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Stories and features

Beyond the headlines, every child has a story.

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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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A Bee Gees' gift that keeps giving

From surviving waterborne disease to leading community change, women in India show how investments compound to transform childhood.

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In Peru, a blueprint for success

A family shares how a cash transfer programme has unlocked new possibilities – and dreams – for two brothers.

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Humans of Al Fasher

The women standing in solidarity with displaced children and families

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10 emergencies that need more support in 2026

UNICEF is working around the clock to support children in emergencies, but more resources are desperately needed

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Spotlight: Children in emergencies

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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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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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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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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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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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Latest stories

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07 May 2026

In Peru, a blueprint for success

A family shares how a cash transfer programme has unlocked new possibilities – and dreams – for two brothers.
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20 April 2026

When seconds last a lifetime

Across Syria, hidden explosive hazards pose immediate and long-term threats to children’s futures
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19 March 2026

A Bee Gees' gift that keeps giving

From surviving waterborne disease to leading community change, women in India show how investments compound to transform childhood.
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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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13 February 2026

Faith in action

In Nigeria, trusted faith leaders are strengthening childhood vaccination and community health.
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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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21 January 2026

Winter brings new threats for Gaza’s children

Flooding, cool temperatures and the spread of disease are compounding the dangers of devastating conflict
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19 January 2026

10 emergencies that need more support in 2026

UNICEF is working around the clock to support children in emergencies, but more resources are desperately needed
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23 December 2025

The win-win of investing in education

Investments in children’s education have transformed lives and help create a more stable world.
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19 December 2025

Holding space for hope

Lifesaving vaccines and strengthened health systems are a dose of good news for millions of children
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04 November 2025

“We close our eyes and imagine what we want to become”

Every child in Gaza urgently needs some form of mental health and psychosocial support. UNICEF and partners are working to ensure they receive it
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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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