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15 Nov 2023
UNICEF’s 2023 Children’s Climate Risk Supplement released ahead of COP 28
UNICEF has released a 2023 supplement to its 2021 Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) report ahead of COP 28 – the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates from 30 November until 12 December 2023. The supplement reveals an estimate that 1 in 3 children – 739 million children worldwide – are currently living in areas which are living in areas exposed to high or very high water scarcity, a situation which is likely to be compounded by the effects of climate change...
14 Apr 2023
Unicef: triple threat of disease, climate risks and unsafe WASH threaten 190 million children
According to UNICEF, 190 million children across 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence between three factors, i.e. inadequate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) services, the resultant exposure to diseases, and the impacts of climate change. Many of these countries are also facing instability and armed conflict, further aggravating the insecurity of access to WaSH services...
26 Apr 2022 KYIV, Ukraine
Weaponising Water In Ukraine
Direct bombing of water infrastructure facilities and electricity cuts and other indirect conflict-related damaged has severely reduced water supplies throughout the country. UNICEF concerned about rising occurrence of water-borne diseases.
22 Mar 2022 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
WASH Services In Yemen To Receive Saudi Funding
Water and sanitation services in northwestern region of Yemen to benefit from Saudi relief funding of $5 Million USD. Resource rehabilitation and new toilets for displaced persons camps.
8 Mar 2022 BASRA, Iraq
European Union, UNICEF and ENI Launch $7 Million USD Safe Water Project
Safe water project received funding from EU and UNICEF; 850,000 benefit
24 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
The Sahel, Somalia Face Food Shortages In "Lean Season"
Conflict, extreme weather and COVID-19 restrictions have put immense pressure on The Sahel and Somalia. Experts warn of widespread food crisis in coming months
21 Nov 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
Valuing Your Toilet On World Water Day
On World Toilet Day 2021, the UN reflects on the value of a toilet and calls for significant investment across the entire "sanitation chain" in order to achieve SDG6 by 2030.
15 Nov 2021 BAGHDAD, Iraq
Iraq: Children, Young People At Highest Risk From Water Scarcity
Health, education, and exposure to deadly disease contribute to increased mental health issues. UNICEF calls for urgent investment in water aid, sanitation and hygiene systems, and health and education services.
21 Sep 2021 New York New York
Ninety Percent Of Children In MENA Live With High Water Stress
Water scarcity is having a profound impact on children and families, starting with their health and nutrition, also increasingly becoming a driver for conflicts and displacement.
7 Jul 2021 New York, United States
Water Front And Centre At UNICEF Annual Session
Agency Director Henrietta Fore highlights work done to supply 106 million with WASH services across 153 countries during pandemic response. Stresses importance of innovation in bid to meet SDGs and draws attention to continued gender inequalities associated with water.
27 May 2021 New York, United States
"Water Under Fire": UNICEF Report Calls For End To WASH Attacks
UNICEF publishes the third in its series of reports on the devastating impacts on children caused when water and sanitation infrastructure is compromised during conflict. Urges adherence to humanitarian and human rights law as well as improved monitoring and advocacy.
25 May 2021 Tel Aviv, Israel
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Leave 800,000 Palestinians Without Piped Water
Aid agencies ramp up water aid to Gaza following ceasefire. Substantial damage to critical infrastructure leaves hundreds of thousands in need of humanitarian assistance. Rush to restore basic water, sanitation and hygiene services.