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‘Not the new normal’ – 2024 ‘one of the worst years in UNICEF’s history’ for children in conflict
NEW YORK, 28 December 2024 – The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to a review by UNICEF of the latest available data and prevailing global trends. More children than ever are estimated to be either living in conflict zones or for...
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‘Ukraine for every child. It Matters!’: New campaign launches on World Children’s Day to champion child rights amid the war
KYIV, 20 November 2024 – The ‘ Ukraine, for every child. It Matters !’ campaign was unveiled today at a World Children’s Day event in Kyiv to empower the family unit as core to protecting the rights of and improving the wellbeing of every child in Ukraine. The digital, media and offline campaign forms part of the ...
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Convention on the Rights of the Child for Children
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an important agreement by countries who have promised to protect children’s rights. The Convention on the Rights of the Child explains who children are, all their rights, and the responsibilities of governments. All the rights are connected, they are all ...
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UNICEF's fight against sexual exploitation and abuse
Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) is an unacceptable breach of fundamental human rights and a deep betrayal of UNICEF’s core values: care, respect, integrity, trust and accountability., Definitions, SEA refers to all forms of inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature committed by United Nations (UN) personnel, including personnel of entities associated with the UN, against recipients of assistance and other members of local communities. Sexual e...
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Including children with disabilities in humanitarian action
One in every 10 children has a disability. Armed conflict and disasters further increase disabilities among children. Within any crisis-affected community, children and adults with disabilities are among the most marginalized, yet they often are excluded from humanitarian assistance. UNICEF in collaboration with H...
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What are panic attacks?
A panic attack is an intense feeling of fear and anxiety. It often happens if people feel anxious about something happening in their life or have experienced something difficult or stressful. Panic attacks can feel very frightening, especially for children, but they can usually be stopped with treatment. It’s impo...
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What is depression?
All children feel low or down at times, it’s a natural part of growing up. But these emotions can be worrisome when felt intensely over long periods of time, particularly if they affect your child’s social, family and school life. Although it's hard for anyone to feel optimistic when they're depressed, depression ...
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What is stress?
We live in a time of increased stress in the world. Like adults, many children are struggling right now. We’re going through many drastic shifts in the world, but there are many other things that can also lead to stress in children – negative situations at home, violence in schools or exams. Even positive changes ...
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UNICEF: History of a logo
UNICEF logo 1946, 1946, UNICEF is created by resolution 57(I) of the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946 to provide supplies and assistance to children after World War II. Originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF starts as a temporary relief fund of the...
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How to support survivors of gender-based violence when a GBV actor is not available in your area
The Pocket Guide and its supporting materials1 provide all humanitarian practitioners with information on: How to support a survivor of gender-based violence (GBV) Who discloses their experience of GBV with you In a context where there is no GBV actor (including a GBV referral pathway or a GBV focal point) availab...
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How to support a teenager in a crisis
Adolescents are especially vulnerable during war. They are old enough to know what is happening, but they do not yet have the experience to deal with their emotions and feelings. ❗️Here is some advice from psychologists on how to support your child today: 🔹Speak and listen. Take time and listen carefully to children's stories about how they feel…
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Nearly 37 million children displaced worldwide – highest number ever recorded
NEW YORK, 17 June 2022 – Conflict, violence and other crises left a record 36.5 million children displaced from their homes at the end of 2021, UNICEF estimates – the highest number recorded since the Second World War. This figure includes 13.7 million refugee and asylum-seeking children† and nearly 22.8 million c...