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A In Afghanistan on July 23, 2026, a 14-year-old girl stands by a window in her house, reading a book.

Afghanistan's Education Ban Robs Girls of Their Future

Afghanistan's ban on girls' education beyond sixth grade is harming a generation — and costing an estimated $84 million a year. [video]
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A girl carries water in the village of Fatonvogo, in northern Côte d'Ivoire, have access to safe drinking water through a newly installed water pump. UNICEF supports sustainable water supply systems to ensure children and their families can access safe water close to home.

World Water Week Helps Advance Safe Water Access for Every Child

Learn more about this global moment designed to inspire attention and action for children who still lack reliable access to safe water.
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Members of UNICEF USA's National Youth Council meet in Washington DC in 2025 to advocate for children.

Inside Look: How UNICEF USA Is Advancing Child-Centered Governance in the U.S. — and Why It Matters

UNICEF USA Chief Program Officer Darla Silva discusses the critical role of youth voices in shaping local policies in their cities and communities.
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UNICEF's Representative in Cameroon smiles while giving the oral polio vaccine to a young child in the Far North region.

World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Those Who Help Children in Crisis

The annual observance on Aug. 19 recognizes humanitarian workers and the risks they face while delivering lifesaving assistance to people in need.
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Aref, a one-year-old from Herat, Afghanistan, is undergoing a health and nutrition assessment and receiving a further supply of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) from UNICEF to treat malnutrition.

The History of RUTF and How It Transformed Malnutrition Treatment

The story behind ready-to-use therapeutic food, a lifesaving innovation.
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Girls participate in a UNICEF-supported violence prevention program at a school in Hebron, West Bank, on June 10, 2026.

Children Seek Safety in the West Bank as Violence Escalates

As the situation in the West Bank continues to deteriorate, UNICEF-supported learning spaces help children continue their education.
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Two Grade 9 girls use social media on their phones outside their school in Battambang Province, Cambodia.
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What Do Young People Really Think About Life Online?

U-Reporters from around the world share what they think governments and companies should do to make digital spaces safer and more supportive.
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Families wait anxiously in a park in Cali after evacuating their homes following a major earthquake in Colombia.

Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia: Children Need Help Now

Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway following a major earthquake in western Colombia.
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A young girl uses a handwashing station provided by UNICEF in Uganda.

Understanding the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Outbreak in DRC

Learn about the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in DRC and Uganda, including symptoms, how Ebola spreads and how UNICEF helps protect children and families.
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