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Seven schoolchildren, members of the indigenous community of Chicoy of Todos Santos Cuchumatánin, who live in the province of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, laugh and smile together on the floor of their classroom on the last day of school.

From Armenia to Ukraine: UNICEF Maps Out Humanitarian Action for Children in 2024

Some specific examples of how UNICEF plans to meet urgent and escalating needs of children in conflict and crisis hotspots around the world.
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Ahlam Ayat's home in Egypt has access to safe water thanks to a partnership between UNICEF and the Baxter International Foundation.

UNICEF and Baxter International Foundation Partner to Protect Children's Health in Egypt

UNICEF and the Baxter International Foundation are partnering to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in Egypt.
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Satrio, 7, stands on a sea wall near his home in the Muara Baru neighborhood of North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Gearing Up for COP28: UNICEF Reports on How Climate Change Is Making Water Problems Worse for Children — and What To Do About It

Ahead of the global climate summit, UNICEF details how children are bearing the brunt of increasing water scarcity — and the need for urgent action.
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Sileen, 4, is sitting in front of the classrooms at one of the UNRWA school turned into a shelter for many families following the escalation in the Gaza Strip.

Children Trapped in Gaza Conflict Face Generational Trauma

As intensive bombardment continues, UNICEF and partners remain on the ground in Gaza, working to save children's lives and protect their futures.
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A mother carries her child on her back to make her way through an area of Guerrero state, southwestern Mexico, in wake of Hurricane Otis. Photo by Getty Images.

UNICEF Delivers Relief After Hurricane Otis Slams Mexico

An estimated 300,000 children in southwestern Guerrero state are in need of emergency assistance.
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Families flee their shattered homes in Rafah, amid escalating hostilities in the Gaza Strip.

First Trucks Cross Into Gaza With Supplies for Children Caught in Conflict

Amid calls for an immediate end to all hostilities, UNICEF is working with partners to deliver urgently needed aid to children trapped in Gaza.
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A girl dances in rural northern Colombia, where UNICEF is working with partners to to help bring safe water to thousands.

Water for the Wayúu: A Successful Partnership in Colombia Continues to Grow

UNICEF and partners are helping bring safe water and sanitation to thousands in northern Colombia. The results offer a roadmap for increased success.
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambasador Vanessa Nakate walks with (from left) Bonette, Graciella and Adele in Kigarama Sector, Kirehe District, Eastern Province of Rwanda.

Solar-Powered Water Systems a Game Changer for Girls in Rwanda

Sustainable solar-powered water systems save money, protect communities from climate shocks and ease the water burden for girls.
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8-year-old Geetu of Umerkot, Sindh province, Pakistan, organizes items that came with the hygiene kit her family received from UNICEF as part of emergency relief to families impacted by the summer 2022 floods.

New UNICEF-WHO Report Reveals More About Water Burden on Girls

A new report by UNICEF and WHO highlights the need to address global gender inequalities related to water, sanitation and hygiene in pursuit of SDG 6.
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