UNICEF in Europe and Central Asia Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more From across the region Press release Youth innovation from Macedonia wins global recognition The team will receive $15,000 along with a tailored global incubation programme from Generation Unlimited partners to support them to scale Visit the page Article Safely and securely towards a new life The COVID-19 pandemic has further challenged the health status of refugee and migrant children Read the story Article “We are different. We are equal” A story from inclusive school in Belarus where all children study together Read the story Press release Health care facilities without basic water services Lack of water puts health care workers and patients at higher risk of COVID-19 infection Visit the page Article Empowering girls to programme Joint UNICEF and Startit Learning for the 21st century programme Read the story Press release Number of children affected by school closures soars again UNICEF calls on governments to prioritize the reopening of schools and avoid nationwide school closures Visit the page 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