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Dr. Younis R. Awadallah greets children during UNICEF's mass polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip in 2024.

Humanitarian Workers Risk Their Lives to Protect Gaza's Children

A new documentary film follows dedicated humanitarian workers on a mission to vaccinate 600,000 children against polio in an active war zone. [video]
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A mother and her two children at the temporary refugee relocation site in Tiné, Chad, near the border with Sudan.

In Chad, Emergency Aid for Refugee Children Fleeing Sudan Conflict

After more than two years of civil war in Sudan, a massive wave of displacement has created a deepening humanitarian crisis in neighboring Chad.
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In Blue Nile state, Sudan, girls sit under a bed net provided by UNICEF to prevent malaria, a mosquito-borne illness.

UNICEF Protects Children in Sudan as Malaria, Cholera Cases Rise

Another devastating impact of Sudan's conflict on children: a heightened risk of contracting a preventable disease like malaria or cholera. [video]
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On May 22, 2025, Fares Nassar, 8 months old, receives treatment at Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat camp after an airstrike targeted the Al-Hasayneh School, housing displaced Palestinians.

Children Struggle to Survive as Situation Deteriorates in Gaza

Intensified military operations in Gaza are magnifying the danger for children already suffering after 19 months of war. [video]
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Children with family belongings at the Omari Camp reception center at Afghanistan's eastern Torkham border with Pakistan.

A Safe and Dignified Return for Afghan Families, With Support From UNICEF

In partnership with the Government of China, UNICEF ensures that returning Afghan families reach home with essential hygiene supplies. [video]
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After feeding, a mother plays with her baby at a UNICEF nutrition event in Uganda on April 23, 2025.

Thoughtful Mother's Day Gifts that Help Mothers and Children Worldwide

Honor the moms in your life with meaningful gifts that support mothers and children all over the world — creating impact that lasts.
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Ten-year-old Qusay searches in the wreckage of his home in in the Al-Touam area in the northern Gaza Strip.

Aid Blockade Fuels Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

After more than 18 months of war, children in the Gaza Strip are being pushed to the brink.
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A mother holds her baby son in a temporary shelter in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan on April 15, 2025.

Global Funding Crisis: Aid Cuts Anywhere Threaten Security and Prosperity Everywhere

Protecting children from illness and hunger builds the foundation for resilient, thriving and peaceful communities.
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: In Abbecouta, Senegal, women boil water, a hygienic practice that Hassanha Sow emphasized as part of his role in the UNICEF-supported Community-led Total Sanitation initiative. Boiling water before use can purifying water to ensure the elimination of bacteria and viruses leading to healthier communities.

Strengthening Health Systems at the Community Level in Senegal

A firsthand look at how UNICEF is addressing the needs of girls and women in the country alongside local partners.
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