UNICEF
October 21 marks Iodine Deficiency Prevention Day and Mass Media Day. Believers honor the Venerable Hilarions.
Ukraine has received 50,000 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Routine vaccinations are free of charge and available at healthcare facilities.
On October 15, several international commemorative dates are observed around the world, while believers commemorate saints according to the new and old calendars.
On October 11, the UN draws attention to the rights and challenges faced by girls. The problems include early marriage, violence, discrimination, and digital inequality.
More than 150,000 people are demanding that P!nk be removed as a UNICEF ambassador following her reaction to Macklemore's remarks about Palestine. The campaign was supported by Javier Bardem.
More than 380,000 families in frontline communities will receive a one-time payment of UAH 19,400 for heating. Applications are accepted until October 30.
Visitors to a restaurant in Poltava spotted Angelina Jolie and filmed her. This is her third visit to Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.
Russian strikes on Kyiv and the region have continued for more than two days. Roshen and UNICEF warehouses, a Nova Poshta depot, and book warehouses have been destroyed.
A UNICEF warehouse containing essential supplies was destroyed during an attack in Chubynske. This has complicated efforts to help vulnerable families ahead of the winter.
Since the start of the invasion, 86,526 children have been born in Kyiv’s municipal medical facilities. Among them were 1,468 sets of twins and 14 sets of triplets.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that UNICEF had missed the key point by not identifying the deaths of children as a consequence of Russia’s aggression. He also pointed out errors in the data on victims in Ukraine and called for Russia’s war crimes to be condemned.
A 66-year-old man was detained on suspicion of raping two underage sisters. The court remanded him in custody but allowed him to be released on bail of more than UAH 332,000; the prosecutor's office is appealing the decision.
Only 43% of infants receive exclusively breast milk until 6 months of age. The WHO recommends breastfeeding to protect health, while donor milk banks help premature babies.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
The Ministry of Health has released data showing that only 43% of infants receive exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. In case the mother lacks or has insufficient milk, the practice of breast milk donation is in place.
Russian strike destroyed a UNICEF warehouse with humanitarian aid for Ukrainian children. The damage amounts to nearly $3.9 million, with over 106 thousand units of cargo destroyed.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on child-friendly justice in accordance with EU standards. 15 Barnahus centers have been opened in Ukraine, and a registry of psychologists has been created.
Trump discussed Tehran's nuclear program and a ceasefire with advisors. No official decision has been released following the two-hour meeting.
Ruslan Kravchenko initiated a UN suicide prevention program. UNICEF will expand the network of Barnahus centers to protect children's rights.
The Ministry of Education and UNICEF have signed a plan to finance educational projects for 2026. The funds will be used to educate one million children and support teachers.
Two UNICEF civilian staff members were killed while delivering water in Gaza. The Israeli military reported detecting armed individuals in the control zone.
The Public Health Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns about the development of steatosis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis due to alcohol. In 2024, 72% of Ukrainians consumed alcohol, which threatens irreversible changes.
Roman Abramovich is registering a fund to distribute frozen assets for global needs. The British government demands that all money be directed exclusively to aid Ukraine.
Three people, including a French national, were killed in a drone strike in the DRC. The UN and Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack on the humanitarian mission.
2025 was the deadliest year for civilians, and the real number of victims could be much higher.
According to UNICEF, 2,589,900 Ukrainian children are displaced. Of these, more than 791,000 are internally displaced and almost 1,798,900 are refugees.
Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal announced complex electricity supply schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday due to low temperatures. He also mentioned a review of the list of critical infrastructure facilities and increased control over electricity distribution.
The UN Children's Fund UNICEF has urged governments to criminalize the creation of AI content depicting child sexual abuse, due to the rapid increase in such materials. The organization emphasizes the use of AI to create deepfakes and "undress" children, which has already affected 1.2 million children in 11 countries.
In Kyiv, 63 teams are working on restoring power grids, and over 220 teams are restoring heat supply. NJSC "Naftogaz" is ready to provide another 40 teams of specialists.
The educational ombudsman announced that students and teachers can receive qualified psychological support free of charge. Assistance is available in educational institutions, inclusive resource centers, from family doctors, mental health centers, as well as through the "How are you?" program and the Ministry of Health's hotlines.