Catherine Russell
@unicefchief
The official account of @UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell — a champion #ForEveryChild, everywhere.
UNICEF procured $5.61 billion worth of supplies and services last year - a lifeline for millions of children. Thank you to the donors helping us ensure children can access essentials like nutrition, vaccines, water and learning. #SuppliesSaveLives unicef.org/supply/reports…
The world has made remarkable progress on maternal, newborn & child survival since 2000. The number of children under five dying each year has been halved. Maternal deaths have fallen by 40%. But we need to do even more. No child or mother should die of causes we can prevent.
UNICEF expresses deep condolences over the tragic aircraft crash yesterday. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. Read our full statement.
Another nighttime attack in #Kyiv. "My hands started shaking," recalls Bella, who sheltered in the metro. "We heard loud explosions and realised they were very close. Smoke started coming into the station. We couldn’t leave because there was fire at the exit," said her mother.
Violence involving civilians seeking humanitarian aid is completely unacceptable.
WFP Statement | #Gaza On the morning of 20 July, a 25 truck WFP convoy carrying vital food assistance crossed the Zikim border point destined for starving communities in northern Gaza. Shortly after passing the final checkpoint beyond the Zikim crossing point into Gaza, the…
Seema was once unsure how to feed her children a healthy and balanced diet. In Pakistan, where more than 1 in 3 children live in severe child food poverty, UNICEF-supported nutrition counselling is empowering mothers to provide their children with nutritious, sustainable diets.
Conflict has displaced over 7 million people in DR Congo. Watch to find out what's needed for children. 🔊
On mission in eastern #DRC, @LelmiU visited Kigonze and Salama IDP camps. Health, nutrition, WASH, safe spaces, essential kits: UNICEF remains on the ground, but the response is weakened by increasingly limited resources. #ForEveryChild, sustainable solutions.
We’re failing Gaza’s children. Seen through their eyes, our failure is a betrayal of their right to be children. History will judge this harshly. So will the children. We call for a ceasefire in Gaza, protection of children and release of all hostages.👇 unicef.org/press-releases…
UNICEF condemns the horrific attacks in Sudan’s North Kordofan State over the weekend that reportedly killed more than 450 civilians, including 35 children and two pregnant women. Violence against children is unconscionable. It must end! My statement👇 unicef.org/press-releases…
Ines, 21, is applying AI to improve rural hospitals, schools and farms in #Rwanda. She is now #WorkLifeReady, thanks to a UNICEF-supported programme. When young people are equipped with the right skills, they can turn learning into livelihoods. #YouthSkillsDay
Over 14 million children have never received a single vaccine, despite steady global childhood immunization levels. Latest data by @WHO and UNICEF: unicef.link/46MWcem
More children received life-saving vaccines. But millions remain unvaccinated. Barriers like shrinking budgets, fragile health systems, misinformation & access constraints must be overcome. No child should die from diseases we know how to prevent.👇 unicef.org/press-releases…
1 in 2 adolescent girls and women in South Asia suffer from Anaemia. With stronger health system, more health workers and smarter solutions that get to the root of the problem, we can ensure girls and women get the care and support they deserve.
Vaccines are safe and effective. Measles, polio and many more diseases can be prevented with life-saving vaccines. #ForEveryChild, a safe and healthy future.
The number of severely malnourished children has doubled in North Darfur as the nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan. “Children’s lives depend on whether the world chooses to act or look away.” - @UNICEFSudan’s Sheldon Yett. Details. ⬇️ unicef.org/press-releases…
We’re appalled by the reported killing in Gaza today of children and women waiting in line for nutritional supplies provided by UNICEF’s partner organization, Project HOPE. The killing of families trying to access life-saving aid is unconscionable.👇 unicef.org/press-releases…
The war in Ukraine continues to devastate the country’s children. Investing in them and their education, safety, health and development is the best way to secure Ukraine’s recovery and future. Most of all, children need peace.👇 unicef.org/press-releases…
UNHAS ✈️🚁 is not just a transport service, in many places, it is the first link in the humanitarian response chain. Without it, there is no access. Without access, there is no aid. Read the #UNHAS Annual Review 2024 👉 bit.ly/4k37Wwi