UNICEF

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Becoming a parent

Emotions, challenges and endless learning

UNICEF, for every child

Ebola emergency

An outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda is threatening vulnerable families

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Children in Gaza need life-saving support

UNICEF continues to work with partners to provide assistance to children and their families

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How to talk to your children about conflict and war

8 tips to support and comfort your children

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A Bee Gees' gift that keeps giving

From surviving waterborne disease to leading community change, women in India show how investments compound to transform childhood.

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In Peru, a blueprint for success

A family shares how a cash transfer programme has unlocked new possibilities – and dreams – for two brothers.

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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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Spotlight

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

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Find out about the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty in history

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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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Sustainable Development Goals

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

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