UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Stories of Suffering, Stories of Hope: A Reflection For her first field trip as UNICEF's Executive Director, Catherine Russell went to Pakistan and Afghanistan. A personal account.
UNICEF: Pandemic Pushing More Families Deeper Into Poverty Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the social and economic devastation is weighing most heavily on children.
Sadness and Shock as Families Flee Ukraine Mothers desperate to protect their children from escalating war in Ukraine share stories of grief and determination.
How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War Children always look to their parents for a sense of safety & security — even more so in times of crisis.
After a Devastating Fire, a Somber Ramadan for Rohingya Children UNICEF is on the ground assisting vulnerable Rohingya refugee children and their families in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
UNICEF 'Blue Dots' Providing Critical Support to Refugees from Ukraine From sites strategically located near the border along popular transit routes, UNICEF delivers emergency services to children and families.
UNICEF: Helping Girls Return to School Must Be a Global Priority The knock-on effects of the pandemic threaten to derail the future of a generation — girls in particular need support to stay in school.
For Ukraine's Children, a Frightening New Reality The escalating conflict in Ukraine is taking a terrible toll on children's lives and well-being. [VIDEO]
Growing Up in Conflict in Ukraine: Lessons No Child Should Learn Since fighting began in 2014, UNICEF has been on the ground providing education & psychosocial support to children caught in the crossfire.
Amid Stress and Sorrow, Support for Families Fleeing Ukraine As parents struggle to keep their children out of harm's way, local volunteers are rallying to offer food, drink and kindness. [VIDEO]
Flight From Ukraine: UNICEF To Support Refugees at 'Blue Dot' Hubs While scaling up aid operations in country, UNICEF races to meet urgent needs of children and families fleeing to neighboring countries.
UNICEF to Afghan Authorities: Allow All Girls to Go to School UNICEF Executive Director Catherine M. Russell urges concrete action on promises on women's and children's human rights without delay.

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