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Senegal
Reaching West Africa’s most malnourished
Executive Board
Focus on the most vulnerable children
Advocacy for Europe’s marginalized children
Focus on Horn of Africa
Serbia
Tennis star Novak Djokovic, UNICEF Ambassador
Uganda
Bio-gas meets energy needs for rural families
Sri Lanka
UNICEF encourages small entrepreneurs
Mozambique
Promoting sports builds self-confidence
Brazil
Initiative to reverse inequities facing youth

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India
Taking the stage against child marriage
Through the eyes of youth
International Youth Day
Investing in young people
Argentina
Ensuring an education for young parents
International Youth Day
Peer to peer assessment

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Jordan
Building a better future
Japan
UN Secretary-General addresses gathering of youth
FC Barcelona-UNICEF partnership
Barça stars celebrate shared goals on Texas visit
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Sir Roger Moore's 20 years as a children's advocate
Honduras
UNICEF Regional Director hears youth concerns
Mauritania
UNICEF and Government of Japan strengthen the 'cold chain'
New beginning at a children's hospital
'Beyond School Books' podcast series
Looking to the future in South Sudan

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Armenia
Young reporters cover child rights conference
Zimbabwe
Braille textbooks increase access to learning
Special Olympics
Bolstering protection for children with disabilities
'Beyond School Books' podcast series
Young people work to bring change in Kosovo

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UNICEF people
Shakira inspires Israeli and Palestinian children
UNICEF Executive Board
Session ends with new commitment to equity
Zimbabwe
Oliver Mtukudzi becomes a UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador
Cuba
Danny Glover supports rights of Afro-descendant peoples
Day of the African Child
First Lady celebrates with 500 children in Côte d’Ivoire
Focus on equity and country programmes
Annual Session begins with eye on results for children
Gender equality, child protection and safe cities
Life for children on the streets of Kinshasa
Education for all in a village in Mali
Young photographers focus on child rights in Niger
Helping street children in Uganda
Montenegro
Braille, audio and sign language access for children
Nobel Peace Prize winner podcast series
Mairead Maguire: Education a catalyst for peace

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Algeria
UNICEF Ambassador Bougherra encourages youth participation
Bangladesh
UNICEF Italy Ambassador Kledi Kadiu sees cyclone aftermath
United Republic of Tanzania
Young reporters' network advocates for child rights
Bolivia
Communal banks help women build equity
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Young people launch five-point 'Children’s Charter'
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
Youth panel raises awareness on rights
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Universal ratification of Optional Protocols within reach
Global migration
UNICEF symposium focuses on protecting young migrants
Namibia
Children's parliament stresses need for technology
Turkey
'Friendship train' inspires children to visit museums
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors
Angélique Kidjo and Mia Farrow honoured for humanitarian work
Iraq
Kadhum Al-Sahir named UNICEF Ambassador
Equity and innovation
Global and regional meetings held in Bern
India
Children put their community on global map
Bolivia
Executive Board sees child rights in action
'Beyond School Books' podcast series
Reforming education for young people in Egypt

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Morocco
Children send messages of support to Japan
Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly
Parliamentarians focus on equity approach
Costa Rica
Goodwill Ambassador Messi promotes the right to sport
Innovator awards
UNICEF honoured for innovation in development
Madagascar
New campaign aims to stop the spread of plague
Guinea-Bissau
Despite tragedy at home, Japan continues support for schools
European Union
European Parliament 'Alliance for Children' launched
Liberia
Deputy Executive Director urges aid for refugees
Philippines
UN Executive Board members visit projects
Ethiopia
Executive Director visits community-based programmes
Anthony Lake sees progress on equity
Argentina
Runners raise funds to provide an education for all
UNICEF people
Liam Neeson becomes a Goodwill Ambassador
International Mine Awareness Day
UNICEF launches video spot on landmines
World Water Day
Access to safe water for Palestinian families
Women promote hygiene and sanitation in northern India
Water and sanitation in a Bangladeshi slum area
Malawi
Children swap floors for school desks
Bangladesh
Olivia Harrison visit keeps George Harrison's legacy alive
International Women’s Day
Education for girls in Burkina Faso
'Beyond School Books' podcast
Ensuring children's rights in conflict zones

