UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Overcoming Obstacles to Polio Eradication in Pakistan Thirty years ago, there were 350,000 new cases of polio. This year, there are just 11.
Rohingya Refugees Face a Perilous Future In a new report, UNICEF warns that the hundreds of thousands of children who have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh face a 'perilous future.'
Helping Those Who Need It Most in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria, millions are still without power or water. UNICEF USA is pitching in to get supplies to the most vulnerable.
#MeToo Sparks a Global Conversation on Violence Against Girls & Women UNICEF supports the right of all girls and women to live a life free of sexual harassment and assault.
When the Hurricanes Hit, UNICEF and Google Joined Forces to Help In emergencies, UNICEF and Google share expertise to provide information and assistance where it's needed most.
Already an Inspiration for Girls Everywhere, Malala Is Off to Oxford On a recent visit to Nigeria with UNICEF, Malala urged the country's leaders to make girls' education a priority.
Getting Kids Back to School in Iraq A report from West Mosul as schools reopen with UNICEF's help.
Weeks After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Is Struggling to Survive Power is out, food and water are in short supply. UNICEF USA is mobilizing to help Puerto Ricans in their darkest hour.
Haiti After Matthew When it comes to natural disasters, Haiti ranks 5th most vulnerable in the world. How UNICEF is helping to reduce the risks for children.
"What Could Be Better Than Being Scary Good?" R.L. Stine, author of the creepy "Goosebumps" books, on the power of Trick-or-Treating — and the monster lurking in his garage!
UNICEF NextGen Works to Save and Protect Young Migrants in Mexico After a special mission to meet migrant children in Mexico, UNICEF Next Generation got busy fundraising. And then the earthquakes hit.
"I Won't Sit on the Sidelines" A daughter of the Caribbean recalls Hurricane Hugo — and vows to do all she can to help those devastated by this year's devastating storms.

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