UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Ridding the World of Rotavirus, One Dose at a Time See how far we've come in the fight against rotavirus, the deadliest diarrheal disease in children under five. But more needs to be done
Women Are Working Together to Support Girls Worldwide UNICEF is partnering with women's groups like Zonta International and Dining For Women to improve the lives of girls around the world.
As Lebanon Educates Syrian Refugee Kids, the Clooneys Step In To Help Seeking to "empower a new generation," the Clooney Foundation for Justice promotes educational opportunity for Syrian refugee children.
The Fight to End Child Marriage In the past decade, 25 million child marriages have been prevented. But there is more work to be done.
Making the World a Better Place Built on small acts of kindness and moments of bravery, these books inspire children to become young humanitarians.
New Appropriations Act Signals Big Wins for Kids U.S. lawmakers maintain support for UNICEF and other critical programs for children with the passage of the 2018 spending bill.
In Times of Emergency, UNICEF Steps Up As the lead humanitarian agency for children in emergencies, UNICEF has a 70-year history of being in the right place at the right time.
Students Are Calling Out for a Safer Future. UNICEF Is Listening. UNICEF supports the right of all children to have safe and happy childhoods, and to have their voices heard.
Beyoncé, Gucci & UNICEF USA Are Bringing Clean, Safe Water to Burundi CHIME FOR CHANGE, BEYGOOD4BURUNDI and UNICEF USA are improving water and sanitation in the landlocked East African nation.
Safe, Clean Water Is the Key to Life for Rohingya Refugees Fleeing a military crackdown in Myanmar, the Rohingya face a new danger in Bangladesh: waterborne diseases.
A Rohingya Girl Tells How Her Family Escaped Violence in Myanmar 12-year-old Umme and her family fled to Bangladesh. Now the monsoon season has begun, bringing new dangers.
A New Crisis Looms for Rohingya Refugees: Monsoon Season A wave of unprecedented violence drove them from their homes in Myanmar. Now they face landslides and flooding in Bangladesh.

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