Risk of famine in Gaza “will escalate rapidly”

Statement by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations Ted Chaiban on the near-blockade of aid and access in North Gaza NEW YORK, 18 October 2024 – “The situation in northern Gaza is extremely grave. Renewed mass forced displacement, increased conflict, and ongoing military obstruction that amounts to an effective-blockade has cut … Continued

Humanitarian pauses vital for critical polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip

Humanitarian pauses vital for critical polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip  August 16, 2024 – Two rounds of a polio vaccination campaign are expected to be launched at the end of August and September 2024 across the Gaza Strip to prevent the spread of circulating variant type 2 poliovirus (cVDPV2). WHO and UNICEF request … Continued

Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children

Unrelenting war in Gaza continues to inflict horrors on children This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Officer Salim Oweis  – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Salim Oweis is available for interview.  August 9, 2024 – “The … Continued

UNICEF statement on impact of recent attacks in the Middle East on children

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director Adele Khodr on the impact of the recent violence and attacks in the Middle East on children    August 8, 2024 – “Children in many countries in the Middle East are facing a harsh reality today more than ever before – life shrouded by uncertainty and violence. “The surge in … Continued

Children disproportionately wearing the scars of war in Gaza

Children disproportionately wearing the scars of the war in Gaza – Geneva Palais briefing note This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Communication Specialist Tess Ingram – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva 16 April 2024 – I left … Continued

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