While COVID-19 and related crises commanded the world's attention, some progress was achieved for children and families on several important fronts. Here's a look at some positive developments in 2020...

The Director of UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Programs reports on the urgent and growing needs of children: "There is no time to waste." [VIDEO]

Pediatricians from Massachusetts General Hospital talk about vaccine safety and COVID-19's dangers, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

UNICEF is on the ground helping the families and children fleeing Ukraine and those who have remained inside the country.

UNICEF USA talks to UNICEF's Drone Lead about his passion for UAV technology and its potential to save and improve lives.

Kids are fighting the toll of extreme storms, flood, heat and fire on the environment — and millions of children around the world

Time spent collecting water is time away from the classroom, denying girls a chance to build a better future. [VIDEO]

Thousands of families in southeastern Afghanistan are struggling to survive after a powerful earthquake shook Paktika and Khost provinces.

In Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, the number of people without access to safe water has risen from 9.5 million to 16.2 million in just five months.