Joe English
@joe-english.bsky.social
Covering humanitarian crises in the UNICEF press office in NYC | Brit in Brooklyn
Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli but hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides - @unicef.org @wfp.org @fao.org
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Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli but hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides
FAO, WFP and UNICEF warn of the highest levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in Al Fasher and Kadugli; improvements seen where fighting has receded and services have resumed
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November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Famine conditions confirmed in Sudan’s Al Fasher and Kadugli but hunger and malnutrition ease where conflict subsides - @unicef.org @wfp.org @fao.org
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“Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis - and children are paying the highest price”
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“Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis - and children are paying the highest price”
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing
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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“Sudan is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis - and children are paying the highest price”
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IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
“What I witnessed in Darfur and elsewhere this week is a stark reminder of what is at stake" UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban
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“What I witnessed in Darfur and elsewhere this week is a stark reminder of what is at stake" UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban
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IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP urge immediate action to address escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
“What I witnessed in Darfur and elsewhere this week is a stark reminder of what is at stake" UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban
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“What I witnessed in Darfur and elsewhere this week is a stark reminder of what is at stake" UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban
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The ceasefire brings hope that life for children in Gaza can return to being about more than just survival. But with winter approaching, there’s no time to lose. Without shelter and warm clothing, children’s lives will remain at risk.
Speaking to ABC News’ Janai Norman
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Speaking to ABC News’ Janai Norman
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What does the ceasefire mean for the children of Gaza
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October 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The ceasefire brings hope that life for children in Gaza can return to being about more than just survival. But with winter approaching, there’s no time to lose. Without shelter and warm clothing, children’s lives will remain at risk.
Speaking to ABC News’ Janai Norman
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Speaking to ABC News’ Janai Norman
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At least 17 children – 9 girls and 8 boys, including an infant just seven days old – were killed in an attack on the Dar al-Arqam Displacement Centre in Al Fasher, North Darfur, early yesterday morning, according to reports received by UNICEF.
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At least 17 children reportedly killed in attack on displacement centre in North Darfur's Al Fasher, Sudan
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October 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At least 17 children – 9 girls and 8 boys, including an infant just seven days old – were killed in an attack on the Dar al-Arqam Displacement Centre in Al Fasher, North Darfur, early yesterday morning, according to reports received by UNICEF.
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"There are drones and quadcopters still flying around and there's some heavy machine gun fire. We're still determined to get these babies back to their parents in the south,"
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October 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
"There are drones and quadcopters still flying around and there's some heavy machine gun fire. We're still determined to get these babies back to their parents in the south,"
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'Israeli strikes on Gaza City and other parts of the Gaza Strip continue. We call on Israel to ensure the full protection of the lives of all civilians.
'For the sake of all children in Gaza, this war must end now.'
Statement from UNICEF Executive Director on Gaza
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'For the sake of all children in Gaza, this war must end now.'
Statement from UNICEF Executive Director on Gaza
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Two years of hellish war have devastated Gaza’s children
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
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October 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
'Israeli strikes on Gaza City and other parts of the Gaza Strip continue. We call on Israel to ensure the full protection of the lives of all civilians.
'For the sake of all children in Gaza, this war must end now.'
Statement from UNICEF Executive Director on Gaza
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'For the sake of all children in Gaza, this war must end now.'
Statement from UNICEF Executive Director on Gaza
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In Nasser, the hospital corridors are lined with women who have just given birth.
In six missions to Gaza, I have never seen it like this.
New mothers and vulnerable newborns lying on the floor.
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In six missions to Gaza, I have never seen it like this.
New mothers and vulnerable newborns lying on the floor.
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Shoeless, starving, and nowhere to go: The brutal logic imposed on Gaza’s children
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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October 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM
In Nasser, the hospital corridors are lined with women who have just given birth.
In six missions to Gaza, I have never seen it like this.
New mothers and vulnerable newborns lying on the floor.
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In six missions to Gaza, I have never seen it like this.
New mothers and vulnerable newborns lying on the floor.
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Reposted by Joe English
UNICEF is deeply shocked and concerned by the killing of ten children in ten days in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.
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Ten children killed in ten days in Port-au-Prince
Statement by UNICEF Representative in Haiti, Geeta Narayan
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September 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
UNICEF is deeply shocked and concerned by the killing of ten children in ten days in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.
