UNICEF in Europe and Central Asia Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more From across the region Article First day at school, amid the pandemic Both parents and children are happy to be back at school, and do not wish to return to distance learning Read the story Press release 18 September 2020 UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Afshan Khan's remarks at the Human Rights Council’s Urgent Debate on Belarus Visit the page Press release 17 September 2020 150 million additional children plunged into poverty due to COVID-19, UNICEF, Save the Children say Visit the page Article Snapshot from Bulgaria Refugees’ lifelong journey of ups and downs manifests with severe long-term repercussions for their children Read the story Article Virtual and inclusive: UNICEF Croatia’s 2020 Milky Way Run Annual race adjusts to COVID-19 realities by using mobile app Read the story Article Oasis of health and joy Pediatric clinics in Bosnia and Herzegovina provide access to primary health care to refugee and migrant children Read the story Our work Protecting refugee and migrant children Read more Giving a platform for young people to share their opinions Read more Ensuring all children receive life-saving vaccines Read more Ending institutionalization and keeping families together Read more
