At least one civilian was killed or injured every hour in Yemen in January, the highest number of casualties in a month since 2018, according to a save the children
Searching for Hope Report A grim outlook for youth as Lebanon teeters on the brink of collapse
As Lebanon’s triple crisis continues to worsen, youth are struggling to find hope, support and opportunities amid mounting despair. The combined impact of an economic meltdown, the COVID-19 pandemic and
Surviving without basics: The ever-worsening impact of Lebanon’s crisis on children
Hundreds of thousands of children in Lebanon are at risk. They are going to bed hungry, are not receiving the health care they need and are unable to attend school.
80,000 children displaced due to Beirut explosions
Some 80,000 children have been displaced by the Beirut explosions, according to UNICEF estimates, with families affected in desperate need of support. The explosions on Tuesday evening left 140 people
World Breastfeeding Week 2020 Message
The theme of World Breastfeeding Week 2020 is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”. In line with this theme, WHO and UNICEF are calling on governments to protect and promote
World Hepatitis Day: fast-tracking the elimination of hepatitis B among mothers and children
The proportion of children under five years of age chronically infected with hepatitis B (HBV) dropped to just under 1% in 2019 down from around 5% in the pre-vaccine era
Key facts about cancer
Key facts • Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is
Breastfeeding from the first hour of birth: What works and what hurts
Whether delivery takes place in a hut in a rural village or a hospital in a major city, putting newborns to the breast within the first hour after birth gives
Parents’ most frequently asked questions about vaccines
What are vaccines? Vaccines are products that are usually given in childhood to protect against serious, often deadly diseases. By stimulating your body’s natural defenses, they prepare your body to
Find out more about the most commonly recommended vaccines
Vaccines help protect children and adolescents from serious, often fatal illnesses. The table below outlines the vaccines that are recommended by most governments and doctors to keep children and populations
