UNICEF in action

Displaying 208 - 216 of 271
Trending Search Topics:
Demonstrators are seen on Constitution Avenue while marching to Freedom Plaza from Capitol Hill to honor George Floyd and all victims of racial injustice on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

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.
Read More
A young black girl holds a simple but powerful poster as she protests against racialized violence

Supporting Black Children's Emotional Health Amid Racial Injustice

Experts weigh in on some of the ways parents can support Black children as they navigate a social climate plagued by systemic racism.
Read More
While collecting water for her family, a young girl child stands holding her donkey near a water point outside her village in Sudan.

Why Child Labor Cannot Be Forgotten During COVID-19

COVID-related shocks will push millions of children into extreme poverty & child labor. The need for social protection programs is urgent.
Read More
With UNICEF's support, more than 200 children were released from the ranks of armed groups at a ceremony in Yambio, South Sudan in April 2018.

UNICEF Is Working to Free Children Recruited as Soldiers Around the World

Read More
In the village of Morovine, in the North of Côte d'Ivoire, a UNICEF Staff member counsels children on the importance of wearing masks or face coverings to protect themselves against the coronavirus.

A Deep Dive Into UNICEF's $1.6 Billion Pandemic Response

The different components of UNICEF's plan to deal with the COVID-19 crisis reflect how much is at stake for vulnerable children.
Read More
Ethar, 4 months old, is recovering from malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported hospital in Sana'a, Yemen.

On Ramadan's Night of Power, Remember the Most Vulnerable

A way to help those praying for safety, protection, nutrition, good health — & the resources to keep COVID-19 from devastating communities.
Read More
Students at a school in Datong County, Qinghai Province, China, hold up health education leaflets developed by UNICEF as part of the response to COVID-19.

Thinking Through How to Safely Reopen Schools

A roadmap from UNICEF and partners for leaders looking to bring kids back to the (non-virtual) classroom.
Read More
Mariama lives in the village of Gondama, Bo District, Sierra Leone, one of over 100 countries where UNICEF works to save and protect vulnerable children.

Want World Peace and Prosperity? Invest in Children

When children survive and thrive, the benefits extend well beyond borders.
Read More
On March 18, 2020, a playground at an elementary school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA, sits empty following temporary school closures for COVID-19 made effective on March 13.

Protecting the Most Vulnerable Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Crises put children and youth at greater risk of abuse and neglect. Here's how UNICEF partner ICOY is standing up for those in need.
Read More