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A little girl holds her toy at a temporary shelter in Hatay, Türkiye on May 1, 2023, after two devastating earthquakes hit southeast Türkiye.

100 Days After Earthquakes, Millions of Children in Syria and Türkiye Still in Need

UNICEF has been working around the clock to provide emergency assistance for families after back-to-back earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria.
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Chatting with a UNICEF staffer in Dedougou, Burkina Faso, 15-year-old Valerie says she's very glad that social workers convinced her not to marry early.

Is an End to Child Marriage Within Reach?

Progress has been made, but at the rate we're going, it will take another 300 years to end child marriage around the world. An urgent call to action.
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Hayat, 15, has been enrolled in the Makani center in East Amman, Jordan, for four years.

UNICEF Helps Youth Build Life Skills in Jordan

UNICEF-supported Makani centers provide an array of classes and services to prepare young people for a successful future.
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In Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, a boy stands under an umbrella to protect himself from heavy rains caused by Cyclone Mocha on May 14, 2023.

Cyclone Mocha Hits Bangladesh and Myanmar

The powerful storm was one of the strongest to hit the Bay of Bengal this century. UNICEF and partners are there to help.
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UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential.

A Break From My Five-Year Plan: Prioritizing My Mental Health

Taking time off for self-care is a strength, not a weakness.
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A teacher and her students at the Bimbe School in Chongwe district, Lusaka province, Zambia, where UNICEF and partners support an accelerated learning program to help students catch up.

Firsthand Look: How UNICEF Supports Children in Zambia

A UNICEF USA staffer reflects on a recent visit to rural Zambia to see education, health and nutrition programs in action.
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Josveglys, a 13-year-old girl from Venezuela, is benefiting from an ECW-supported UNICEF program in Colombia.

It Takes a Village: Partnerships Ensure Quality Inclusive Education in Colombia

A high-level mission to Colombia shines a spotlight on the power of education for crisis-affected refugee, migrant and host-community children.
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On May 1, 2023, a nutrition assistant screens a child for malnutrition using a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape at the UNICEF-supported Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) in Tarawa town, located in Kassala State, Sudan.

Meeting Urgent Needs in Sudan

The ongoing conflict is pushing already vulnerable children and women deeper into hardship. UNICEF is there.
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In Coban, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, mothers hold their children, ages 0 to 3.

Stand Up for Moms and Children Everywhere This Mother's Day

Helping mothers and children in need makes the world a better place for everyone.
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