Press releases

UNICEF calls on the Egyptian authorities to protect children UNICEF calls on the Egyptian authorities, the security forces and other parties involved in demonstrations and violence in Cairo to protect children. 22/12/2011

UNICEF delivers water and sanitation supplies to the Philippines UNICEF is today delivering water and sanitation supplies to assist in the provision of clean water and sanitation facilities for 15,000 families affected by the devastating floods in southern Philippines. 20/12/2011

UNICEF prepares to respond to 43,000 children affected by Tropical Storm Washi Manila, Philippines - UNICEF is preparing to respond to the needs of approximately 43,000 children affected by the devastating floods brought on by Tropical Storm Washi (local name Sendong) in northern and western Mindanao, Southern Philippines. 19/12/2011

Children's footprints make their way to Downing Street Thousands of children across the country have sent messages to the Prime Minister on cardboard and paper footprints, to mark the start of a year of action on children's rights.16/12/2011

UNICEF Warns of Looming Children’s Crisis in the Sahel An estimated 1,025,000 children in the Sahel region of Africa face severe and life threatening malnutrition during the coming year according to the UN children’s agency, UNICEF. The organisation is preparing to meet what it describes as a “huge challenge” and is already ordering therapeutic foods and distributing emergency stocks. 16/12/2011

West Middlesex Hospital first in London to gain UNICEF award West Middlesex has become the first maternity unit in London to achieve full accreditation as a Baby Friendly hospital, meaning that the care given to mothers and babies around infant feeding has been assessed and has reached internationally recognised standards. 13/12/2011

Cinemas give Ewan McGregor starring role for the children of East Africa From today, Odeon, Vue and Picturehouse cinemas will screen a special UNICEF appeal film ahead of their weekend’s blockbusters, as part of UNICEF’s emergency appeal for the children of East Africa, starring Ewan McGregor. 08/12/2011

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham learns about the harsh realities of children living on the streets UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham visiting the Philippines this week highlighted the situation of children all over the world who are living and working on the streets.02/12/2011

Unparalleled global progress in HIV response but sustained investment vital The latest report by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and UNAIDS "Report on the Global HIV/AIDS Response" indicates that increased access to HIV services resulted in a 15% reduction of new infections over the past decade and a 22% decline in AIDS-related deaths in the last five years. 01/12/2011