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Fostering a Community of Helpers: Organizing Around Mental Health

Read about how our UNITERs are empowering young people to take action on mental health
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On May 17, 2021, Palestinian children walk in front of a house that was targeted by the Israeli bombardment in Gaza City.

Immediate Humanitarian Access Needed to Protect 1M Children in Gaza

UNICEF is calling for a halt to hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors for supply delivery and medical care.
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Laos, Where Everyone Is Like Family

Nurses who’ve held the coronavirus front line continue to take care of their own, immunizing their nation's elders and those most at risk.
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Overcoming Local Resistance to Sudan's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

In Sudan, residents who have promoted past immunization campaigns use their know-how & networks to overcome the hesitancy of those at risk.
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Cyclone Tauktae hit India's western state of Gujarat on May 18, 2021.

Powerful Cyclone Hits India, Already Reeling From COVID-19 Outbreak

An "extremely severe" storm, Cyclone Tauktae made landfall in India's western state of Gujarat, complicating COVID-19 relief efforts.
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An escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip that began on May 10, 2021 has taken a terrible toll on children, killing dozens and injuring and traumatizing many more.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Killing Children

Since fighting escalated on May 10, 2021, at least 58 children in Gaza and 2 children in Israel have been killed.
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Being There for His Kids Motivates One Dad to Get His COVID-19 Vaccine

UNICEF and the Kenyan government are fighting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy with a compelling argument: Do it for those you love.
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In Mhamdia, in the suburbs of Tunis, Tunisia, a group of UNICEF-trained Scouts talk to pedestrians about the risks of COVID-19 and share information about how to prevent infection.

In Tunisia, Teen Scouts Protect Their Community From COVID-19

Sharing important health safety tips and hand sanitizer with passersby, UNICEF-trained teens are taking action to end the pandemic.
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In Rwanda's War on COVID-19, Soap Is a Soldier's Best Weapon

A farmer goes door to door telling his neighbors not to let down their guard and preaching the importance of proper handwashing.
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