From Bangladesh to Peru to Vietnam, COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Rise
A number of countries have seen a dramatic rise in their vaccination rate in recent months.
For Refugee Children From Ukraine, a Safe Place to Play
Blue Dot refugee support centers set up by UNICEF and UNHCR provide urgently needed help for displaced families. [VIDEO]
In Lviv, a Teen Volunteer Helps People Fleeing War in Ukraine
For 16-year-old Solomiya, the sight of people in need is a call to action. [VIDEO]
Blue Dot Centers Help Children Traumatized by War in Ukraine
Blue Dot centers set up by UNICEF and UNHCR offer children escaping violence a safe place to play and vital mental health support. [VIDEO]
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Calls For Renewed Commitments To Achieve Promise Of A Polio-Free World
NEW YORK/ GENEVA (April 26, 2022) - Today, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) announced that it is seeking new commitments to fund its 2022-2026 Strategy at a virtual event to launch its...
Critical Mission for UNICEF: Reaching 'Zero-Dose' Children
Why UNICEF and partners are focused on vaccinating children who have missed out entirely on this essential health service.
In Bucharest, a School for Ukrainian Refugee Children
A teacher from Ukraine — herself a refugee — started a free primary school for children forced out of Ukraine by the war. [VIDEO]
1 in 4 Children in Latin America and the Caribbean are Exposed to Diseases that can be Prevented With Vaccines
NEW YORK / PANAMÁ CITY (April 25, 2022) – In five years, the complete vaccination schedule for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP3) in Latin America and the Caribbean has dropped from 90 percent...
A Mother From Afghanistan Reflects on Her Family's Life This Ramadan
For families in Afghanistan, another difficult Ramadan. [VIDEO]
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Supports UNICEF with $10M for Children Affected by Ukraine War
NEW YORK / GENEVA (April 28, 2022) – Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is contributing USD $10 million to UNICEF’s emergency response to support vulnerable children and families impacted by the ongoing war...