Page Stories Stories about children, their families and the people we work with across the region Home Stories Available in:Englishрусский Highlighted stories Article A perilous journey across the Mediterranean More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean Sea route to Italy since January Read the story Article The fight for fresh air UNICEF response to the impact of air pollution on children’s health Read the story All stories from the region Stories about children, their families and the people we work with across the region Article 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 Read the story Article A perilous journey across the Mediterranean More than 11,600 unaccompanied children have crossed the Central Mediterranean Sea route to Italy since January Read the story Article Deepening poverty lines Since 2020, child poverty in Europe and Central Asia has soared affecting 24.3 million children across the region Read the story Article Ukraine’s displaced children settle into new school year With UNICEF’s support, 12-year-old Nika will return to in person schooling Read the story Load more items Our insights on child rights Experts provide perspectives and analysis on child rights issues and conversations affecting children Article Hints of progress mask a worrying trend Immunisation recovery across Europe and Central Asia Read the story Article 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 Read the story Load more items On the ground with UNICEF staff Hear from UNICEF staff members who are making an impact on children’s lives Article Integrating of refugee and migrant children in EU countries UNICEF and Swiss Government launch a new project Read the story Article 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. Read the story Article 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 Read the story Article 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 Read the story Fast facts Breaking down the challenges impacting children and young people Document 18 months of war for Ukraine’s children Media fact sheet Get the document Article How to teach your child to love reading What you need to know about raising a reader Read the story Document Türkiye earthquakes and UNICEF’s response Six months after the devastating earthquakes hit Türkiye and northern Syria Get the document Explainer Heat wave safety tips Learn how to help keep your family safe in extreme heat Read now Load more items Featured videos Video Ukraine’s displaced children settle into new school year With UNICEF’s support, 12-year-old Nika will return to in person schooling Watch now Video After fleeing abroad, children return to school in Kyiv Vlada and her family spent a year living in the Czech Republic due to the ongoing violence. She just returned home and is preparing for a new school year Watch now Video Baby basics: How to burp your baby Learn parent-proven techniques on how to burp your baby Watch now Video European cities partner with UNICEF to support children UNICEF partnered with municipalities across Europe to ensure children and families fleeing the war in Ukraine receive the support they need Watch now Load more items Our voices Young people from across the region Article 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 Read the story Article “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 Read the story Load more items