UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

UNICEF Stockpiling 520M Syringes for Global COVID-19 Vaccination UNICEF is readying more than half a billion single-dose syringes for use as soon as a safe and effective vaccine is available.
COVID-19 and Child Labor: A Time of Crisis, a Time to Act With schools closed and extreme poverty on the rise, more kids are going to work to help support their families. Why that's a problem.
Getting Students Back to School Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic UNICEF is working to keep students learning during the pandemic, from guidance on safely reopening schools to remote learning solutions.
“How Are You, Really?” During the COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF calls for greater investment in and greater access to mental health support.
Community Health Workers Are Yemen's Superheroes UNICEF and the European Union are supporting a network of community health workers and primary health care facilities across Yemen.
Protecting Children's Mental Health in Venezuela During the Pandemic UNICEF-supported child protection counselors are on the front lines in Venezuela, responding to the needs of children and adolescents.
Keeping Children Healthy and Learning During the Pandemic A new podcast examines the challenges of reaching children with the academic & social/emotional support they need in the time of COVID-19.
Helping Malnourished Babies Thrive in South Sudan Babies suffering from severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan get a new lease on life thanks to UNICEF & Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food.
The Mother of All Summits Looking back on the World Summit for Children, a landmark event in the battle for children's rights.
Women's Advice for Girls: Stay in School. Believe in Yourself. Don't marry young. Find work that you love. Mothers and teens share their hope and wisdom with the next generation of girls.
Children Seeking Asylum Deserve Protection The U.S. must stop using COVID-19 as a pretext for deporting migrant children who have tested negative and pose no public health threat.
How UNICEF Supports and Protects Child Migrants Every Step of the Way Children and young people are entitled to the same basic human rights wherever they are, regardless of borders.

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