UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

A Syrian Refugee Asks, "Are My Friends Still Alive?" After seven years of civil war, UNICEF's youngest Goodwill Ambassador, Muzoon Almellehan, pleads "Don't give up on Syria."
Devastated by War, Syria's Children Dream of Peace 7 years of indiscriminate attacks and bombings have left a generation of Syrian children displaced, disabled and hoping for a better future.
How UNICEF USA Is Building a Coalition for Children's Rights UNICEF USA supporters convened on Capitol Hill in March to ensure that the U.S. maintains its support for UNICEF's lifesaving programs.
#HerToo: Globally, Girls Are Taking a Stand Against Sexual Harassment In the #MeToo / #HerToo era, girls around the world are fighting for their rights: "Now, no one else would dare to do that to us."
Would You Brave Venomous Snakes for Safe Water? Far Too Many Girls Do Learn how UNICEF helped thousands of children in Guinea get clean water — safely and without fear.
Three Stories About How Clean Water Saves Kids' Lives By joining UNICEF in providing clean water for the world's children, you help ensure their health, safety and prospects for a bright future
How Long Does It Take to Get Water? For Aysha, Eight Hours a Day Worldwide, women and girls spend 200 million hours every day collecting water.
Our Hero: My Name Is Rosemaine Jean In Haiti, Rosemaine Jean knows how to use clean water to keep her family safe from cholera. A short film from UNICEF USA.
Safe Water in South Sudan Gives Women and Girls a New Lease on Life UNICEF and partners restored the water treatment plant in Bentiu, South Sudan, with life-changing results for the community.
Every Child Deserves to Survive An estimated 7,000 newborn babies die every day around the world. The vast majority of these deaths are preventable.
One World, Many Languages ALEX AND ANI and UNICEF celebrate International Mother Language Day, and their partnership to improve multilingual education in South Asia.
The Right to Play UNICEF is creating safe spaces for children whose lives have been disrupted by conflict in Afghanistan.

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