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The State of the World's Children 2019

When you picture child malnutrition, what do you see? Find out why one in three children isn't growing well

Convention on the Rights of the Child - CRC30

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30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Find out about the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history and take action #ForEveryChild

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On 11 October 2019 in the Syrian Arab Republic, a woman holds a child as families displaced from Ras Al-ain arrive in Tal Tamer, 75km southeast Ras of Al-ain, having fled escalating violence.

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Escalating violence in northeast Syria has displaced tens of thousands of children

East Asia and child rights

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Our cities, through our eyes

The stories of three cities in East Asia, through the lenses of 60 children

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Children uprooted

Migrant and displaced children are children first. They have rights and deserve protection.

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In Niger, girls take their shot at a better future

A girls’ football team is helping break down social barriers, one kick at a time

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

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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.

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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?