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A Fair Chance in Life

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

UNICEF alarmed by spike in school attacks in Cameroon

UNICEF calls on all parties to protect all children, at school or in their communities and to uphold the principles of the Safe Schools Declaration, which calls for stopping attacks on schools, education facilities and personnel

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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