UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Why Kids of All Races Need to Know How to Talk About Race and Racism Dr. Sandra Chapman, founder of Chap Equity, on teaching kids how to talk about race & racism, feel the pain they cause & take action.
Engaging With Police Reform to Save Black Lives UNICEF USA affirms commitment to racial justice including police reform & reimagining public safety in a just & equitable way.
It's Time to Outlaw Marriage Before Age 18, With No Exceptions Pennsylvania & Minnesota banned child marriage in May. UNICEF USA won't stop until this human rights violation is illegal in all 50 states.
Ebola Outbreak Ends in Democratic Republic of Congo For nearly two years, UNICEF and partners rallied to fight the second largest Ebola outbreak in history.
Education, Not Marriage: Building Better Futures for Girls in Ethiopia UNICEF programs help reduce child marriage in Ethiopia by keeping girls learning & giving them the support they need during the pandemic.
Helping Girls Escape Early Marriage in Yemen Social collapse is pushing more and more young girls into child marriage in Yemen. UNICEF-supported programs help them get their lives back.
The Case for Intersectionality: Supporting LGBTQ Youth Amidst COVID-19 UNICEF USA renews its commitment to ending discrimination and abuse. LGBTQ children deserve protection and equal rights.
Refugees Need Our Support Now More Than Ever Born a refugee herself, Halima Aden speaks out on behalf of the world's most vulnerable children as they face the threat of COVID-19.
UNICEF: In Fight to Reduce Poverty, Cash Is King UNICEF makes a case for Universal Child Benefits (cash assistance for families) to counter the pandemic's economic fallout.
Monthly Donors Are the Backbone of UNICEF's Work Around the World When you open your heart to children, the benefits to those who struggle to survive can last them — and you — a lifetime.
Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico When a magnitude 7.4 quake rocked Mexico's Oaxaca State, buildings swayed hundreds of miles away. UNICEF is standing by to help, as needed.
How to Keep Children Learning During a Pandemic Robert Jenkins, UNICEF Global Chief of Education, on the challenges of remote learning and what parents can do to support their children.

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