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An open letter to the world’s children

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An open letter to the world’s children

8 reasons why I’m worried, and hopeful, about the next generation – by UNICEF’s Executive Director Henrietta Fore

On 1 July 2016, an Iñupiat girl Amaia, 11, standing on a ice floe on a shore of the Arctic Ocean in Barrow, Alaska in the United States of America.

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Environment and climate change

Climate change and environmental degradation undermine the rights of every child

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Born into conflict: Threats beyond the front lines

More than 29 million babies were born into conflict-affected areas in 2018. UNICEF is working to protect them from trauma and toxic stress

One year old resting in Mokkachok village, Bokeo province, Lao PDR.

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Levels and trends in child mortality 2019

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Democratic Republic of the Congo. A baby looks at his mother at an Ebola treatment centre.

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Inside the nurseries caring for children impacted by Ebola

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, nurseries are providing a safe space for children and babies facing the prospect of separation from their parents

A boy talks with a UNICEF worker in his totally destroyed classroom.

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Recovering from catastrophe in the Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian brought devastation. UNICEF is working with partners to provide relief – and some normalcy – to children and families

UNICEF’s work

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

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Child protection

Child survival

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UNICEF in emergencies

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Innovation for children

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Supply and logistics

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Research and analysis

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Get inspired, get involved. Explore key UNICEF campaigns and initiatives.

Children at a UNICEF-supported centre in Côte d'Ivoire

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UNICEF works for the rights of every child, every day, across the globe

Feeding your baby: 1–2 years

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UNICEF Parenting

Bringing together some of the world’s leading baby experts to help parents give their children the best start in life

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Voices of Youth

A global community for young people to learn about development issues and to have their say

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Sustainable Development Goals

Are we on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for children?