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A In Afghanistan on July 23, 2026, a 14-year-old girl stands by a window in her house, reading a book.

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Afghanistan's ban on girls' education beyond sixth grade is harming a generation — and costing an estimated $84 million a year. [video]
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A girl carries water in the village of Fatonvogo, in northern Côte d'Ivoire, have access to safe drinking water through a newly installed water pump. UNICEF supports sustainable water supply systems to ensure children and their families can access safe water close to home.

World Water Week Helps Advance Safe Water Access for Every Child

Learn more about this global moment designed to inspire attention and action for children who still lack reliable access to safe water.
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Members of UNICEF USA's National Youth Council meet in Washington DC in 2025 to advocate for children.

Inside Look: How UNICEF USA Is Advancing Child-Centered Governance in the U.S. — and Why It Matters

UNICEF USA Chief Program Officer Darla Silva discusses the critical role of youth voices in shaping local policies in their cities and communities.
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UNICEF's Representative in Cameroon smiles while giving the oral polio vaccine to a young child in the Far North region.

World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Those Who Help Children in Crisis

The annual observance on Aug. 19 recognizes humanitarian workers and the risks they face while delivering lifesaving assistance to people in need.
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