UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Every Child Deserves to Survive An estimated 7,000 newborn babies die every day around the world. The vast majority of these deaths are preventable.
One World, Many Languages ALEX AND ANI and UNICEF celebrate International Mother Language Day, and their partnership to improve multilingual education in South Asia.
The Right to Play UNICEF is creating safe spaces for children whose lives have been disrupted by conflict in Afghanistan.
Never Underestimate the Power of Love All children need loving care to get the best start in life. On Valentine's Day, UNICEF salutes the power of love to help children thrive.
Cash Transfers: A Safety Net for Refugee Families in Crisis A cash transfer program organized by UNICEF and partners allows refugees to decide for themselves how best to allocate resources.
It's Time to Stop Female Genital Mutilation FGM is a violation of girls' and women's human rights. UNICEF is fighting to end this violent practice once and for all.
We Could Not Do What We Do Without You Thank you for helping UNICEF save lives and futures in some of the toughest places on earth.
Fleeing from Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Armed conflict has driven more than 800,000 young people from their homes in one of the world's worst displacement crises for children.
South Africa's Techno Girls A mentoring program is steering teenage girls into careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Going Where Help Is Needed Most UNICEF Senior Emergency Coordinator AK Musse was a child refugee. Now he's devoted his career to helping people in crisis around the world.
Refugee Children in the Middle East Are Facing a Cruel Winter A serious shortfall in funding for winter supplies and assistance threatens 1.5 million children.
Nursed Back to Health UNICEF and partners treated more than 161,000 severely malnourished children in South Sudan in 2017. This is Maria's story.

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