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Thousands of families once again fled their homes on May 1, 2024, following gang attacks in Solino, at the heart of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital.

Crisis in Haiti: 'I Thought It Was the End for Me'

Surging violence in Haiti has forced thousands of families out of their homes, exposing displaced children to horrors no child should have to endure.
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Amar, 5, holds a bag of supplies delivered by UNICEF to displaced families from South Lebanon in December 2023.

Children in Lebanon Are Paying the Price of 6 Months of Increasing Conflict

Near-daily airstrikes are hitting deeper and deeper into Lebanon, putting more children and families at risk.
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On April 7, 2024, 9-year-old Raghad sits up in bed at the Rafah Indonesian Field Hospital in southern Gaza, where UNICEF and its partner Tamer conduct Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) sessions for children injured in the conflict.

Helping Gaza's Children Cope With Trauma

UNICEF is on the ground in Gaza, working with partners to provide urgently needed mental health and psychosocial support services for kids. [video]
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Mohammad, 11, and Reham, 9, stand at a food distribution center in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

More Than 13,000 Children Reported Dead in Gaza as Famine Nears

A new report warns famine is imminent as 1.1 million people — half the population — experience catastrophic levels of food insecurity. [VIDEO]
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Seven-year-old Lovenska of Haiti works on a drawing at a UNICEF-supported child-friendly space in Delmas 6, downtown Port-au-Prince.

Surge in Violence Fuels Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti

Calling the situation for children "a living nightmare," UNICEF Haiti Representative Bruno Maes urges more support for the emergency response. [VIDEO]
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In the Gaza Strip on Feb. 15, 2024, a UNICEF-trained screener measures 2-year-old Leen's mid-upper arm circumference to diagnose severe acute malnutrition.

Rising Malnutrition Puts Children's Lives at Grave Risk in Gaza

An unprecedentedly rapid rise in malnutrition is threatening the lives of children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza Strip.
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Muzdalifa, 17, of Sudan, wrote a poem for peace expressing her hope for the future.

Children in War Write Poems for Peace

UNICEF shares its growing collection of poems by young people — deeply personal works that show resilience, creativity and hope in the face of danger.
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Shaimaa, 14, inside the UNICEF-supported Makanna ('our space' in Arabic) at El Gox gathering point in Kosti, White Nile state, Sudan.

Stories of UNICEF's Impact in Sudan, Helping Children Caught in Conflict

"My name is Shaimaa. I am 14 years old, and this is my Makanna — my safe space."
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Mohammed, 9, walks over the rubble of his destroyed home on Omar Al-Mukhtar Street in Gaza City on Jan. 11, 2024.

What It's Like to Be a Child in Gaza Right Now

Children are not responsible for war, but they pay the highest price. As the bombardment of Gaza continues, children share their stories.
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