UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

How UNICEF Built a Supply Pipeline to Support Response to Ukraine War A look at how UNICEF kicked its already formidable supply operation into high gear to meet the urgent needs of children and families.
Ukrainian Refugees Head Back to School in Poland UNICEF is supporting schools in refugee-hosting countries as they welcome children displaced by the war in Ukraine.
UNICEF on a Mission to Protect Children From Noncommunicable Diseases UNICEF is strengthening health care for children and adolescents living with and at risk of chronic NCDs, with funding from Eli Lilly.
More Humanitarian Aid Needed to Fend off Famine in Somalia At least 730 children in Somalia have already died from severe acute malnutrition. UNICEF calls for more support to ramp up its response.
Reaching Pakistan's Children as Floodwaters Leave Families Stranded Pakistan's "monsoon on steroids" has left millions in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. [VIDEO]
10 Reasons to Educate Girls When girls are able to realize their right to an education, everybody wins. [VIDEO]
Struggling to Survive Severe Drought Mothers and children in some of the worst affected areas across the Horn of Africa share their stories. [VIDEO]
Amid the Horrors of War, Ukraine's Children Yearn for School Thousands of schools remain inaccessible to children in Ukraine. UNICEF is working to ensure they can keep learning, despite the war.
Report Finds Poor Hygiene at Over Half of All Health Facilities Some 3.85 billion people globally are at increased risk of infection due to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene services.
UNICEF Rushes Aid to Families Hit by Heavy Monsoon Rains in Pakistan Flood-stricken families are struggling to survive as a climate disaster unfolds in Pakistan.
UNICEF Mobile Health Teams Reach Children in Need in Rural Afghanistan Every child and mother should have access to basic health and nutrition services. UNICEF is working to see that they get it.
Blunting War's Impacts While Calling for Peace As war in Ukraine hits the six-month mark, UNICEF calls for an end to the violence and continued support for the humanitarian response.

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