GENEVA/NEW YORK, 18 March 2026 – An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these ...

UNICEF Australia Ambassadors Ronan and Storm Keating see UNICEF’s work first-hand in PNG –⁠ a place that holds deep personal meaning to them.

After more than two years of conflict, children in Gaza share their hopes for safety, education and a brighter future in a ...

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder 83 children killed and 254 injured in the past 7 days, while hundreds of thousands flee their homes AMMAN, ...

BEIRUT – Seven children have been killed and 38 injured in the past 24 hours amid escalating hostilities across Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. “No child should ever be ...

For the world's most vulnerable children, UNICEF's presence on the ground is much more than just life-saving deliveries. In their greatest times of need, UNICEF is an encouraging message of hope from ...

UNICEF Australia commends the commitment of Education Ministers today putting children first, and for the range of measures agreed to protect children in childcare settings. A national register of ...

We’re looking for young people from across Australia and the Pacific who are passionate about climate change and leading climate solutions to join the conversation at the 2025 Australia Pacific Youth ...

What began in 2019 with a campaign led by a group of Pacific Island students has resulted in a landmark advisory opinion from the world’s highest court, outlining the obligations of countries to ...

Playing in, on, or around water is one of life’s simple joys for children – no matter where they are. But tragically, that joy can turn to heartbreak in an instant. Drowning is one of the leading ...

For more than two years, children and their families have been living through a brutal conflict. Now, on top of mass displacement and ongoing violence, they are facing a devastating hunger crisis, cut ...