STATEMENT Unconscionable attack on children should be turning point in Yemen’s brutal war – enough is enough Statement from UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore Peter Power, UNICEF Ireland’s Executive Director is also available for interview. NEW YORK, 9 August 2018 – “The horrific attack on a bus in Sa’ada, Yemen, reportedly killing and maiming scores … Continued
Monsoon rains hit Rohingya refugee camps, raising risks for thousands of children Download photos and videos here: Multimedia Materials COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh, 14 June 2018 – Torrential rain and strong winds hit Rohingya refugee camps and makeshift settlements in the past week, threatening the health and safety of thousands of children as the first major … Continued
Event hears calls for government to prioritise child refugees The Government must continue to prioritise children in its approach to accepting refugees. That’s according to the Children’s Rights Alliance, which today (05.04.2018) hosted a joint event with the support of UNICEF Ireland to examine the situation of child refugees throughout Europe. Commenting at the event, … Continued
Actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador credits Aer Lingus guests and employees for outstanding ‘Change for Good’ fundraising programme Dublin, 24 January 2018 – Aer Lingus cabin crew recently received the ultimate recognition for their on-board fundraising achievements from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson at a private event in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. Actor Liam Neeson, … Continued
More than 10 million children live in countries threatened by Hurricane Irma UNICEF concerned hundreds of thousands of children could be directly affected PANAMA CITY/NEW YORK, 7 September 2017 – More than 10.5 million children live in the countries that are likely to be exposed to the damage from Hurricane Irma, UNICEF warned today. Based … Continued
NEW ORLEANS, 30 June 2017 – Global entertainer and humanitarian Beyoncé has teamed up with UNICEF through her BeyGOOD philanthropic arm to announce the launch of BEYGOOD4BURUNDI, a multi-year partnership to provide safe water to the most vulnerable children in Burundi. The partnership will support programmes to improve water, sanitation and basic hygiene practices in … Continued
One in 10,000 15-19-year-old’s in Ireland will die by suicide Ireland ranks 22nd of 41 wealthy nations on health and well-being DUBLIN / FLORENCE, 19 June 2017 – Ireland has the fourth highest teen suicide rate in the EU/OECD region, according to UNICEF’s latest Report Card on child well-being. Ireland has an above average international … Continued
Statement attributable to Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Representative in Iraq ERBIL, 5 June, 2017 – “We are receiving alarming reports of civilians including several children being killed in west Mosul. Some were reportedly killed as they desperately tried to flee the fighting which is intensifying by the hour. “Children’s lives are on the line. Children are … Continued
DUBLIN / HARGEISA, 03 June 2017 – UNICEF Ireland Executive Director Peter Power has described as ‘upsetting and shocking’ conditions in northern Somalia, where he has travelled to see the impact of the country’s food crisis on children. Somalia is currently one level below famine status on an international scale used by humanitarians to assess … Continued
NEW YORK, 23 May 2017 – “With the passing of Sir Roger Moore, the world has lost one of its great champions for children – and the entire UNICEF family has lost a great friend. In his most famous roles as an actor, Sir Roger was the epitome of cool sophistication; but in his work as … Continued
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