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TOP PHOTO: LiXong and her husband bring their children to receive polio vaccinations at an outreach point in Song Nuea Village, Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

National Parents Day: Recognizing Key Role of Caregivers in Helping Children Thrive

A day to honor parents and caregivers and the important ways they help children grow. Learn more, including how UNICEF supports families worldwide.
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Children hold UNICEF backpacks outside a school tent at BEHS Pyitharyar in Pyawbwe Township, Mandalay Region, Myanmar.

10 Emergencies That Need More Support in 2026

UNICEF is working around the clock to support children in emergencies, but more resources are urgently needed.
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TOP PHOTO: Ayman Adam, 12, sits in a classroom at Al Imtidad School, supported by UNICEF, in Farchana, eastern Chad with a UNICEF-provided backpack full of supplies to help him learn.

Helping Children Get Back to School: How UNICEF Expands Education Access

Millions are still waiting for their first safe chance to learn — a fundamental right. UNICEF works to remove barriers to education.
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Lionel Messi with baby Lamine Yamal (in bathtub) and his mother, Sheila Ebana in 2008.

Messi Meets Lamine Yamal: The Story Behind the Photo Everyone's Talking About

World Cup superstars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal go way back — and so does their support for UNICEF and the world's children. [video]
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Four-year-old girl in Bangladesh receives a typhoid vaccine.

Modest Gains in Global Child Immunization in 2025

UNICEF urges accelerated action to remove barriers to vaccination to reduce risks of disease outbreaks and protect every child.
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Schoolchildren in Timor-Leste talk with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder, far right.

Tackling the Climate Crisis in Timor-Leste

Climate shocks have become routine events in Timor-Leste, disrupting children's lives and pushing systems closer to collapse. [video]
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A mother and father at home in Ethiopia with their infant child.

How Economic Shocks From War in the Middle East Threaten to Increase Child Poverty Worldwide

Children are paying the price of conflict-related shipping disruptions — including those living far beyond the region, UNICEF warns in a new report.
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Nelson Mandela Foundation with UNICEF School for Africa Campaign

Nelson Mandela Day: Remembering a Champion For Children

Observed on July 18th, the UN-recognized occasion honors a life spent fighting for equality, justice and the right of every child to learn.
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A participant in UNICEF USA's Youth Professionals Network inaugural 2026 training session.

Redefining Philanthropy: UNICEF USA's Young Professionals Network

Participants in YPN's inaugural session explored meaningful ways to support UNICEF's mission and share what they learned.
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