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Young people in Beirut come together to help rebuild their city in the wake of the deadly explosion on August 4, 2020.

After Beirut's Deadly Explosion, Youth Work to Rebuild Their City

Donate Now "I was taking a shower when the explosion happened," says 10-year-old Mira (below). "A shelf fell on my head and I was injured. After that, the door exploded and I started screaming loudly...
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August 18, 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote in the United States.

The Women's Vote Is a Vote for Children

On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a look at how women's suffrage continues to impact children's lives in the U.S. & abroad.
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Supporters Share Their UNICEF Stories for International Youth Day

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Seven-year-old Jabra wears a mask to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus in Yemen in 2020.

In Yemen, Moms Sew Masks to Protect Their Kids and Their Community

COVID-19 is just the latest threat for families in Yemen. With support from UNICEF, members of a mothers' group are making their own masks.
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Letícia Gomes ( far left), a 15-year-old girl from a small community in north-east Brazil, speaks with a group of teenagers as part of her peer-to-peer education work through UNICEF Brazil’s Selo program.

Youth Advocates Step Up to Spur Global Action

Young people are speaking out on the issues that matter most to them and finding innovative ways to create meaningful change.
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A migrant child and her mother on a bus headed to Toncontin international airport in Honduras, where they will be tested for COVID-19 and quarantined for two weeks.

Inside Look: How COVID-19 Is Deepening the Migrant Crisis in Honduras

A conversation with UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Lea Beaudry about how UNICEF is doing whatever it takes to protect kids.
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On the morning of March 16, 2020, 8-year-old second grader Luka works on a math assignment at home in Connecticut, with help from his mother, Sophia.

COVID-19 Pandemic Proves Family-Friendly Policies Are a Must

The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous pressure on kids & parents. Family-friendly policies in the workplace are more important than ever.
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Luka, 8, plays with stuffed animals in between completing school work on his first day learning from home after his school in Connecticut closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Back to School?

Communities all around the world are facing the daunting task of keeping kids learning and thriving during COVID-19. UNICEF offers guidance.
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On 7 September 2017 in Haiti, children and women wade through a street in Hinche as Hurricane Irma approaches.

How to Give With Confidence in Emergencies

Even in a fast-moving emergency, it’s worth finding out whether your donation is going where it will do the most good.
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