UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

A Boy Scarred by Yemen's War Takes His First Steps Toward Healing Thanks to a UNICEF project in Aden that provides prosthetic limbs to children maimed in Yemen's war, Rayan, 6, can live a fuller life.
From Refugee to U.S. Citizen: A Former Lost Girl Looks Back War in South Sudan took almost everything from Rebecca Deng as a child. Today, she's a vocal champion for refugee children.
Protecting Yemen's Children From COVID-19 An urgent funding crisis threatens the water, sanitation and health programs children in Yemen need to stay alive. You can help now.
This Pandemic Is Not UNICEF's First Fight UNICEF's role in the world's war against COVID-19 reflects a legacy of saving and protecting children from disease.
Father's Day Gifts That Help Keep Children Healthy, Happy and Safe There's no replacement for the power of a father's love. But sometimes even the best dads need backup. UNICEF Inspired Gifts can help.
Supporting Black Children's Emotional Health Amid Racial Injustice Experts weigh in on some of the ways parents can support Black children as they navigate a social climate plagued by systemic racism.
Why Child Labor Cannot Be Forgotten During COVID-19 COVID-related shocks will push millions of children into extreme poverty & child labor. The need for social protection programs is urgent.
Respond, Recover, Reimagine — UNICEF's Vision for a Post-COVID World UNICEF issues an urgent appeal for support for its global pandemic response — calling on partners to help communities come back stronger.
UNICEF Is Working to Free Child Soldiers Around the World Tens of thousands of children are being recruited and used in armed conflicts around the world. UNICEF is working to bring them home.
How White People Can Talk to Their Kids About Racism Six steps white parents can take to help their children think about racial injustice, implicit bias and how to be an ally.
A Deep Dive Into UNICEF's $1.6 Billion Pandemic Response The different components of UNICEF's plan to deal with the COVID-19 crisis reflect how much is at stake for vulnerable children.
5 Ways to Stand Up Against Racism and Injustice Racism damages children, leaving deep and lasting scars. Here are five things your family can do now to help create a more just society.

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