James Elder
James Elder is a spokesperson for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), where he advocates for the rights and protection of children worldwide. He has been vocal about the alarming rise in violence against children, particularly in conflict zones like Haiti, where he highlighted a staggering 1000% increase in sexual violence against minors in 2024 compared to the previous year. Elder emphasizes the dire situation faced by children in Haiti, including recruitment by gangs and the pervasive threat of violence, drawing attention to the urgent need for international support and intervention.
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James Elder is a UNICEF spokesperson who highlights the educational crisis and the impact of the conflict on children's literacy in Gaza.
Gaza: Bildung in der Krise und Hoffnung für die Zukunft - Politik
Germany· 2026-02-09
James Elder is the spokesperson for UNICEF who reported on the situation of children in Gaza.
«يونيسيف»: مقتل 37 طفلاً في غزة منذ بداية العام
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-07James Elder, the spokesperson for UNICEF, highlighted the urgent need to return children to schools in Gaza.
مساعٍ أممية لإعادة أطفال غزة لمدارسهمUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-27James Elder, a spokesperson for UNICEF, reported that children in Gaza continue to die due to Israeli attacks and harsh cold despite a ceasefire agreement.
«يونيسف»: مقتل 100 طفل منذ سريان وقف إطلاق النار في غزةUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-22James Elder, a Unicef spokesperson, reported that more than 100 children had been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire.
Newborn baby becomes eighth to die of hypothermia in Gaza this winter | Gaza
United Kingdom· 2026-01-18
UNICEF: One child dies per day since the Gaza ceasefire.
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton weighs in on the possibility of U.S. strikes on Iran
United States· 2026-01-15
James Elder, a UNICEF spokesperson, reported on the ongoing deaths of children in Gaza since the ceasefire.
Gaza war leads to 41% fall in births prompting allegations of reproductive violence | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
UNICEF: One child dies per day since the Gaza ceasefire.
Iranian-American advocate: How can we trust a regime that massacres its own people?United States· 2026-01-15
James Elder, the spokesperson for UNICEF, reported that at least 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire.
40% من قتلى انتهاكات إسرائيل لوقف إطلاق النار في غزة هم أطفال
Iraq· 2026-01-15
James Elder reports that one child dies per day since the Gaza ceasefire.
‘So much fear’: Doctor shares account of Iran crackdown in CNN exclusiveUnited States· 2026-01-14
James Elder, spokesperson for Unicef, reported that at least 100 children had been killed since the truce began.
Winter storms kill five in Gaza amid desperate conditions in makeshift camps | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-14
James Elder, a spokesperson for UNICEF, reported that over a hundred children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire began.
«الأمم المتحدة»: مقتل 100 طفل في غزة منذ وقف إطلاق النارUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-14UNICEF spokesperson, James Elder, told reporters at a UN briefing by video link from Gaza that 'more than 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire of early October.'
Over 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UNICEF
Nigeria· 2026-01-13James Elder, spokesperson for Unicef, stated that the supplies are 'far from what is needed'.
La ayuda humanitaria entra en Gaza, pero la ONU la ve aún insuficiente | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-12
James Elder from Unicef stated that the aid being sent to Gaza is insufficient for the needs.
‘Lo destruyeron todo’: cómo es el regreso de miles de palestinos a Gaza tras el cese el fuego
Panama· 2025-10-12
James Elder, a spokesperson for Unicef, said last week that there was 'a lot of panic, a lot of very hungry people' in Gaza City.
Almost 55,000 children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09
James Elder, a spokesperson for UNICEF, discussed the dire situation of newborns in Gaza sharing oxygen masks due to a shortage.
اليونيسف: الرضع في غزة يتشاركون أقنعة الأكسجينUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-10-08Unicef spokesman James Elder described the dire conditions faced by mothers and wounded children in Gaza.
Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continueUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
James Elder, a spokesperson for UNICEF, highlighted the dire situation of premature infants in Gaza.
أطفال غزة الخدج يتقاسمون الأكسجين وسط رفض إسرائيلي لنقل الحضّانات
Saudi Arabia· 2025-10-07James Elder of Unicef described the traumatic and violent process of displacement faced by people in Gaza.
The ruin of Gaza: how Israel’s two-year assault has devastated the territory | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
James Elder is a spokesperson for Unicef who criticized the concept of designated safe zones in Gaza.
Hostage release but ... : Hamas agrees to Trump’s Gaza peace plan with conditions - What are they?
India· 2025-10-04
James Elder is a spokesperson for UNICEF who criticized the idea of a safe zone in Gaza.
Hamás dice que acepta la liberación de los rehenes, pero busca cambios en el plan de Trump para GazaPanama· 2025-10-04James Elder stated that there is no safe place for Palestinians in Gaza.
Hamás dice estar dispuesto a liberar a los rehenes israelíes y discutir términos del acuerdo propuesto por Donald Trump
Uruguay· 2025-10-03
James Elder stated that the situation for mothers and newborns in Gaza has never been worse.
«اليونيسف»: وضع الأمهات والرضع في غزة لم يكن أبداً أسوأ مما هو عليه الآنUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-10-03
Unicef spokesman James Elder said from the Gaza Strip that there was no safe place in Gaza.
Trump ultimatum: Hamas told to accept Gaza peace deal terms by Monday deadline
New Zealand· 2025-10-03
UNICEF spokesman James Elder said from the Gaza Strip.
Trump sets Sunday night deadline for Hamas to accept Gaza peace plan
Kenya· 2025-10-03James Elder, spokesman for the UN children's agency, Unicef, said on Friday that the idea of a safe zone in southern Gaza was 'farcical'.
Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to accept Gaza peace planUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03James Elder, a spokesperson for the UN children’s agency, Unicef, said the notion of a safe zone in the south is farcical.
Egypt foreign minister urges Hamas to accept Trump Gaza plan and disarm | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
James Elder, a spokesperson for UNICEF, described the situation in Gaza as dire and highlighted the dangers faced by civilians.
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Iceland· 2025-10-03Unicef spokesman James Elder reported witnessing multiple air strikes in Gaza City.
Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace planUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-01
