UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

UNICEF Is Helping Iraqi Youth Heal From Violence and Trauma Iraq's next generation is scarred by a brutal war. UNICEF and partners are giving them the tools they need to resume their lives.
Not An Object: On Sexualization and Exploitation of Women and Girls The objectification and sexualization of girls in the media is linked to violence against women and girls worldwide.
If Vaccine Rates Keep Falling, These Diseases Could Make a Comeback We have reason to fear the latest outbreaks of preventable diseases: Vaccination rates are waning, and they are critical to disease control.
Here's How UNICEF Helped Millions of Children in 2018 Last year, UNICEF and partners provided critical services for millions of children caught up in humanitarian crises all over the world.
In Photos, 10 Classrooms From Around the World UNICEF is helping children in 155 countries get the quality education they deserve. Here, a look inside schools around the world.
A Step Closer to Adulthood, Along a Cold Highway On a freezing journey from Venezuela, hardship and hope for a migrant family.
UNICEF Winter Clothes Help Syrian Children Weather the Cold For parents who must choose between putting food on the table and heating their family's tent, the winter gear shipment was a lifesaver.
Young People Speak Out: End Violence in Schools Now In the new #ENDviolence Youth Manifesto, students from around the world share their ideas on how to make school a safe place for all.
A Malnourished Toddler's Recovery in Central African Republic Once severely malnourished and near death, 3-year-old Pierre bounced back to life thanks to UNICEF and the miracle of therapeutic food.
An Escalating Crisis in Central African Republic A resurgence of brutal violence has devastated CAR. Children and families are in urgent need of protection and humanitarian aid.
War in Syria Took Her Husband but Not Her Children or Will To Survive Motherhood is a struggle in Syria. But even after her husband's death, Najla refuses to let loss stand in the way of her children's future.
UNICEF Is Helping Venezuelan Children Start Over in Peru Economic and social collapse has separated many Venezuelan children from family and dreams. With help, they can reconnect with both.

UNICEF in Action

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