UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Pandemic Puts Polio Fight on Pause, Stoking Fears of a Comeback The global response to COVID-19 puts children at risk while threatening to undermine decades of progress against the crippling disease.
Maternal Health: What We Should Know Healthy pregnancies lead to healthy moms and a good start for newborns, but not all mothers and babies experience the same level of care.
Cyclone Amphan Makes Landfall During Coronavirus Pandemic Still in coronavirus lockdown, vulnerable communities in India & Bangladesh now face the deepening consequences of a killer storm.
The Doctor Is In: Parents’ Questions About Coronavirus Answered Dr. Ronald Kleinman, Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, on how to protect children from coronavirus.
On Ramadan's Night of Power, Remember the Most Vulnerable A way to help those praying for safety, protection, nutrition, good health — & the resources to keep COVID-19 from devastating communities.
How UNICEF Supporters Can Help Speed Supplies to the Front Lines UNICEF USA's new Fast Fund aims to expedite procurement of PPE for health workers fighting COVID-19.
Rohingya Face Higher Risk of Gender-Based Violence During Lockdown With COVID-19 pandemic response measures in place, UNICEF is working to make sure women and girls can still get the support they need.
Pennsylvania and Minnesota Outlaw Child Marriage With No Exceptions UNICEF USA applauds the passage of laws preventing anyone under the age of 18 from getting married.
Getting the Word Out in Syria: How to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus A UNICEF public information campaign in Syria is offering practical advice on how to stay safe from COVID-19.
Coronavirus Anxiety: Parenting Tips to Help Children Children may not be as likely to get sick from coronavirus, but anxiety over the pandemic can take a heavy toll. Here’s how to help.
Thinking Through How to Safely Reopen Schools A roadmap from UNICEF and partners for leaders looking to bring kids back to the (non-virtual) classroom.
Childbirth During COVID-19 Lockdown Chloe, Patrick and Ava O'Doherty welcome baby Fionn in extraordinary times in South Africa.

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