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Unicef statement on support to children in Yemen:

“Although the deteriorating situation in Yemen is curtailing operations, Unicef continues to work to provide vital assistance for children in the country through a small number of international staff and more than 100 national staff, working with local as well as international partners. 

“Unicef and partners are providing water, sanitation and hygiene supplies as well as supporting mobile health clinics for more than 600 families who have arrived in Harad from the north.  

“Children from these displaced families will also be able to attend Unicef-supported schools when they open Sunday. 

“Information to help children avoid risks from unexploded ordnance and landmines will be distributed in major urban areas. 

“Unicef and partners also continue to provide health, education and nutrition programmes in areas not affected by the current fighting.”

Notes for editors:

For further information please contact the Unicef UK Press Office on +44 (0)20 7375 6030 or media@unicef.org.uk

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Unicef is the world’s leading organisation for children, promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.  

Unicef UK raises funds to protect children in danger, transform their lives and build a safer world for tomorrow’s children.  As a registered charity we raise funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and we lobby and campaign to keep children safe. Unicef UK also runs programmes in schools, hospitals and with local authorities in the UK. For more information please visit unicef.org.uk