UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Health Workers Reflect on Nepal's Deadly Second Wave of COVID-19 Health workers on the front lines of the first and second waves of coronavirus warn against complacency and call for more vaccines.
Prioritizing Children's Mental Health in U.S. Foreign Assistance The U.S. Congress introduces first-ever bipartisan legislation recognizing global need for mental health coordination and investment.
UNICEF USA Partners with Hispanic Federation to Help Asylum Seekers A new Migrant Services Partnership seeks to expand legal, mental health and other services on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Father’s Day Gifts That Give Back to Kids There's a UNICEF Inspired Gift for every type of dad. Purchase one in his honor today and help bring health and happiness to kids in need.
Caregiving in a Pandemic: Mental Health Challenges for Parents This Parenting Month, UNICEF USA highlights the importance of mental health support as parents carry an even heavier load than normal.
UNICEF Helps Refugees Get Their Fair Shot at COVID-19 Vaccines Refugees' rights to health care travel with them wherever they go. UNICEF is on the ground to protect them every step of the way.
COVAX Mission Forges Ahead: Vaccinate the World Against COVID-19 A global health crisis requires a global solution. The COVAX Facility remains the best mechanism for reaching the poorest countries.
Vaccinating the World Against a Virus: What It Will Take We have been here before: Lessons learned in the fight against polio are informing the global COVID-19 response.
In the Bolivian Amazon, COVID-19 Vaccines Keep Communities Safe COVAX COVID-19 vaccine deliveries protect vulnerable indigenous groups like the Yuqui in the Bolivian Amazon.
UN Report: 350,000 Ethiopians Are Living in Famine Conditions Alarming new data shows a growing hunger emergency in Tigray, where violent conflict has raged since November 2020, endangering millions.
UNICEF USA Condemns Antisemitism Children and their families have the right to be free from discrimination and to feel safe in their communities.
In Zambia, Playful Parenting Brings Fathers and Children Closer How a community-based program supported by UNICEF and the LEGO Foundation has helped families thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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