Launch of the Water under Fire Report, Volume 4

UNICEF launches Volume 4 of its Water under Fire report, spotlighting the growing humanitarian toll on children from attacks on water systems and rallying collective action to protect water in conflict ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.

November, 5th 2026 - November, 5th 2026

10:00 am - 11:30 am

New_York (+01:00)

UNICEF House

Danny Kaye Conference Room
3 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017

Link to online conference - Passcode: 460126

https://unicef.zoom.us/j/96032901151#success

The launch will present the report's key findings and Calls to Action, and foster a dynamic exchange to strengthen advocacy for the protection of water in conflict — building political momentum towards the UN Water Conference in December 2026.

We are proud to share that our colleagues Dr. Caroline Pellaton and Dr. Tadesse Kebebew have contributed to this report, reflecting the Geneva Water Hub's continued engagement in advancing the protection of water in armed conflict.

The programme will feature remarks from:

UNICEF Deputy Executive Director
Permanent Mission of Slovenia, Co-Chair of the Global Alliance to Spare Water from Armed Conflicts
Permanent Mission of Senegal, Member of the Global Alliance to Spare Water from Armed Conflicts
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Local WASH Partner, Sudan
UNICEF WASH Director; UNICEF Head of WASH Cluster, State of Palestine; UNICEF Lead Researcher