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Eine Mutter füttert ihrer einjährigen Tochter therapeutische Spezialnahrung, damit sie wieder zu Kräften kommt. — © UNICEF/UN0747463/Zehbrauskas

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan

More than a year after the outbreak of war, the situation for Sudan’s children remains dire. 14 million children urgently need humanitarian support. UNICEF is there on the ground, providing assistance.

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Ein Junge in Gaza läuft durch zerbombte Strassen.

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Help the Children of the Middle East

Kind schaut in die Kamera und wird von Frau im Arm gehalten. Im Hintergrund sieht man eine UNICEF-Mitarbeiterin.

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Middle East: “Tens of thousands of children have died”

Child rights and the financial industry

A new study by UNICEF and the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein examines the extent of influence that the financial industry has on the lives of children and how it can help protect children’s rights.

UNICEF: “UNRWA forms the backbone of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip”

UNICEF statement on Israeli legislation on UNRWA.

Humanitarian assistance alone cannot resolve crisis in Sudan

Joint Statement by UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Operations Raouf Mazou and UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban

World Polio Day: 85 percent of children affected live in crisis areas

Today is World Polio Day. Children are particularly affected by polio in fragile and conflict-affected countries. UNICEF warns that the number of polio cases in these countries has more than doubled in the last five years.

Ein libanesisches Flüchtlingskind isst einen Keks.

Bombings in Lebanon: “Children suffer while the world watches”

Children in Lebanon are at growing risk of health and protection issues – including waterborne diseases like cholera, hepatitis and diarrhoea – as the continued bombardment of the country increasingly disrupts and damages essential services that families rely on.

Ein Kind schaut auf die therapeutische Nahrung, was es in der Hand hält.

World Food Day: Almost 2 million severely malnourished children at risk of death

UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment

Eine geflüchtete Familie sitzt mit diversen UNICEF und WFP Aktueren zusammen und unterhält sich.

Lebanon: “UNICEF and WFP work hand in hand to provide vital aid”

Joint statement attributable to UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban and WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau.

Ein kleines Mädchen sitzt auf einer Bank und hält ihr Stofftier fest an der Brust.

International Day oft the Girl: One in eight girls has experienced rape or sexual assault

More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today.

Ein Kind schreibt auf ein Blatt und eine Frau schaut dem Kind zu.

Z Zurich Foundation and UNICEF expand global partnership for youth mental health

The partnership, which has already positively impacted the lives of more than 900,000 adolescents and caregivers, aims to support at least 11 million people by 2027.

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We cannot end all the world’s conflicts. But together, we can help children affected by war overcome their trauma.

Anatole Taubman, Ambassador for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein

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Humanitarian crisis in Sudan

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Help the Children of the Middle East

Middle East: “Tens of thousands of children have died”

Child rights and the financial industry

UNICEF: “UNRWA forms the backbone of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip”

Humanitarian assistance alone cannot resolve crisis in Sudan

World Polio Day: 85 percent of children affected live in crisis areas

Bombings in Lebanon: “Children suffer while the world watches”

World Food Day: Almost 2 million severely malnourished children at risk of death

Lebanon: “UNICEF and WFP work hand in hand to provide vital aid”

International Day oft the Girl: One in eight girls has experienced rape or sexual assault

Z Zurich Foundation and UNICEF expand global partnership for youth mental health

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Humanitarian crisis in Sudan

Current

Help the Children of the Middle East

Middle East: “Tens of thousands of children have died”

Child rights and the financial industry

UNICEF: “UNRWA forms the backbone of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip”

Humanitarian assistance alone cannot resolve crisis in Sudan

World Polio Day: 85 percent of children affected live in crisis areas

Bombings in Lebanon: “Children suffer while the world watches”

World Food Day: Almost 2 million severely malnourished children at risk of death

Lebanon: “UNICEF and WFP work hand in hand to provide vital aid”

International Day oft the Girl: One in eight girls has experienced rape or sexual assault

Z Zurich Foundation and UNICEF expand global partnership for youth mental health

Emergency Relief Fund

This might also interest you

For a special occasion

Our national Work

Become a member

The income generated from donations by UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein was used as follows in 2023:

82,4%

13,4%

4,2%

Stay informed

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