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On Jan. 16, 2024, Qazala holds her 1-month-old son, Khaled, who was born here at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, the largest remaining functioning medical center in the Gaza Strip.

Babies Born Into Chaos of War in Gaza Need Help Now

Every 10 minutes, a baby is born in the Gaza Strip. UNICEF is working with partners to keep mothers and children alive in a war zone.
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Whyy Mutumbunzou, 21, took her 1-year-old son, Ryan, to get his polio vaccination in Zimbabwe in 2023.

Keeping Children Safe From Polio in Zimbabwe

UNICEF works with Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care and partners including Rotary International to implement polio vaccination campaigns.
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A girl smiles as she washes her hands in the sink at her preschool in Vasylkiv, Ukraine on Nov. 22, 2023. UNICEF recently repaired the school's water system.

UNICEF Repairs Water Systems to Keep Kids Learning in Ukraine

After two years of war, UNICEF is working with partners to repair damaged water and sanitation infrastructure across Ukraine. [VIDEO]
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Hind, a 4-year-old refugee from Syria, is one of 130,000 children benefitting from the Haddi cash transfer program in Lebanon.

Tackling Child Poverty Around the World

A look at UNICEF efforts in Lebanon, Yemen, Madagascar and elsewhere to mitigate poverty-related risks to children's health, education and well-being.
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Saeed Khanum stands with two of her six daughters in rural Afghanistan.

The Price of a Girl's Future in Afghanistan

To facilitate girls’ education in rural Afghanistan, UNICEF cash assistance helps low-income families afford books, school supplies and more.
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On Dec. 3, 2023, children sit for a portrait on a pile of rubble where their home used to stand in earthquake-affected Zinda Jan district, Herat province, Afghanistan.

3 Months After Afghanistan Earthquakes, UNICEF Aids Families Facing a Bitter Winter

UNICEF is working to meet the needs of children and families still reeling from recent earthquakes in Herat province. More help is needed.
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Farida Husain is one of a network of UNICEF-supported "Lady Health Workers" providing health care to remote and underserved communities in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Unsung Heroes of Community Health

"Lady Health Workers" bring vital health care services to remote and underserved communities in Pakistan with support from UNICEF and partners.
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A high school UNICEF club held a Krispy Kreme fundraiser for children in emergencies in 2019.

From UNICEF Club Member to Social Media Influencer

The first step to finding her voice and developing her platform was joining her school's UNICEF Club, says Deborah Chu.
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On Jan. 10, 2024, Mageda and her 1-year-old son, Sahad, wait at the Rafah Crossing, seeking authorization to exit the Gaza Strip for medical treatment.

Children in Gaza Are Running Out of Time

After almost 100 days of violence, UNICEF is pushing for safe, expanded access to deliver more emergency supplies to children in Gaza. [VIDEO]
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