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Nearly 45,000 doses of the Ebola vaccine are on their way to Kasai province in DR Congo as UNICEF intensifies efforts. Since the outbreak was declared on 5 September, 47 suspected and confirmed cases have been reported, including 14 among children.
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DR Congo: UNICEF delivers vaccines and life-saving support as Ebola outbreak hits Kasai
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September 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Nearly 45,000 doses of the Ebola vaccine are on their way to Kasai province in DR Congo as UNICEF intensifies efforts. Since the outbreak was declared on 5 September, 47 suspected and confirmed cases have been reported, including 14 among children.
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“Initial reports indicate that at least 11 children, aged 6 to 15, were killed in the deadly attack, which hit not only the mosque, but also adjacent homes. Many more children were injured.”
At least 11 children reportedly killed in attack in Sudan’s North Darfur
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At least 11 children reportedly killed in attack in Sudan’s North Darfur
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At least 11 children reportedly killed in attack on a mosque in Sudan’s North Darfur State
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell
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September 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“Initial reports indicate that at least 11 children, aged 6 to 15, were killed in the deadly attack, which hit not only the mosque, but also adjacent homes. Many more children were injured.”
At least 11 children reportedly killed in attack in Sudan’s North Darfur
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At least 11 children reportedly killed in attack in Sudan’s North Darfur
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Child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate, with the latest evidence showing a record proportion of children screened were identified as acutely malnourished in August.
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Devastating rate of child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip in August surpasses July record
After July IPC famine finding in Gaza City, screenings show 1 in 5 children acutely malnourished as the military offensive there escalates
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September 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate, with the latest evidence showing a record proportion of children screened were identified as acutely malnourished in August.
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“A wave of deadly attacks hit Kyiv during the early hours of this morning – reportedly killing four children, including a toddler. At least 10 children were reportedly injured. The children were at home in their beds, trying to sleep."
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Four children reportedly killed in wave of deadly attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine
Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Regina De Dominicis
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August 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“A wave of deadly attacks hit Kyiv during the early hours of this morning – reportedly killing four children, including a toddler. At least 10 children were reportedly injured. The children were at home in their beds, trying to sleep."
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All too often away from the headlines, the escalation of conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State in recent months has left children increasingly vulnerable. Deadly attacks continue to drive fear, displacement and suffering.
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Children bear the brunt of escalating violence in Rakhine, Myanmar, as deadly attacks continue
Statement by June Kunugi, UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific
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August 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
All too often away from the headlines, the escalation of conflict in Myanmar’s Rakhine State in recent months has left children increasingly vulnerable. Deadly attacks continue to drive fear, displacement and suffering.
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After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease, and violence claiming young lives daily - @unicef.org
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After 500 days under siege, children in Sudan’s Al Fasher face starvation, mass displacement, and deadly violence
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August 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
After 500 days under siege, the city of Al Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur has become an epicentre of child suffering, with malnutrition, disease, and violence claiming young lives daily - @unicef.org
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“As we have repeatedly warned, the signs were unmistakable: children with wasted bodies, too weak to cry or eat; babies dying from hunger and preventable disease; parents arriving at clinics with nothing left to feed their children.
"There is no time to lose."
"There is no time to lose."
August 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“As we have repeatedly warned, the signs were unmistakable: children with wasted bodies, too weak to cry or eat; babies dying from hunger and preventable disease; parents arriving at clinics with nothing left to feed their children.
"There is no time to lose."
"There is no time to lose."
“Even one attack against a humanitarian colleague is an attack on all of us and on the people we serve,” @tomfletcherun.bsky.social “Attacks on this scale, with zero accountability, are a shameful indictment of international inaction and apathy.
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World Humanitarian Day: Attacks on aid workers hit another record, humanitarians call for urgent action, 19 August 2025 [EN/AR/RU] - World
News and Press Release in English on World about Safety and Security; published on 18 Aug 2025 by OCHA
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August 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Even one attack against a humanitarian colleague is an attack on all of us and on the people we serve,” @tomfletcherun.bsky.social “Attacks on this scale, with zero accountability, are a shameful indictment of international inaction and apathy.
