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Zhenya, a refugee girl, managed to salvage her unfinished handmade macramé, a memory of her homeland. Although she left behind the design drawing teaching her the next steps, she's determined to complete her macramé.

24 October 2023

Stories of refugee children arriving in Armenia

At the end of September, 30,000 children fled their homes, leaving behind everything they know

06 October 2023

Two children killed in 24 hours, as deadly attacks in Kharkiv continue unabated

Statement by Regina De Dominicis UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia

How to talk to your child about conflict and war

04 October 2023

How to talk to your children about conflict and war

8 tips to support and comfort your children

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.

02 October 2023

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

06 September 2023

Every attack etches lasting wounds deeper into the collective mental wellbeing of Ukraine's children

Statement by Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia

Girl stands amongst the ruins of her school in Ukraine.

18 months of war for Ukraine’s children

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Girl stands amongst the ruins of her school in Ukraine.

Widespread learning loss among Ukraine’s children, as students enter fourth year of disruption to education – UNICEF

Continued attacks in Ukraine and low-level enrolment in host countries have left children struggling to learn, warns UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Regina De Dominicis on return from Ukraine

"Time and time again" children's lives being cut short by attacks in Ukraine

Statement by Regina De Dominicis, UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia

War in Ukraine, child holding bear

No way for children to grow up: 500 days of war in Ukraine

Over the last 500 days since the war escalated, the children of Ukraine have had no safe place to learn, play and be children

Kherson, Ukraine. Anya in the evacuation bus at the Kherson bus station.

500 days of war for Ukraine’s children

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