UNICEF in action

As the clock struck midnight ushering in 2019, revelers around the world greeted the New Year — and also the planet's newest and tiniest residents. More than 395,000 babies were born on New Year's Day, 2019.

By shopping ethically and pressing for changes to local legislation, we can curb the demand for child trafficking.

Children living in countries at war have come under direct attack, used as human shields, maimed or recruited to fight. Sexual assault, forced marriage and abduction have become standard tactics in conflicts around the globe.

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Presenting the ten best photos of the year: powerful images that reflect the urgent needs of children — and the impact of UNICEF's efforts to save and protect the most vulnerable.

The death toll is nearing 400 as the search for survivors continues. UNICEF is on the ground, ready to help.

Yemen's civil war has left more than 11 million children in need of humanitarian assistance. UNICEF is on the ground, working with partners to provide protection, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, education and medical care.

Accelerating humanitarian work in Indonesia is just the latest example of how an innovative financing tool is supporting the global mission.