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A perilous journey across the Mediterranean

More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean Sea route to Italy since January

The fight for fresh air

UNICEF response to the impact of air pollution on children’s health

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Stories about children, their families and the people we work with across the region

UNICEF Armenia has set up a children's corner in Goris, providing a dedicated space for ethnic Armenian refugee children who have made the challenging journey through the Lachin corridor to reach Syunik. Vika is playing with Heghine, UNICEF Focal Point in Syunik in the tent on September 29.

UNICEF stands with Armenia's children

In the face of this crisis, UNICEF's primary concern is the well-being of these children and their families

A perilous journey across the Mediterranean

More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean Sea route to Italy since January

Deepening poverty lines

Since 2020, child poverty in Europe and Central Asia has soared affecting 24.3 million children across the region

Ukraine’s displaced children settle into new school year

With UNICEF’s support, 12-year-old Nika will return to in person schooling

Our insights on child rights

Experts provide perspectives and analysis on child rights issues and conversations affecting children

Hints of progress mask a worrying trend

Immunisation recovery across Europe and Central Asia

Can we change the story on inclusion in childhood education?

Overcrowded classrooms create stress for young learners and teachers, and prevent educators from providing individualised approaches

On the ground with UNICEF staff

Hear from UNICEF staff members who are making an impact on children’s lives

Integrating of refugee and migrant children in EU countries

UNICEF and Swiss Government launch a new project

A Ukrainian aircraft, the Antonov-124, which was specifically designed to carry heavy or bulky loads.

One of world’s largest planes to ship supplies in Ukraine

Charter flight donation from the Kühne Foundation allows UNICEF to ship 111 metric tonnes of emergency supplies to Poland for distribution in Ukraine.

Delivering for children in emergencies

Emma Maspero, Senior Emergency Manager at UNICEF Supply Division, tells us about UNICEF’s ongoing work to deliver vital supplies for children in Ukraine

UNICEF celebrates refugee and migrant girls’ strength

UNICEF met with five inspirational refugee and migrant women and young girls living in Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, and Serbia

Fast facts

Breaking down the challenges impacting children and young people

Girl stands amongst the ruins of her school in Ukraine.

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18 months of war for Ukraine’s children

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In Armenia, a father shows pictures from a book to his baby son.

How to teach your child to love reading

What you need to know about raising a reader

A mother and her child in the delivery line of UNICEF-supported supplies in an informal temporary accommodation shelter in a neighborhood in Hatay, after two devastating earthquakes hit south-east Türkiye on 6 February 2023.

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Türkiye earthquakes and UNICEF’s response

Six months after the devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and northern Syria

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Explainer

Heat wave safety tips

Learn how to help keep your family safe in extreme heat

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Our voices

Young people from across the region

Twenty-year-old Alina poses in front of UNICEF sign

New online platform offers networking and learning

u-platform.by is the only youth platform in Belarus that brings together training, volunteering, fighting online bullying and more

Maja Ibričić talks about Climate Change.

“I realised that I am feeling climate change every day”

21-year-old Maja Ibričić, a passionate activist and youth advocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the importance of engaging young people in climate action