UNICEF publishes its humanitarian appeal for 2025

Around the world there are millions of boys and girls affected by conflict, the effects of climate changedisplacement, disease outbreaks and increasing poverty of those who are being deprived of their fundamental rights.

More than 460 million children are living in or fleeing devastating violence in places including the State of Palestine, Haiti, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Ukraine. Meanwhile, almost half of the world’s children live in countries where the risk from the effects of climate change is extremely high.

But despite the enormous difficulties, the situation could be reversed. Through rigorous humanitarian action carried out in collaboration with partners and crucially supported by flexible funding, UNICEF can reach the most vulnerable children to provide vital services and supplies that ensure equitable access to health care, education, safe water and sanitation. And with this in turn you can ensure that your rights are respected.

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During the first half of 2024, UNICEF and its partners provided primary health care services to more than 26 million children and women; brought safe drinking water to more than 17 million people; They facilitated the access of almost 10 million boys and girls to educational services; and tested another 12 million for wasting. But the humanitarian needs of children are reaching unprecedented levels: we estimate that throughout 2025, more than 210 million boys and girls in 146 countries and territories will require humanitarian aid.

All UNICEF humanitarian action and advocacy continue to focus on reaching the most vulnerable children; that is, those with disabilities, those from marginalized communities, refugees and migrants, and girls, regardless of where they are from.

During the first half of 2024, UNICEF and its partners provided primary health care services to more than 26 million children and women

Flexible funding is critical as it increases UNICEF’s ability to respond quickly and equitably to unexpected crises and prepare for future risks. Additionally, this funding allows us to distribute resources where they are needed most, something essential to reach children in emergency situations that the international community has left almost forgotten.

However, despite our relentless call for flexible funding, this only represents 9% of the total humanitarian funding received by UNICEF today; That is, most of the funds are allocated and concentrated around a handful of emergency situations. As a result, too many children are left behind. We must urgently reverse this trend if we are to reach all children in need of humanitarian assistance, and create a world where the rights of every child are protected and respected and where all children can grow and thrive.