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A Fair Chance in Life

Every child has a right to reach his or her full potential without discrimination.

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2.3 million children in need of protection in the Central Sahel region in 2020, a more than 80 per cent increase in one year

Existing child protection crisis worsens amid COVID-19

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COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan

A global approach is the only way to fight COVID-19, the UN says as it launches humanitarian response plan

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Coronavirus hotlines for West and Central African countries

A list of local numbers you can call for information on COVID-19

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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): What is it really?

Learn about coronavirus and how to protect yourself from it

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8 tips to talk to your child about coronavirus disease 2019

How to comfort and protect your child during the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus fake news checked by Africa Check

Statement by Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Partnerships, on coronavirus misinformation

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Nearly 5 million children will need humanitarian assistance in central Sahel this year as violence surges

Number is projected to rise as attacks against children increase in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

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UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children 2020

In 2020, 59 million children will require humanitarian assistance

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UNICEF issues largest-ever emergency funding appeal to reach historic numbers of children in need