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Two female captains from both teams come together before the start of play at a residential school in India.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: Celebrating How Sports Help Children Grow and Thrive

The annual observance on April 6 recognizes the value of sport in childhood development.
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A father with his five children and other neighborhood kids gather at a new water point installed by UNICEF to serve their village in Yemen.

Clean Water Project Brings Hope — and Better Health — to Children in Yemen

Sustainable, modern water systems built by UNICEF and partners are benefiting more than 18,000 people, addressing dire humanitarian needs.
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UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban meets Fatima, 9, and Jana, 5 at Bir Hassan TVET hub shelter in Beirut on March 16, 2026.

Over 1,800 Children Killed or Injured as Middle East Conflict Deepens

UNICEF is working with partners to deliver emergency support for children as violence surges in the Middle East. Here's how to help. [video]
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Oriata of Grand-Goave, Haiti, talking to neighbors about local sanitation and hygiene needs.

'I Almost Lost My Daughter to Cholera' — Mother in Haiti Turns Pain Into Action

A sick child sparks a community movement to improve hygiene practices in rural Grand-Goâve.
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Health Officer at UNICEF South Africa, chats with a young girl before her routine immunization.

World Tuberculosis Day: Protecting Children From a Deadly Disease

World Tuberculosis Day (March 24) helps raise awareness of TB. Learn how UNICEF works with partners to protect children from this deadly disease.
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A boy in Ethiopia writes poetry in a notebook sitting by a tree. He uses poetry to help him understand his experiences and feelings.

World Poetry Day: How Poetry Gives Children a Voice

Every year UNICEF celebrates World Poetry Day on March 21 as part of its mission to support and uplift children’s voices worldwide.
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On March 3, 2026, a UNICEF team unloads a truck full of emergency supplies at a shelter in Mount Lebanon for families displaced by escalating conflict.

UNICEF Aids Children in Lebanon as Conflict Intensifies

UNICEF is rapidly scaling support for children caught in a brutal conflict. More help is urgently needed.
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UNICEF staff and partners offload supplies in Gedaref state, Sudan on Jan. 22, 2026.

Inside Look: How UNICEF USA Supports UNICEF Emergency Response

A conversation with UNICEF USA's Senior Director of Global Programs about what goes on behind the scenes to mobilize support for children in crisis.
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Amir Ali, 5, and Baran, 3, sit next to their family’s belongings in the reception area at the Islam-Qala border crossing, just hours after returning to Afghanistan from Iran.

Afghan Children Returning From Iran Need Urgent Assistance

Afghan families living in Iran are crossing back into Afghanistan, in need of basic services and uncertain what the future holds. UNICEF is there.
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