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World Children's Day 2019

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Join us on World Children’s Day – 20 November

Get ready for the global day of action for child rights

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Report

The Convention on the Rights of the Child at a crossroads

Historic gains and undeniable achievements, but little progress for the world’s poorest children

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Statement

15 November 2019

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on recent school shootings

Right Runner: The young will rise up and be heard

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Play UNICEF's free game: Right Runner!

Reaching the top of the mountain won’t be easy, but it’ll be an epic adventure that will take you on a journey to fight for every kid’s rights

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Amid catastrophe in Yemen, a prayer is answered

Medical staff are offering treatment – and hope – to mothers who give birth prematurely

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From one crisis to another

More than 900,000 people in eastern South Sudan have been displaced by massive flooding. UNICEF is on the ground bringing relief

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.

Discover UNICEF's work for every child, everywhere.

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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

Explore what we do

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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?