UNICEF: Gaza children face ‘unimaginable suffering’

UNICEF has condemned the dire conditions faced by children in Gaza, describing them as "cold, sick and traumatized", with 96 percent of women and children unable to meet basic nutritional needs.

UNICEF, Book City join hands to foster children's well-being

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Book City Institute have signed a three-year agreement to promote children’s welfare and rights across the country.

UNICEF in Iran publishes book on supporting children in emergencies

TEHRAN – ‘Structured Activities and Play in Child-Friendly Spaces’ is the name of a book published by the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) and the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in Persian to foster psychological support for children during emergencies and crisis.

UNICEF: Entire northern Gaza population at imminent risk of death

All those who remain in northern Gaza — especially children — are “at imminent risk of dying” from disease, famine and ongoing bombardments there, UNICEF’s executive director warned.

UNICEF: Many children still "missing under rubble" in Lebanon

Many children remain “missing under rubble” and caught “on dangerous roads” after Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, the UN children’s agency warned.

IAJCC, UNICEF join hands to promote children’s wellbeing in Iran

TEHRAN – The Iran-Austria Joint Chamber of Commerce (IAJCC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a three-year agreement to work for the welfare and well-being of children in Iran.

Health ministry, UNICEF hold workshop on social, behavioral change

TEHRAN –During a three-day training workshop conducted by the health ministry and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), eighty experts from the Ministry’s health promotion departments were introduced to social and behavioral change (SBC).

Health ministry, UNICEF highlight significance of enhanced cooperation

TEHRAN – In a farewell ceremony held on Wednesday in Tehran for Robin Nandy, the outgoing representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Iran, he underscored the importance of enhancing collaborations.

IRCS, UNICEF to boost students’ knowledge in climate change

TEHRAN –Under a newly launched initiative, titled Green DADRAS, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Climate Change Secretariat aim to promote students’ climate literacy.

UNICEF: Over half of Gaza's schools bombed by Israel

More than 50 percent of the schools housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza have been bombed by Israeli occupation forces, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said, raising urgent concerns over the safety of schools and shelters in the strip, Middle East Monitor reported.

16,000 children killed in Israel's war on Gaza

Gaza's government media office has said that 16,000 of more than 39,000 people that have been killed by Israel in its war on Gaza are children.

UNICEF reports surge in child casualties in West Bank

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has recorded a 250 percent increase in the number of Palestinian children killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank since the start of the regime’s military offensive against the Gaza Strip on October 7.

UNICEF slams Israeli killing of children in Lebanon

The United Nations Children’s Fund has described the killing of three children by an Israeli air strike reportedly while they were playing in front of their home in south Lebanon, as “horrific”, in a post on social media.

UNICEF: 10,000 children denied access to aid

UNICEF spokesman James Elder has described how difficult it has been to not only get aid into Gaza, but also to distribute it across the besieged enclave.

By Narges Pakdel

The lingering suffering of children in Gaza

Children are the most vulnerable victims of Israel’s war on Gaza. They are being starved, maimed, orphaned, and massacred.

Iran, UNICEF conduct training session on child rights

TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency (VP) for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have organized a training session for VP directors on child rights.

UNICEF: End senseless killing of Rafah kids

The head of UNICEF on Monday demanded an “end to the senseless killing of children” following the Israeli airstrike on tents housing displaced people in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza Strip, Anadolu news agency reported.

ToT workshops held to improve media health literacy

TEHRAN –The ministry of health in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) organized two training of trainers (ToT) workshops to help health experts boost their knowledge of media health literacy.

UNICEF: Twenty newborns at risk in Al-Aqsa Hospital

As Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir el-Balah struggles to get fuel, its oxygen generators may run out of power, putting the lives of 20 newborns in peril, the UN’s children agency, UNICEF, warned.

UNICEF helps Afghan children in Iran master essential life skills

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided safe and supportive spaces for Afghan children in the Torbat-e Jam Refugee Settlement in Khorasan Razavi Province to develop skills essential for dealing with life challenges.

Boarding school students to be equipped with essential skills

TEHRAN –The ministry of education and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have held a workshop for principals of Upper Secondary Boarding Schools from 10 provinces to boost their capacities in developing students' skills which are essential to find a decent job.

UNICEF provides critical assistance to flood-affected people in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN –Following the destructive floods that hit Sistan-Baluchestan province in February, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been actively engaged in providing essential aid to the affected communities mainly women and children. 

Iran receives pneumococcal conjugate vaccines with UNICEF support

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has supported the delivery of 564,000 doses of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) for the prevention of pneumococcal-related infections and deaths among children in Iran.

UNICEF, UNHCR team up to support Iran’s inclusive refugee policies 

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed a letter of understanding (LOU) to support the Iranian government’s response to the growing needs of refugees.

MOU signed to expand innovation ecosystem for children and adolescents

TEHRAN –The Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an innovation ecosystem for children and adolescents in the country.

UNICEF helps health ministry to provide prefab healthcare rooms to Khoy

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education has provided eight prefabricated healthcare rooms to address health challenges in quake-hit villages in Khoy County.

Safe housing being provided for vulnerable families in Khoy

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare, and the State Welfare Organization in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have supported the reconstruction of damaged houses for vulnerable families in the quake-hit city of Khoy.

UNICEF enhances Iran’s vaccine cold chain system

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education has enhanced the country’s vaccine cold chain system by providing walk-in cold rooms and refrigerated vehicles.

UNICEF holds remedial classes for Afghan students in Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has held remedial classes for more than 1,500 students in six provinces of the country with high numbers of refugees.

Iran, UNICEF agree to draft MOU on refugees

TEHRAN –Ruhollah Qaderi, the National Organization for Migration’s director for international affairs, and Robin Nandy, the representative of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Iran, in a meeting on Monday, emphasized the need for drafting a memorandum of understanding on refugees.