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Religious leaders stand with girls in South Sudan

A group of religious leaders participate in the faith for positive change for children initiative

Mr. Tedros Yehdego, the EPI Manager for the Ministry of Health, and Ms. Shaheen Nilofer, UNICEF Representative receive the vaccines on arrival in Asmara airport.

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UNICEF air charter brings vaccines for children of Eritrea

Twice every year UNICEF Eritrea flies in a large consignment of vaccines to help Eritrea maintain immunization coverage for its children.

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Overcoming menstruation-related challenges to stay in school

In Abim, Karamoja sub-region, Uganda

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Tsadkan: the pre-school teacher who makes toys for children

Tigray region, Ethiopia

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For every child: nutrition

UNICEF regional nutrition meeting held in Johannesburg with an aim to improve nutrition outcomes across the region

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Where drinking water is a 90-minute walk away

An ongoing drought in southern Angola has left families desperate – and children with no time for an education.

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UNICEF and the Global Partnership for Education unite

For better schools in Burundi

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Zimbabwe National Disability Expo 2019

Ensuring inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities through innovation and technology

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