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It’s been 12 months of unbelievable trauma and grief for millions of people. Kids caught up in the violence have been the urgent focus for thousands of UNICEF staff - both those on the frontlines and those around the world working tirelessly to support the children affected by this conflict. During this time many of our donors and supporters have been asking questions and so we've answered a list of some of the most frequently asked ones.
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7 October 2024
Physical injuries and psychological suffering amongst children rise dramatically. More than 690 children have reportedly been injured in Lebanon as the conflict escalated in recent weeks.
These are just a few of the stories of UNICEF’s helpers who've risking their safety and lives every single day for the last 12 months, all of whom have their own families and loved ones.
2 October 2024
On Monday it will be a year since escalated hostilities in the region started. Children and families in the region will have endured a whole year of horror. It is unfathomable that not only is the situation continuing to deteriorate, but that the escalation of conflict into Lebanon is bringing even more death, disruption and displacement.
30 September 2024
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the situation in Lebanon
26 September 2024
UNICEF has signed an agreement that secures supply of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine at the lowest market price and ensures access to the vaccine for 77 low- and lower-middle-income countries.
25 September 2024
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Representative to Lebanon, Ettie Higgins, at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
An open letter, signed by more than 40 entities and published at the UN General Assembly, calls for a multi-sectoral approach to tackle the mental health funding gap.
The intensity of the present conflict in Lebanon has already claimed the lives of more children per day than the 2006 conflict.
24 September 2024
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the increase in attacks in Lebanon and Israel
The climate crisis will have a cascade of impact on the mental health of kids and their families for generations. At UNICEF our interventions to address these are multi-pronged. Technology and innovation are crucial and practical ways to address the climate crisis and it’s knock on effects - but mental and emotional support is just as important in shifting the future for kids to one that’s more hopeful.
7 September 2024
UNICEF is ready to support response efforts for children and families who may be affected by Typhoon Yagi.
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