Fighting Childhood Obesity Is a Slam Dunk for NBA All-Star Pau Gasol
Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been appointed a UNICEF Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity.
UNICEF USA Joins Amicus on Flores
NEW YORK (August 29, 2019) – UNICEF USA stands strongly opposed to child immigration detention anywhere in the world, and the recently proposed U.S. Government rule to remove protections for detained...
Hurricane Dorian Devastates the Bahamas and Bears Down on the U.S.
The storm has left communities reeling, as those still in its path brace themselves. UNICEF is there to help families, as needed.
After Two Years in Limbo, Rohingya Children Crave the Chance To Learn
The youngest victims of Myanmar's ethnic cleansing campaign are missing out on what only education can offer: a chance for a brighter future
G7 Leaders Must Prioritize Children In Syria As Violence Mounts In The Northwest
NEW YORK (August 23, 2019) – “It is my sincere hope that the protection and wellbeing of children in Syria will be front and center during talks held by world leaders this weekend at the G7 Summit....
School Closures In West And Central Africa Triple Since 2017, As Education Comes Under Fire Across The Region
NEW YORK (August 23, 2019) – More than 1.9 million children have been forced out of school in West and Central Africa due to an upsurge in attacks and threats of violence against education across the...
“The simple fact of detention puts children at risk”
NEW YORK (August 23, 2019) – Detention for any length of time, with or without their families, is bad for children. The proof is there. Detained children experience long-lasting harm on their well...
UNICEF Is Helping Children Driven Out of School by Violence in Africa
UNICEF and partners are working tirelessly all over the world to save and protect children. PLEASE DONATE A surge in attacks and threats of violence against students, teachers and schools — on...
Two Years After Hurricane Harvey, Educators Are Using Lessons Learned
Counseling programs created to help Houston's children heal are now reaching kids in Florida still traumatized by Hurricane Michael.
New Pipeline Delivers Safe Water to Thousands in Southern Madagascar
UNICEF and partners turn on the tap for over 40,000 people in need.