UNICEF Ireland Ambassador Joe Canning travelled to Syria at the end of 2017, to see the impact of seven years of war on children there. Canning was deeply affected by what he saw, as he told The Late Late Show host, Ryan Tubridy. The pair spoke about Nour, a little girl who made a big … Continued

The coming winter is the latest threat to Syrian children. Freezing temperatures, snow and heavy rain will make life a struggle for children who have been forced from their homes. “The winter months are even more brutal for children inside Syria,” says Hanaa Singer, UNICEF Syria Representative describing her visit to Aleppo. “I saw children … Continued

Conflict has changed every part of Syria over the past six years, including winter. Any happy memories of snow filled streets and fields are now gone. Forced to flee their homes and live in camps and shelters offering little protection from the cold, winter is a real struggle for children in Syria. “I couldn’t play … Continued

  “I am a child, not a threat” Renowned photographer and director Rankin has joined forces with UNICEF to create a short film highlighting the plight of children uprooted by war, poverty and disaster, especially those separated from their families as they become refugees. The thought-provoking video urges people to see past the refugee and … Continued

  Haiti has been battered in recent years, by storms, hurricanes and the devastating 2010 earthquake. What will 2017 hold for Haiti, and how will she fare? Prepared by Victoria Maskell In recent years, Haiti has been battered by storms, hurricanes and the devastating impact of the 2010 earthquake. When I arrived in Haiti less … Continued

  Education is a crucial part of any child’s life, but for children in emergencies, it becomes lifesaving. War, conflict and natural disasters have a devastating effect on children’s lives. Emergencies turn children’s lives upside down in an instant, often taking away their homes, family members, friends, safety and routine. “Although it might not seem like … Continued

On the night of Monday 13 August 2017, Sierra Leone’s capital city Freetown experienced torrential rains and landslides. The Government has confirmed that at least 297 people have died – including 109 children. The death toll is expected to rise significantly, since 600 people – including children – are still unaccounted for. Initial assessments of the … Continued

Young people have the right to have their voices heard, but how do you make leaders listen before you can vote? UNICEF thinks it has the answer – U-Report.

UNICEF Ireland Youth Ambassadors Natasha Maimba (15) and Minahil Sarfraz (15) gave The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio One a brilliant and insightful interview about what it is like to be a child growing up in the Irish Direct Provision system. Direct Provision is the system the Irish State puts asylum seekers into when … Continued

After two years of hunger and conflict, the children of Yemen now face an unprecedented cholera outbreak

Lani (15) wants to tell the world what Iraqi children are going through. She says conflict in her home city of Mosul “destroyed our lives”, but there is hope. UNICEF is working to reopen schools and Lani is back in class for the first time in years. Please support children like Lani in Iraq. Photo: Students … Continued

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan has made a heartfelt appeal to fellow refugee children. The education activist is working to inspire young people to stay in school, in spite of the fact that they may be caught up in humanitarian emergencies. Dear fellow refugee, Some people call us the lost generation. We are not lost. We … Continued