UNICEF FOR CHILDREN

WAR IN UKRAINE Crisis for Ukraine's Children: As a result of the war in Ukraine: 6.5 million people are internally displaced 7.7 million, 90 percent of them women and children, have fled to Europe altogether, 27.3 million people — including 7.1 million children — are in need of humanitarian assistance in Ukraine and in 19 countries in Europe Working with partners, UNICEF quickly ramped up humanitarian relief operations when war in Ukraine escalated on Feb. 24, 2022, and continues working with partners inside the country to meet urgent needs. Here is a closer look at UNICEF's impact for vulnerable children and families. Impact of UNICEF's humanitarian response to Ukraine war: UNICEF is delivering critical support to meet emergency needs inside Ukraine and in neighboring refugee host countries. In health, over 4.6 million children and women in Ukraine have been able to access primary health care in UNICEF-supported facilities and through mobile teams. In nutrition, over 115...

  9 0% of Californians are under flood watches as another storm threatens mudslides, power outages and deadly inundation Floods Severely Affect Children, Stop Ignoring Their Experience CNN  —  Much of California can’t soak up another drop of rain. Yet the state is getting pummeled again with torrential downpours and ferocious winds, causing power outages and treacherous travel conditions. Cars are submerged in floodwater Monday in Windsor, California. More than 34 million Californians were under a flood watch Monday – about 90% of the state’s population and 10% of the US population. Parts of the central California coast got walloped with 1 to 1.25 inches of rainfall per hour, the Weather Prediction Center said. Extensive rainfall there Monday triggered significant flooding, mudslides, debris flows and closed roadways. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches have been observed from just south of San Francisco to just north of Los Angeles. Isolated amounts of 6 to more ...

  Another storm lashes California after a barrage of brutal weather kills 19 CNN  —  Storm-ravaged California must endure one more round of ferocious winds, torrential rain and possible flooding as the latest  atmospheric river  pummels the state Monday. About 8 million people are under flood watches until midnight Monday for coastal Central California, including the Bay Area. Fresh rainfall could trigger more flooding, mudslides and landslides as oversaturated land from recent downpours gets inundated again. California has already endured more than 500 landslides since December 30, according to the  California Geological Survey . And violent winds could topple trees in weakened soils, threatening more power outages and misery in the state. UNICEF responds to hundreds of emergencies every year around the world Since Christmas week, an onslaught of storms has killed 19 people, destroyed homes and turned entire neighborhoods into lakes. But California will ge...

  The story of Laila Atshan Laila Atshan, a Staff Counselor at UNICEF, shares her inspiring story of inclusion and empowerment, marking this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities UNICEF Laila Atshan is a Palestinian therapist who works as Staff Counselor in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She supports UNICEF employees to deal with challenges as they deliver results for children in complex environments. Laila was born blind. Because of her disability and her gender identity, she brings a diverse perspective to our work. This experience enables UNICEF to be a more responsive and inclusive organization. Inspired by her ability to connect with people, we invited Laila to  join a public LIVE discussion  and share her story. We followed Laila for 2 weeks capturing moments in her daily life. We accompanied her as she traveled crossing borders, met with c...

11 emergencies that need more attention and support in 2023 Across the globe, UNICEF will continue to support children and families facing humanitarian crises. UNICEF/UN0579998/Lateef Today, there are more children in need of humanitarian assistance than at any other time since the Second World War. Across the globe, children and their families are facing a deadly mix of crises, from conflict and displacement to disease outbreaks and soaring rates of malnutrition. Meanwhile, climate change is making these crises worse and unleashing new ones. But while the situation is dire, it’s far from hopeless. We know how to reach the children at greatest risk and in greatest need. Whether it’s distributing winter clothing, providing safe spaces for displaced families or delivering treatments like  Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food  (RUTF), UNICEF is on the ground – from Bangladesh to Yemen, from Haiti to South Sudan. Flexible funding  from partners and donors is critical in enabling us ...