Mothers cling to hope of help in Horn of Africa The world cannot look away as children start dying. The worst drought in 40 years is unleashing hunger, thirst, displacement and death on already vulnerable communities. Learn more Latest news from across the region Statement 30 August 2022 As the conflict escalates, children in northern Ethiopia are the victims Read now Photo essay The humans of the hunger crisis Photos by Sebastian Rich See the story Article World Humanitarian Day 2022 This year we profile the work and reflections of Omid Fazel, a UNICEF multimedia specialist who recently travelled to Somalia Read the story Press release 29 June 2022 Child marriage on the rise in Horn of Africa as drought crisis intensifies – UNICEF Visit the page Photo essay On World Refugee Day, refugees have a message to the world Everyone has the right to seek safety. Millions across the globe leave their homes fleeing war or persecution. They need the opportunity to heal and thrive. See the story Press release 07 June 2022 ‘Explosion of child deaths’ imminent in Horn of Africa if world does not act immediately - UNICEF Visit the page Article Peer educator shares her life experiences to inspire peers The 4SRHR programme supports peer educators to play a key role in the delivery of integrated health services to their peers Read the story Article 4 things you need to know about water and famine Millions of children are facing the deadly effects of drought, including acute hunger, malnutrition and thirst Read the story Load more items ?? View more stories Go to press centre ?? Recent reports Report Horn of Africa Drought Crisis Regional call to action See the full report Report Working with Women and Girls to Centre Gender Equality in Cl An advocacy brief from Eastern and Southern Africa ahead of the 66th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) See the full report Report Technology for Climate Resilience (#Tech4CR) UNDP-UNICEF East and Southern Africa Regional flagship initiative See the full report Report Phase II of the RTA of UNICEF’S Response to COVID-19 in ESA Lessons from a regional real-time assessment See the full report ?? More research and reports ?? Our presence in the region Page About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Visit the page Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Visit the page Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Visit the page Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
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