Why Migrants Flee Central America
Pervasive violence and poverty drive Central Americans to seek safety elsewhere. UNICEF is working to improve conditions at home.
Once a Refugee, Somali-American Hamdia Ahmed Speaks Up for Migrants
Born as her family was fleeing civil war in Somalia, 20-year-old Hamdia Ahmed is determined to give back to those who are less fortunate.
Innovation Doesn't Need to Be High-Tech to Empower and Transform
UNICEF is implementing purposeful, efficient technology at scale to create opportunity and save lives in Guinea.
UNICEF Nigeria welcomes release of over 180 children suspected of Boko Haram ties from administrative custody
ABUJA, (July 9, 2018) – UNICEF welcomes today the release of 183 children from Nigerian Armed Forces, in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeast Nigeria. The release comes after the children, aged 7-18...
3 in 4 children born in South Sudan since independence have known nothing but war – UNICEF
NEW YORK/JUBA (July 8, 2018) – Out of 3.4 million babies born in South Sudan since it became the world’s youngest country in 2011, 2.6 million have been born in war, UNICEF said on the eve of South...
Six Things You Should Know About Yemen's Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Three years of intense civil war have pushed underdeveloped, overlooked Yemen to the brink of collapse.
NJ and DE: Pioneering States that are the First to Ban Child Marriage
Recent victories in New Jersey and Delaware provide hope to other State Legislatures introducing similar bills.
Born a Refugee, Model Halima Aden Is Standing Up for Migrant Children
Somali-American model and activist Halima Aden is speaking out to support the rights of migrant children everywhere.
HALIMA ADEN ANNOUNCED AS UNICEF AMBASSADOR
NEW YORK (July 2, 2018) - UNICEF USA has appointed Somali-American supermodel and activist Halima Aden as the newest UNICEF Ambassador. The announcement follows Aden’s travels with UNICEF and UNHCR to...
Congress recommends $132.5 million for UNICEF for FY 19
A look into the yearly process to secure funding for UNICEF