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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Executive Director at 'voucher fair' for returnees
International Women’s Day
Scholarships for vulnerable girls in Madagascar
2011 International Children's Day of Broadcasting
Examining gender roles: 'Girls are... Boys are...'
Armenia
Maxim Vengerov announces 'Every Child Needs a Family' campaign
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Executive Director focuses on protection and health
UNICEF-UNFPA joint report
‘Women’s and Children’s Rights: Making the Connection’
'Beyond School Books' podcast
Promoting education through philanthropy

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United Nations Girls’ Education Initiative
Empowering girls through education and technology
Montenegro
'It’s About Ability' campaign honoured
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
'MICS 4' results begin to roll in worldwide
UNICEF Executive Board
Session wraps up with an eye on results
Focus on collaboration with Global Fund
First regular session of 2011 begins
Joint meeting of UN Executive Boards
Spotlight on equity and development
Democratic Republic of the Congo
'City of Joy' for survivors of sexual violence
Malaysia
Child council empowers young people through participation
Angola
Anthony Lake stresses commitment to end polio
Viet Nam
A 'model' partnership for children
Rwanda
Japan funds ongoing aid for quake-affected children
'Design for UNICEF'
NYU students tackle information management for emergencies
UNICEF in 2010: Year in review
Multiple emergencies and a focus on equity
Burkina Faso
Communities welcome new meningitis vaccine
Senegal
Angélique Kidjo addresses violence in schools
Timor-Leste
Pioneer Youth Parliament commences
Uganda
Workshop seeks to reduce violence
Morocco
Young people elect their first municipal council
World Day of Prayer and Action for Children
Partnering with religious leaders for child health
Zambia
'Unite for Climate' ambassadors raise awareness
Central African Republic
UNICEF Italy ambassador Roberto Bolle highlights malnutrition
Norway
A reinforced commitment to education for all
Nepal
Religious leaders advocate for breastfeeding
Uzbekistan
EU delegation eyes maternal and child health
Belarus
Maria Guleghina presents at Junior Eurovision, tours health centres
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Psycho-social relief for children in East Jerusalem
Uganda
Conference on cutting-edge technology for development
'Future Search' for a better Karamoja
Afghanistan
At cricket camp, a pitch for peace
'OneMinutesJr.' Awards
Young filmmakers win UNICEF-supported honours
Honduras
Board game teaches children about risk management
Eastern and Southern Africa
Parliamentarians unite for social protection
International Children's Day of Broadcasting Awards
Honours for child-rights programming
Ethiopia
African Development Forum builds climate-change consensus
Japan
Ethiopian film wins UNICEF Prize at global contest
Conversation with a Nobel Laureate
Jody Williams on activism for change

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Syrian Arab Republic
North Caucasus delegates study new approach to youth
Peru
Actor Danny Glover supports Peru's children
United States of America
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF at 60

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World Statistics Day
Celebrating the power of reliable data
India
Volunteers promote polio immunization
Mozambique
Child-friendly schools improve education
Cameroon
Vaccine campaign battles neo-natal tetanus
Paraguay
Community centres fight deep-set poverty
UNICEF and the European Union
Web portal highlights joint efforts
Haiti
'Beyond School Books' podcast: Building hope for girls

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Zimbabwe
Revitalizing health services
Cameroon
Educating children on cholera prevention
Kyrgyzstan
Battling diarrhoea in post-conflict communities
Mali
Habib Koité named UNICEF Ambassador
Syrian Arab Republic
Regional Special Olympics empower children
Côte d'Ivoire
UNICEF and EU rehabilitate clinics
Niger
Cash transfers strengthen those most affected by food crisis
Bangladesh
All-girls' cricket team breaks down barriers
United States of America
Beyond Sport Summit gathers in Chicago
Malawi
Communities work toward better early education
Zimbabwe
Young voices heard in constitutional review
New York Festivals Award
UNICEF Radio youth reporters recognized

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United States of America
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day promotes disability rights
Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
'MICS4' teams gather critical data, from Bhutan to Suriname
India
IKEA invests in essential education programmes
Partner profile
A boost for education in emergencies
UNICEF Executive Board
Session ends with forward-looking decisions
Kyrgyzstan
A new school year brings normalcy, but challenges
Cameroon
Fighting cholera in remote regions

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International Year of Youth
In Madagascar, film screening provides a forum
Viet Nam
Working to reduce disparities among children
Somalia
Field Diary: stepping up health and nutrition
Timor-Leste
Youth Parliament sparks participation
Zambia
Radio gives a new voice to young reporters
Viet Nam
Supermodel appointed new UNICEF ambassador
Podcast on educational challenges

