UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

This Ramadan, Children in Yemen Are Struggling to Survive 70 percent of Yemen's population, including 11.3 million children, need humanitarian aid. UNICEF & partners are working to save lives.
After a Devastating Fire, a Somber Ramadan for Rohingya Children UNICEF is on the ground assisting vulnerable Rohingya refugee children and their families in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
UNICEF 'Blue Dots' Providing Critical Support to Refugees from Ukraine From sites strategically located near the border along popular transit routes, UNICEF delivers emergency services to children and families.
UNICEF: Helping Girls Return to School Must Be a Global Priority The knock-on effects of the pandemic threaten to derail the future of a generation — girls in particular need support to stay in school.
For Ukraine's Children, a Frightening New Reality The escalating conflict in Ukraine is taking a terrible toll on children's lives and well-being. [VIDEO]
Growing Up in Conflict in Ukraine: Lessons No Child Should Learn Since fighting began in 2014, UNICEF has been on the ground providing education & psychosocial support to children caught in the crossfire.
Amid Stress and Sorrow, Support for Families Fleeing Ukraine As parents struggle to keep their children out of harm's way, local volunteers are rallying to offer food, drink and kindness. [VIDEO]
Flight From Ukraine: UNICEF To Support Refugees at 'Blue Dot' Hubs While scaling up aid operations in country, UNICEF races to meet urgent needs of children and families fleeing to neighboring countries.
UNICEF to Afghan Authorities: Allow All Girls to Go to School UNICEF Executive Director Catherine M. Russell urges concrete action on promises on women's and children's human rights without delay.
Children in Ukraine Fear for the Future The protracted and intensifying crisis is taking a devastating toll on the psychological well-being of children.
UNICEF: Children in Crossfire of Ukraine Crisis Military action in the eastern region prompts UNICEF to scale up lifesaving support for children and families under threat.
Dispatch from Brooklyn: In Mental Health, 'Kids Helping Kids' Works A UNICEF USA-supported program focused on youth mental health and wellness in New York City gets ready for Phase 2.

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