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UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims

The United Nations has confirmed that UNICEF is taking action following serious allegations concerning one of its senior employees and claims that confidential information may have been provided to Israeli officials during the employee’s previous position within the UN system. UN Deputy Spokesperson......

UNICEF confirms iconic childhood photo of Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi is authentic

UNICEF has officially confirmed that the widely shared photograph showing Lionel Messi holding a baby who was later identified as Lamine Yamal is genuine, putting an end to online speculation that the image had been digitally altered or created using artificial intelligence. The organization stated......

United Nations warns millions of children worldwide remain without essential vaccinations

The United Nations has warned that millions of children around the world remain outside routine immunization programs, despite modest improvements in global vaccination coverage during 2025. According to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, approximately 116 million children......

UNICEF Morocco 2025 report shows major gains for children across key sectors

UNICEF Morocco's 2025 annual report documents substantial progress across health, education, child protection, and social inclusion, with the agency framing the year as a critical juncture as the Sustainable Development Goals deadline approaches. Laura Bill, UNICEF's representative in Morocco,......

DR Congo investigates deadly drone attack in Goma

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched an investigation into a deadly explosion believed to be linked to drones in the eastern city of Goma. The blast killed a French employee of UNICEF, identified as Karine Buisset, along with two other individuals,......

Canada and Chile pledge humanitarian aid to Cuba amid fuel crisis

Canada and Chile have announced new humanitarian assistance for Cuba as the Caribbean nation grapples with a deepening fuel shortage that the United Nations warns could spiral into a broader humanitarian collapse, compounded by intensified pressure from the United States. The Canadian Network on Cuba......

Over 460 Palestinians killed in Gaza since ceasefire began

More than 460 Palestinians have lost their lives and over 1,200 others suffered injuries in Gaza since the supposed ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, according to Palestinian health officials. Israeli forces have carried out near-daily attacks across the besieged territory, even as the U.S.-brokered......

WHO intensifies vaccination drive for children in Gaza amidst fragile ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its target to vaccinate over 40,000 children in Gaza against a range of diseases, leveraging a tenuous ceasefire to deliver critical healthcare. Since the launch of the first phase of the campaign on November 9, more than 10,000 children under the age......

Millions more children risk losing access to education by 2026, warns UNICEF

UNICEF has sounded the alarm over a dramatic decline in international aid for education, warning that an additional six million children could be out of school by the end of 2026. According to the UN agency’s analysis, official development assistance for education is projected to fall by $3.2......