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Beyond the headlines, every child has a story.

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What children lose when humanitarian funding falls short

Conflicts are intensifying and resources are dwindling. But sustained investment can close the gap.

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“I don't know how I stayed calm”

At a UNICEF-supported Child-Friendly Space in Venezuela, Gabriela finds a safe place to share experiences, process emotions, and connect with peers

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“If I lose heart, how will my son survive?”

A mother’s fight against Ebola

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When seconds last a lifetime

Across Syria, hidden explosive hazards pose immediate and long-term threats to children’s futures

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Turning skills into income

Meet the young women empowered by the PROSPECTS programme in White Nile

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More than a team

How sport partnerships are bringing athletes and fans together for children

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Spotlight: Children in emergencies

Emergency

Children in Gaza need life-saving support

UNICEF continues to work with partners to provide assistance to children and their families

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Crisis in Haiti

Extreme violence, unrest, poverty, and malnutrition are threatening children in Haiti

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Emergency response in Sudan

Ongoing conflict is pushing already vulnerable children deeper into hardship

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War in Ukraine: Support for children and families

The war has been devastating for families. UNICEF and partners are on the ground providing support for those in need

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Fast facts: Breaking down the global issues that impact children and young people

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Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is a lifeline for child

What you need to know about RUTF, severe wasting and UNICEF’s work to help all children survive and thrive.

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Protecting children on the move

What you need to know about the numbers, causes and rights of children affected by migration and displacement.

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Explainer

What you need to know about stillbirths

Answers to common questions about this tragic loss of life

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Pneumonia in children: What you need to know

Pneumonia kills more children than any other infectious disease

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Through the lens: Photography

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Securing safe water to children in a changing world

UNICEF builds climate change resilient solutions to ensure regular water services to children around the world.

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The lengths to which health workers go to reach every child

Vaccines can prevent disease outbreaks now and in the future

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Photo essay

Community heroes unite for immunization in the Philippines

When a country comes together, every child can get a chance at a healthy life.

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Photo essay

Rohingya children face an emergency within an emergency

Seven years into the Rohingya refugee crisis, record numbers of children are experiencing a nutrition emergency

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17 February 2026

UNICEF Executive Board

Protecting and advancing progress for every child to survive and thrive

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02 February 2026

Stitching a future

In Tanzania, skills training and social protection programmes are opening new paths for young people.

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29 October 2025

In Afghanistan, children reclaim childhood after earthquake

Child-friendly spaces provide children with a sense of stability amid loss and uncertainty

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18 September 2025

In Sierra Leone, child labour leaves childhoods on hold

Child labour is having a devastating impact on children’s rights, well-beings and futures

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06 May 2025

What is social and behaviour change?

UNICEF experts explain how insights from social and behavioural science can help us solve child rights issues.

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11 March 2025

Strengthening child protection systems

From vision to impact with philanthropist Barrie Landry

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10 March 2025

A path towards ending child marriage

We can build a future where every girl is safe, educated and empowered.

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13 January 2025

Strengthening the foundations of children’s futures

An increasingly turbulent geopolitical and financial landscape mean systems for protecting children must be stronger than ever

Article

21 November 2024

World Children's Day 2024

Highlights from around the world as children stood up for their rights and shared their ideas for a better world.

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11 November 2024

Dear adults: Listen to the future

Children share letters calling for peace, for safe and healthy environments, for love and care.

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Photo essay

11 June 2024

First-ever International Day of Play

Play around the world in photos

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30 May 2024

Six grave violations against children in times of war

How children have become frontline targets in armed conflicts

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Stories and features

What children lose when humanitarian funding falls short

“I don't know how I stayed calm”

“If I lose heart, how will my son survive?”

When seconds last a lifetime

Turning skills into income

More than a team

Spotlight: Children in emergencies

Children in Gaza need life-saving support

Crisis in Haiti

Emergency response in Sudan

War in Ukraine: Support for children and families

Fast facts: Breaking down the global issues that impact children and young people

Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is a lifeline for child

Protecting children on the move

What you need to know about stillbirths

Pneumonia in children: What you need to know

Through the lens: Photography

Securing safe water to children in a changing world

The lengths to which health workers go to reach every child

Community heroes unite for immunization in the Philippines

Rohingya children face an emergency within an emergency

Latest stories

UNICEF Executive Board

Stitching a future

In Afghanistan, children reclaim childhood after earthquake

In Sierra Leone, child labour leaves childhoods on hold

What is social and behaviour change?

Strengthening child protection systems

A path towards ending child marriage

Strengthening the foundations of children’s futures

World Children's Day 2024

Dear adults: Listen to the future

First-ever International Day of Play

Six grave violations against children in times of war

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