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Afghanistan
Workshops empower marginalized youth
Year for children kicks off with vibrant launch
A voice for young people in East Jerusalem
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Radio project empowers young producers

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Rwanda
Rap duo 'Karpe Diem' visits with children
China
Visit from Goodwill Ambassador Leo Messi and FC Barcelona
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Sarajevo, a school that embraces all ethnicities
Syrian Arab Republic
Young refugees photograph rock band Gorillaz
Panama
Children take priority in indigenous communities
Ethiopia
Visit by NBA star and UNICEF Spain Ambassador Pau Gasol
African Youth Forum
Delegates set to deliver message to AU Summit

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Young people agree on a call to action for leaders
Uganda
African Youth Forum delegates pepare to take centre stage
Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow visits Ugandan communities
Zambia
'World Cup in My Village' brings matches home
Turkey
UNICEF and UNESCO Institute for Statistics launch education initiative
United Kingdom
Prince Harry's UNICEF visit shows humanitarian spirit
South Asia
Cricketers bowl a 'healthy hat trick' for children
Algeria
Aid for children in Sahrawi desert refugee camps
Rwanda
'World Cup in My Village' student films
Uganda
Creative thinking saves lives
Syrian Arab Republic
Vocational centre empowers adolescent refugees
'Beyond School Books' podcast
Targeting education on World Refugee Day

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FIFA World Cup 2010
Child-friendly spaces at football fan parks
Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo in Soweto
Indonesia
Tackling exclusion through Special Olympics Games
Uganda
Changing attitudes about dangers of cholera
South Africa
Seeing life through a student's lens
Young Zambians speak out about football and life

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UNICEF Executive Board
Session ends with focus on gender, resources, results
Spotlight on child rights and National Committees
Brazil
Ban Ki-moon and adolescents discuss urban inequities
Senegal
Executive Director visits empowered communities
United Nations Girls' Education Initiative special podcast
Poverty, conflict and girls' education

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New challenges, new approaches in the field
Lake cites urgency of education for all
Trinidad and Tobago
'International Inspiration' transforms young lives through sport
2010 Annual Session begins with focus on MDGs
'Leaders for Education'
Interview series on girls' education and gender equality
Republic of Korea
Executive Director speaks to National Committees
Guinea
Mia Farrow visits vulnerable children
United Nations Girls' Education Initiative special podcast
Ending violence against girls in school

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China
Maggie Cheung appointed UNICEF Ambassador
United Nations Girls' Education Initiative
Special podcast: Quality education for life

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Nepal
Text message programme sparks youth discussion

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UNICEF Executive Director
Anthony Lake brings a wealth of experience
'Beyond School Books' podcast
World Press Freedom Day: Reporting on emergencies

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Zambia
Youth delegates confront climate crisis
Executive Board
UNICEF and UN partners join forces in Rwanda
India
A second chance for a would-be child bride
Zambia
'Climate Ambassadors' take lessons home

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Sierra Leone
Free health care for mothers and children
'Beyond School Books’ podcast
Innovative financing for education

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Rwanda
Barclays supports child-friendly schools project
Guinea
Acrobatics help to keep children off the streets
Philippines
Mobile theatre helps children recover from storm’s effects
Japan
UNICEF House offers a window into global work

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Kenya
UNICEF Regional Director's field visit to Kisumu
China
UNICEF stands ready to help following Qinghai earthquake
Madagascar
Rebuilding lives after Tropical Storm Hubert
Zambia
Executive Director visit focuses on impact of HIV and AIDS
Lesotho
UNICEF Executive Director launches 'Facts for Life'
Viet Nam
Day-care centre launched for children with disabilities
Nigeria
New regional campaign to combat human trafficking
International Children’s Day of Broadcasting
Youth voices resound in Nigeria and Malaysia

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Uzbekistan
Child-friendly schools make inroads
India
Mountaineer inspires girls to greater heights at 'Meena Radio' event
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Religious groups promote child survival
Swaziland
Children’s Parliament holds inaugural session
Democratic Republic of the Congo
‘Heal Africa’ treats survivors of violence

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Namibia
Youth participation through cricket
Afghanistan
Highlighting challenges for girls
'Beyond School Books' podcast
Technology helping children in emergencies

