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UNICEF helps the world's most vulnerable children.
Every day, millions of children — forced into labor, prostitution or armed groups — are denied their fundamental right to safety and security. UNICEF's child protection programs strive to create a world where every child grows up free from fear, exploitation and harm. Without basic protections, children are at risk of death, disease, poor physical and mental development and homelessness.
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57
million
Of 57 million children who are out of school worldwide, more than half live in sub-Saharan Africa.
83
percent
Over 83 percent of Syrians live below the poverty line.
85
million
More than 85 million children are subjected to physical labor, exploitation and trafficking.
4
x
Children with disabilities are at least four times more likely to suffer violence or sexual abuse.
20
%
More than twice as many women (20%) than men (5-10%) report having been sexually abused as children.
2
million
The commercial sex trade exploits 2 million children worldwide.
6,000
Up to 6,000 children have been recruited by armed groups in the Central African Republic.
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