"Another appalling attack. The El Daein Hospital in East #Darfur was hit yesterday, reportedly killing 16 civilians, among them at least 3 children and 1 health care worker." 👉Read World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF statement:

Parents and carers say they dread the holidays because of the financial strain. If the Government introduced a Baby and Toddler Guarantee, it would help parents access the financial support they need to get them through difficult times. Demand support👉 unicef.uk/SignEMMPetitio…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency due to a recent upsurge in cases of mpox (a viral disease spread through contact with people, animals or infected surfaces). But how is it affecting children? 👇

Seven years after forced mass displacement of Rohingya from Myanmar, UNICEF has received alarming reports that civilians, particularly children and families, are being targeted or caught in the crossfire, resulting in deaths and severe injuries -Read more: unicef.org.uk/press-releases…

Today, UNICEF is bringing 1.2 million doses of polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV) to #Gaza. With World Health Organization (WHO), UNRWA and other partners, we plan to vaccinate more than 640,000 children. #ForEveryChild, Health.

This #InternationalDogDay, we’re celebrating our four-legged friends that are helping make a difference in the lives of children. Whether offering warmth in the wake of earthquakes or helping children thrive in their studies, these pups are a reminder of the power of compassion.

After the first confirmed case of Polio in Gaza for 25 years, UNICEF spokesperson Ammar Ammar spoke to the The Independent: “Without the polio pause or cease-fire, [vaccinating most of Gaza's children under the age of 10] would be impossible” independent.co.uk/news/ap-gaza-u…

“One thing for sure is that it’s almost impossible to lead a polio vaccination campaign at scale in an active combat zone,” - Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF spokesperson theguardian.com/world/article/…

In Gaza, each person now has between 2-9 litres of water per day for drinking, washing and cooking. Well below 15 litres per day - the standard in emergency settings. Children in Gaza are dealing with overwhelming conditions and they need a ceasefire now.

UNICEF is ready to start the first round of the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza on Sunday to reach nearly 640K children. All parties MUST respect the area-specific humanitarian pauses to stop polio from spreading in Gaza and the region.

Horrifying reports of a 14-year-old killed and children among those injured in an attack in #Kharkiv today. Our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones. The killing and maiming of children is unacceptable. Children must always be protected. Attacks must stop.

UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO), UNRWA and partners are ready to administer life-saving vaccines in Gaza on Sunday to reach nearly 640,000 children. All parties must respect area-specific humanitarian pauses to stop polio from spreading in Gaza and the region.

A two-round polio vaccination campaign for over 640,000 children by UNICEF and partners is scheduled to start in Gaza on September 1. All parties must respect the area-specific humanitarian pauses. The protection of children, families and community workers is critical.

The first phase of a critical polio vaccination campaign in Gaza started Sunday 1 September with UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO), UNRWA and partners. The two-round polio vaccination campaign aims to reach over 640,000 children. Above all, Gaza’s children need a ceasefire.