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Madagascar
Tropical storm Hubert leaves dozens dead
Voices of Youth
Youth activist shares her experiences

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Senegal
Massive initiative aims to eliminate polio
Uganda
Thousands receiving aid after landslides
Nepal
Combating child undernutrition
Chile
Amidst aftershocks, an appeal for aid to children
Syrian Arab Republic
'Capoeira therapy' brings joy to Iraqi refugees
Spain
FC Barcelona’s Leo Messi, new Goodwill Ambassador
Niger
UNICEF and IKEA support child-friendly schools
Afghanistan
Panel on women and peace-building
International Women's Day
Podcast discussion focuses on girls' education

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Uganda
Landslide leaves 77 dead and hundreds missing

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Chile
Organizations working with Chilean children
International Children's Day of Broadcasting
Gearing up for the 19th annual ICDB
Commission on the Status of Women
Involving boys and men in promoting equality
A framework for achieving gender equality
Yemen
Conflict's impact on women and children
Zambia
Local children take field trip to UNICEF’s offices
Chile
UNICEF and UN partners ready to help after quake
Mauritania
Protecting women and children from tetanus
'Beyond School Books' podcast series
From child soldier to child protector in Sudan

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San Marino–Alexander Bodini Foundation Children's Awards
Youth groups recognized for outstanding leadership
France
Workshop series focuses on protecting vulnerable children
Liberia
Amelia’s story: ‘I want to be a singer’

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Yemen
Volunteers raise hygiene awareness among displaced
Syrian Arab Republic
Fundraising cyclists visit a child-friendly space
Philippines
Young campers find healing after typhoon
Eritrea
Commemorating the ban on female genital mutilation
Pakistan
Extending a hand to street children
Nepal
Last group of child soldiers discharged
Yemen
Displaced by conflict, students crowd a village school
Humanitarian Action Report 2010
Partnering for children in emergencies
Somalia
Child Health Days succeed in Mogadishu
International Day against Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
Mobile cinema helps to change attitudes in Mali
Staff profile
Christine Lloyd: Building tomorrow’s UNICEF today
South Africa
Football legend Diego Maradona visits school
Yemen
New camp for families displaced by conflict
Philippines
UNICEF Director of Programmes awarded for breastfeeding advocacy
United Republic of Tanzania
Angélique Kidjo visits child mothers
Bangladesh
Children explore their world through photos
UNICEF Executive Board
First Board session of 2010 begins
Syrian Arab Republic
Regional photography workshop for youth
Afghanistan
Shelter provides hope for abused women
Nepal
New beginnings for former child combatants

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United Republic of Tanzania
Congolese refugee wins Children’s Peace Prize

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Angola
Protecting children during the Africa Cup of Nations
Trinidad and Tobago
Transforming lives through sport
Guinea
Health campaign critical to child survival
Senegal
Human warmth saves underweight babies
Malawi
RapidSMS project speeds up health data collection and feedback
Niger
Giving young women the skills to earn a safer living
Benin
Angélique Kidjo visits programmes for children
Afghanistan
Help for Afghan child labourers
United States of America
UNICEF jobs: online now!
Executive Director’s COP15 message
Denmark
Young people and global leaders discuss climate change
Child-friendly schools in a changing climate

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Young 'Climate Ambassador' takes stage
Climate conference starts on a high note
Copenhagen Children's Climate Forum

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Young people take the lead in Copenhagen
Bangladeshi teens on impact of climate change
Denmark
Children’s Climate Forum opens in Copenhagen
‘Design for UNICEF’
Innovative thinking from NYU graduate students
‘Beyond School Books’
Podcast #19: The right to choose education

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Uganda
Using music to lead young people away from violence
India
Youth video contest winner focuses on education
Spain
Child rights through a photographer’s lens
World Day of Prayer and Action for Children
UNICEF and faith-based partners launch global initiative
India
Community radio connects, educates and entertains

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International Children’s Day of Broadcasting 2009
ICDB Awards honour media excellence
Togolese youth host accepts regional award
Georgia
Transforming the lives of juvenile offenders
IKEA Social Initiative
UNICEF partners with 'Soft Toys AID' campaign
Russian Federation
Media campaign on children’s rights and well-being
Global action plan on pneumonia
UNICEF and WHO tackle leading killer of children
Liberia
Youth radio workshop focuses on malaria

