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2 June 2025

Gaza’s malnutrition crisis

2 June 2025

What causes malnutrition in conflict zones, how is it threatening the lives of children, and how can we prevent children from dying?

20 May 2025

Growing up in Gaza: a fight for survival

Behind every number is a child with a name, a life story and loved ones, whose hopes and dreams have been shattered.

16 April 2025

Sudan’s war: the people behind the headlines

As Sudan’s conflict enters its third year, families face relentless violence, hunger, displacement and disease outbreaks. Yet, children hold on to hope for a brighter future.

3 April 2025

In photos: The Wiggles spread joy in Timor-Leste

Australia’s favourite colourful musical group and UNICEF Australia ambassadors, The Wiggles, visited Timor-Leste for a special trip to see hear from children and communities.

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14 June 2025

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the children killed by the alarming escalation of violence in the Middle East

UNICEF: This weekend’s surge in violence across the Middle East signals a dangerous escalation, and children are once again paying the ultimate price.

3 June 2025

WFP/UNICEF humanitarian aid convoy carrying lifesaving supplies attacked in Sudan’s North Darfur

he United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF condemn an attack on a joint humanitarian convoy near Al Koma, North Darfur, last night.

27 May 2025

‘Unimaginable horrors’: more than 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip

UNICEF: Two horrific attacks in a 72-hour period provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip.

26 May 2025

Horrific strikes in Ukraine reportedly kill three children, injure at least 13

26 May 2025

Disaster safeguards needed for NSW children affected by floods

UNICEF Australia is warning against underestimating the needs of children who experience disasters, such as the devastating floods which swept NSW last week.

15 May 2025