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With millions returning to Afghanistan, UNICEF calls for a safe, dignified, voluntary and phased approach and increased support for children and families
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With millions returning to Afghanistan, UNICEF calls for a safe, dignified, voluntary and phased approach and increased support for children and families
Statement by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban
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August 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
With millions returning to Afghanistan, UNICEF calls for a safe, dignified, voluntary and phased approach and increased support for children and families
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"In July alone, nearly 12,000 children in Gaza were identified as acutely malnourished - The highest monthly figure ever recorded.
“This is clear evidence that malnutrition is accelerating rapidly, putting young lives at grave risk.”
“This is clear evidence that malnutrition is accelerating rapidly, putting young lives at grave risk.”
August 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"In July alone, nearly 12,000 children in Gaza were identified as acutely malnourished - The highest monthly figure ever recorded.
“This is clear evidence that malnutrition is accelerating rapidly, putting young lives at grave risk.”
“This is clear evidence that malnutrition is accelerating rapidly, putting young lives at grave risk.”
Children in Sudan ‘reduced to skin and bones’ as UNICEF calls for urgent action
“The world must not look away. Not now.”
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“The world must not look away. Not now.”
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Children in Sudan ‘reduced to skin and bones’ as UNICEF calls for urgent action
This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Sudan Representative Sheldon Yett – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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August 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Children in Sudan ‘reduced to skin and bones’ as UNICEF calls for urgent action
“The world must not look away. Not now.”
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“The world must not look away. Not now.”
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‘the U.N. and other experienced aid organizations stand ready with the resources, the skills and the proven blueprint to provide essential humanitarian relief.’
‘To end starvation in Gaza, Israel must allow humanitarian-aid professionals to do their job’
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‘To end starvation in Gaza, Israel must allow humanitarian-aid professionals to do their job’
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Opinion | Netanyahu Is Choosing to Starve Gaza
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August 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
‘the U.N. and other experienced aid organizations stand ready with the resources, the skills and the proven blueprint to provide essential humanitarian relief.’
‘To end starvation in Gaza, Israel must allow humanitarian-aid professionals to do their job’
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‘To end starvation in Gaza, Israel must allow humanitarian-aid professionals to do their job’
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"You see the images on the news, and you know what has happened, but it is still shocking when you are there.
"The marks of deep suffering and hunger were visible on the faces of families and children."
UNICEF's Ted Chaiban following his visit to Gaza
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"The marks of deep suffering and hunger were visible on the faces of families and children."
UNICEF's Ted Chaiban following his visit to Gaza
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UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban's remarks following his recent travel to Israel, Gaza and the West Bank
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August 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"You see the images on the news, and you know what has happened, but it is still shocking when you are there.
"The marks of deep suffering and hunger were visible on the faces of families and children."
UNICEF's Ted Chaiban following his visit to Gaza
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"The marks of deep suffering and hunger were visible on the faces of families and children."
UNICEF's Ted Chaiban following his visit to Gaza
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Children in Gaza are running out of time -
Two out of three of the famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of Gaza, with food consumption and nutrition indicators at their worst levels since the conflict began.
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Two out of three of the famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of Gaza, with food consumption and nutrition indicators at their worst levels since the conflict began.
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UN Agencies warn key food and nutrition indicators exceed famine thresholds in Gaza
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July 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Children in Gaza are running out of time -
Two out of three of the famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of Gaza, with food consumption and nutrition indicators at their worst levels since the conflict began.
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Two out of three of the famine thresholds have now been breached in parts of Gaza, with food consumption and nutrition indicators at their worst levels since the conflict began.
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Reposted by Joe English
"The pause in the fighting is important and it is welcome," UNICEF's @joe-english.bsky.social tells @anacabrera.bsky.social. "But if we're really going to save lives of children and prevent this from continuing to happen, it needs to be a sustained ceasefire."
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UNICEF speaks out on humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Israel has paused fighting in parts of the area to allow for some aid to enter, as starvation and malnutrition continue to ravage Gaza. UNICEF Communication Specialist Joe English joins Ana Cabrera to...
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July 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"The pause in the fighting is important and it is welcome," UNICEF's @joe-english.bsky.social tells @anacabrera.bsky.social. "But if we're really going to save lives of children and prevent this from continuing to happen, it needs to be a sustained ceasefire."
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