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Namibia
National birth registration initiative
Global Handwashing Day
Ethiopian children celebrate hygiene
United States of America
Vanessa Redgrave in benefit performance
India
Containing a malaria outbreak
Malaysia
Helping students cope with bullying
Mexico
Julieta Venegas appointed National Ambassador
UNICEF in space
Goodwill Ambassador talks to children via radio

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State of the World’s Vaccines
Childhood immunization at record high
Afghanistan
Maternity Waiting Home programme saves lives
MENA
Singer Nancy Ajram appointed Regional Goodwill Ambassador
Ukraine
Building trust in vaccination
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Mia Farrow and Mahmoud Kabil witness impact of conflict on children
Syria
New report highlights violence against children
Bangladesh
Preventing bone disorders through better nutrition
Child participation
Young people speak out at UNICEF event
UNICEF/WHO joint report
‘Diarrhoea: Why children are still dying and what can be done’
Jordan
Two UNICEF advocates meet: Queen Rania and Mia Farrow
Mozambique
‘MICS’ statistics shows progress on child survival
Liberia
Safe-water campaign to prevent disease outbreaks
Japan
Celebrating a 60-year partnership with UNICEF
Angola
Hygiene and flu-prevention drive targets 4 million
Japan
New First Lady visits UNICEF House
Republic of Korea
Framework Agreement on support for UNICEF
Zambia
UNICEF Child Ambassadors comfort their peers
UNICEF Executive Board
Second regular session of 2009 wraps up
Ethiopia
African women leaders condemn FGM/C
Malawi/USA
UNICEF ‘RapidSMS’ wins Gov2.0 Expo Award
UNICEF Executive Board
Day 2: Country and area programmes approved
Second regular session of 2009: Focus on child rights
Afghanistan
Youth cricket camp promotes peace
Costa Rica
Regional workshop on violence against children
Syrian Arab Republic
Workshops help young Palestinians make a difference
Jamaica
Teen editorial: Children have rights, too
Viet Nam
Children call for action on climate change
Veneman joins NBA star to launch health facilities
Bangladesh
To the rescue: Swimming lessons save lives
Children and families face multiple crises
Reaching out to mothers to prevent HIV
Simple approaches improve child survival
UNICEF and partners fight child labour
Sudan
Tereza’s story: I want to be a pilot

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Brazil
Launch of ‘Platform of Urban Centres’ initiative
United Kingdom
Bringing children’s rights to life in schools
Republic of Korea
‘Unite for Climate’ launched
Afghanistan
‘Women Courtyard’ initiative bolsters immunization campaign
India
Child Reporters Initiative: a twinkling star
Rwanda
Seeking justice for imprisoned young people
Angola
Launch of Project to Support Primary Education
Sudan
A firsthand account of a mission to reclaim child soldiers
Namibia
Setting minimum standards for residential child care
Fiji
All public hospitals declared baby-friendly
Central African Republic
Indigenous people learn their rights
Sudan
Youth journalist reports on hygiene practices

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World Breastfeeding Week
A priority for child survival in emergencies
Minority and indigenous education
Breaking the barrier of exclusion

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Tajikistan
Economic downturn causes malnutrition
Nepal
Training journalists on women’s and children’s issues
Sudan
Youth journalist reports on food insecurity

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Sudan
Youth journalist reports on early marriage

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Yemen
A brave girl paves the way for ending child marriage
Syrian Arab Republic
Children’s conference tackles social problems
Malaysia
Helping young people overcome drug addiction
Eritrea
Children’s Forum calls for equality and rights
Health services for conflict-affected children
Host communities welcome the displaced
Support for families torn apart by fighting
Sidebar: An attack on our principles
Syria
First-ever visit by a UNICEF Executive Director
Italy
Youth leaders gear up for Junior 8 Summit
CRC video contest
UNICEF invites youth videos on child rights
Pakistan
Health care for displaced mothers
Reaching conflict-affected orphans
In memoriam: Perseveranda So
Argentina
Manu Ginóbili in Argentina
Somalia
Families face worsening crisis

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United States of America
Lucy Liu raises awareness about trafficking
Yemen
Appeal for funds to aid displaced families

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Lesotho
Cash grants ensure rights of vulnerable children
Afghanistan
UNICEF mourns: Teshome Mandefro Egrete, 1952-2009
Guinea
Supporting health authorities in fight against child malnutrition
Japan
Major League Baseball commits $500,000 to relief effort