UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

5 Surprising Facts About Girls Around the World Violence is a huge problem for girls worldwide, and high levels of acceptance only make it worse.
Ebola Orphans: West Africa's Abandoned Children Many are abandoned by surviving relatives as fear of Ebola becomes stronger than family ties.
UNICEF USA Must Reads A weekly roundup of UNICEF issues in the news. (October 3, 2014)
In Madagascar, a Once-Feared Disease Is No More Madagascar is the latest country—there are 35 since 1999—to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus with UNICEF's support.
UNICEF USA Must Reads A weekly roundup of UNICEF issues in the news. (September 26, 2014)
UNICEF Responds to Huge Influx of Syrian Refugees in Turkey Turkey is already host to more than 1 million Syrian refugees.
5 Things to Know About Iraq's Unfolding Child Crisis 900,000 Iraqi children have been driven from their homes since January.
UNICEF USA Must Reads A weekly roundup of UNICEF issues in the news. (September 19, 2014)
What You Need to Know About Gaza's Water Shortage Water is a precious resource in Gaza. UNICEF's Chief of Field Office Pernille Ironside explains.
Everything You Need to Know About Gaza Schools in Less Than 2 Minutes Conflict delayed the start of the school year, but Palestinian children are now back to learning.
Five Ways UNICEF Is Fighting Ebola From medical supplies to hygiene training, UNICEF is on the ground responding to the crisis.
New UNICEF Report: Child Deaths Cut in Half Since 1990 Almost 100 million children's lives have been saved over the past two decades.

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