UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

A Child's Right to an Education Does Not Change Because of a Crisis With schools closed in 191 countries during the coronavirus pandemic, UNICEF is working to make sure students keep learning & stay healthy.
Category 5 Cyclone Harold Hits Vanuatu The slow-moving storm is battering an island nation already in a state of emergency due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 and the U.S. Crisis of Care The coronavirus outbreak underscores the importance of family-friendly policies in the United States.
Protecting the Most Vulnerable Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak Crises put children and youth at greater risk of abuse and neglect. Here's how UNICEF partner ICOY is standing up for those in need.
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.
How the CARES Act Impacts Children Following U.S. policy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNICEF Rushes Vital Supplies to Help Countries Fight Coronavirus Despite extreme market pressure, UNICEF is procuring and shipping essential supplies including personal protective equipment.
The UNICEF USA Bridge Fund & Social Impact Investing: The Time Is Now New Bridge Fund head Cristina Shapiro on why UNICEF USA's innovative impact investing tool has never been more crucial to UNICEF's mission.
'Children Are the Hidden Victims of This Pandemic' As lockdowns and school closures keep kids at home, the risk of exploitation, abuse, and neglect rises.
Helping Communities Fight the Spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria UNICEF is supporting COVID-19 health education handwashing campaigns in Africa's most populous country.
UNICEF's Strategy for Fighting Coronavirus in Crowded Places Leaders of the global response call for help reaching the world's most vulnerable children and families with supplies and support.
Advocating for Children and Families During the COVID-19 Outbreak Passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and further action needed.

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