights in Ireland in front of a United Nations Committee, are waiting … Continued

Up to 4 million children in Pakistan still living next to stagnant and contaminated floodwater

PRESS RELEASE  Up to 4 million children in Pakistan still living next to stagnant and contaminated floodwater Child survival crisis remains acute in flood-affected areas as rates of respiratory infections and severe acute malnutrition soar UNICEF spokespersons in Pakistan are available for interview  Download photos, video and b-roll here ISLAMABAD/DUBLIN, 9 January 2023 – More than … Continued

More than twenty million children suffering in the Horn of Africa as drought intensifies – UNICEF

PRESS RELEASE More than twenty million children suffering in the Horn of Africa as drought intensifies – UNICEF UN children’s agency warns of funding shortfall as the region faces an unprecedented fifth consecutive failed rainy season and poor outlook for the sixth. UNICEF spokespersons are available for interview  NAIROBI/DUBLIN, 23 December 2022 – The number … Continued

Over 27 million children at risk as devastating floods set records across the world 

PRESS RELEASE Over 27 million children at risk as devastating floods set records across the world  Number of children affected by flooding in Chad, Gambia, Pakistan and north-east Bangladesh highest in over 30 years  UNICEF spokespersons at COP27 are available for interview  Download photos, videos and b-roll: LINK SHARM EL SHEIKH, Egypt/GENEVA/NEW YORK/DUBLIN, 8 November … Continued

Schools for more than 2 million children in Pakistan remain inaccessible due to devastating floods – UNICEF

PRESS RELEASE Schools for more than 2 million children in Pakistan remain inaccessible due to devastating floods – UNICEF UNICEF spokespersons in Pakistan are available for interview  Multimedia materials available here ISLAMABAD/NEW YORK/DUBLIN, 3 November 2022 – Schools for more than 2 million children in Pakistan remain completely inaccessible after the most severe flooding in the country’s … Continued

Children face harrowing situation as floods continue to devastate Pakistan – UNICEF

PRESS RELEASE Children face harrowing situation as floods continue to devastate Pakistan – UNICEF This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Pakistan Chief Field Officer in Balochistan, Gerida Birukila – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.    UNICEF spokespersons in … Continued

UNICEF delivers life-saving supplies to help children affected by floods in Pakistan

PRESS RELEASE UNICEF delivers life-saving supplies to help children affected by floods in Pakistan UNICEF spokespersons in Pakistan are available for interview  Multimedia materials available here PAKISTAN/DUBLIN, 5 September 2022 – UNICEF today delivered 32 metric tons of life-saving medical and other emergency supplies to support children and women affected by devastating floods across Pakistan. The … Continued

Children in Pakistan at high risk from deadly water-borne diseases as rescue efforts continue – UNICEF

PRESS RELEASE Children in Pakistan at high risk from deadly water-borne diseases as rescue efforts continue – UNICEF This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Pakistan Representative Abdullah Fadil – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.    UNICEF spokespersons are … Continued

More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakistan – UNICEF

PRESS RELEASE More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakistan – UNICEF UNICEF spokespersons are available for interview  Download multimedia here  ISLAMABAD/DUBLIN, 01 September 2022 – More than three million children are in need of humanitarian assistance and at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe … Continued

Over 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Bangladesh – UNICEF

PRESS RELEASE Over 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Bangladesh – UNICEF UNICEF spokespersons in Bangladesh are available for interview  Download photos and b-roll here DHAKA/DUBLIN, 23 May 2022 – Over 1.5 million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to extensive flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh. UNICEF … Continued

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