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Badly damaged buildings are pictured near Vanuatu's capital of Port Vila on April 7, 2020, after Tropical Cyclone Harold swept past and hit islands to the north.

Category 5 Cyclone Harold Hits Vanuatu

The slow-moving storm is battering an island nation already in a state of emergency due to COVID-19.

On the morning of 18 March 2020 in Connecticut, Luka, 8, plays with stuffed animals in between completing school exercises on his third day of distance learning from home, while his mother, Sophia, works on her computer.

COVID-19 and the U.S. Crisis of Care

The coronavirus outbreak underscores the importance of family-friendly policies in the United States.

Girls in school

Stories of Inspiration for International Day of the Girl

UNICEF supporters celebrate International Day of the Girl with personal messages of why gender equality is important to them.

Girls in school

Stories of Inspiration for International Youth Day

For International Youth Day 2020, our supporters share some of the inspirational stories behind why they choose to support UNICEF's work.

Two Children Using Computer

The Digital Disparity: Why Universal Internet Access Matters

Lack of access to the Internet is a barrier for students and families around the world, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 18, 2020, a playground at an elementary school in Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA, sits empty following temporary school closures for COVID-19 made effective on March 13.

Protecting the Most Vulnerable Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Crises put children and youth at greater risk of abuse and neglect. Here's how UNICEF partner ICOY is standing up for those in need.

In Cote d'Ivoire, U-reporters consider themselves part of a movement.

UNICEF's U-Report Playing Key Role in Global COVID-19 Response

A new "chatbot" is facilitating the exchange of critical, lifesaving information in 42 countries.

On the afternoon of 20 March 2020 in Connecticut, United States of America, Luka, 8, has a snack while working on a school assignment as part of his second grade class’s distance learning measures. Local schools were closed indefinitely effective 13 March

How the CARES Act Impacts Children

Following U.S. policy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 5 March 2020 in Tehran, Iran, UNICEF’s second shipment of supplies to fight the coronavirus arrives at the Imam Khomeini International Airport.

UNICEF Rushes Vital Supplies to Help Countries Fight Coronavirus

Despite extreme market pressure, UNICEF is procuring and shipping essential supplies including personal protective equipment.