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In Nikopol, Kharkiv oblast, eastern Ukraine, Nazar, 13, sits in his family's living room, his walker nearby. His legs and feet were injured by an explosive remnant of war.

Unexploded Ordnance a Daily Threat for Ukraine's Children

Nazar, 13, is on the long road to recovery after being badly injured by an explosive remnant of war near his village in eastern Ukraine. [video]
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Juana Corio Raymundo, 66, with her daughter Juana Brito Corio, 38, and granddaughter Cecilia, 14, in their garden in the village of La Pista Nebaj, Quiché, Guatemala.

Life as an Adolescent Girl — Then and Now

Reflections from around the world: What has changed for 15-year-old girls in the last 30 years?
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On April 22, 2024, Rayyan receives an MMR vaccine from a UNICEF-supported health worker in the informal tented settlement in Jarish, north Jordan where he lives.

5 Ways Global Humanitarian Aid Benefits the U.S.

Investing in foreign aid for children is not only the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do. Here's why.
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Ten-year-old Andrii embraces his mother in their kitchen in Kherson, eastern Ukraine. The boy has known nothing but war.

UNICEF Impact in Ukraine

Millions have been reached through UNICEF's humanitarian relief efforts in the past three years of full-scale war in Ukraine.
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In Balakliia, Ukraine, 3-year-old Katya smiles as a pet bird rests on her head.

Helping Children Cope With Trauma in Wartime Ukraine

UNICEF programs help children exposed to the horrors of war recover from the stress and upheaval they've experienced. [video]
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Nadejda, a 16-year-old Ukranian refugee, at her ECW-supported EDUTech lab in Moldova.

A Safe Space for Refugee Learners in Moldova

A UNICEF program delivered with funding from ECW is providing Ukrainian refugee children with remote learning, safe spaces and hope.
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Zemzem, 13, in a classroom in rural Ethiopia where she has resumed her education after being rescued from a child marriage with help from a UNICEF-supported youth group.

In Dire Times, Youth Advocates Shined

With support from UNICEF and partners, young people of all ages are standing up for child rights and a healthier, more equitable world for everyone.
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On Oct. 23, 2024 in Khotimlya, Kharkiv region, 5-year-old Andriy plays with a cat near his family’s rented house.

With Winter Looming, Families in Ukraine Find Support From UNICEF

Displaced and vulnerable families in eastern Ukraine are preparing to cope with yet another harsh winter, with the help of UNICEF and partners.
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UNICEF Staff members distribute warm clothing to the IDP community in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

UNICEF Helps Children Stay Warm This Winter

As families in conflict zones brace for a harsh winter, UNICEF is working with partners to protect children during the long, cold months ahead.
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