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The Start Center in Lviv, Ukraine provides respite for displaced children with disabilities and their families, including Petro, who has a severe form of autism, and his mother, Svitlana.
Protecting Children With Special Needs From War in Ukraine
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A child's drawing promoting peace hangs on the wall of an empty school in eastern Ukraine on February 10, 2022.
What Kids Want Congress to Know
Only one-third of America's children feel included in the political process. UNICEF USA is working to change that.
Climate protest in Glasgow
Reflections on COP26 and What Climate Action Must Look Like in 2022
Two youth climate activists share takeaways from November's global conference as we consider how to create a safer, more equitable future.
Bara'a, an 11-year-old quadriplegic in Douma, rural Damascus, Syria, is thriving with UNICEF's help.
Children With Disabilities Thrive With UNICEF's Support
A look at programs considered critical for protecting child rights — and creating a more inclusive post-COVID-19 world.
A UNICEF-supported U-Reporter in Korhogo, Côte d'Ivoire, where the social platform is used to encourage youth engagement. Côte d'Ivoire is the 35th country to join the U-Report movement.
U-Report: Using UNICEF's Social Messaging Platform to Improve Lives
Thirteen million people across 76 countries use UNICEF's messaging tool to speak up about the issues that matter most to them.
In Cote d'Ivoire, U-Reporters consider themselves part of a movement.
UNICEF's U-Report Playing Key Role in Global COVID-19 Response
A new "chatbot" is facilitating the exchange of critical, lifesaving information in 42 countries.
Lucy Meyer, advocate for children with disabilities, on a recent visit to Montenegro.
Champion for Children with Disabilities Spreads Message of Inclusion
Lucy Meyer, spokesperson for the UNICEF-Special Olympics partnership, continues her advocacy work in Montenegro and Kosovo.