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Team UNICEF makes strides in Boston’s 120th Marathon

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Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic fans lined up along the sidelines of the 26.2 mile course to cheer on runners during Boston’s 120 th Marathon on Monday, April 18 th , 2016. The bright sun and 69...

Two-Thirds of Unimmunized Children Live in Conflict-Affected Countries – UNICEF

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NEW YORK (April 22, 2016) – Almost two-thirds of children who have not been immunized with basic vaccines live in countries that are either partially or entirely affected by conflict, UNICEF said...

First Airlift of UNICEF Relief Items Reaches Quake-Hit Ecuador

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NEW YORK (April 22, 2016) – A first airlift of 86 metric tons of UNICEF relief items landed in Quito, Ecuador, last night, as the number of children affected by the earthquake reached 250,000. “We...

Invest in Better Social Protection for the Most Disadvantaged Children – UNICEF

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NEW YORK (April 20, 2016) – Children who are falling furthest behind in society benefit the most when countries invest in more effective social protection, according to a new UNICEF report launched...

UNICEF Statement on the Abduction of Ethiopian Children

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NEW YORK (April 19, 2016) – UNICEF condemns in the strongest possible terms the abduction on Friday of some 100 children in western Ethiopia during a brutal attack on their community by armed...

At Least 150,000 Children Affected by Ecuador Earthquake – UNICEF

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NEW YORK (April 19, 2016) – At least 150,000 children are affected by the April 15 earthquake in Ecuador, according to initial UNICEF estimates. “We are in a race against time to protect children from...

UNICEF Supports Emergency Relief Efforts in Ecuador, Delivering 20,000 Water Purification Tablets to Survivors of Earthquake

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NEW YORK (April 17, 2016) -- UNICEF delivered 20,000 water purification tablets to Pedernales today, the area worst affected by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador last night. A UNICEF team...

Ecuador Earthquake — How to Help Children and Families Today

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Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves hundreds dead. Aid is arriving now. Please support UNICEF's relief efforts.

How to Close the Immunization Gap? Summon the Spirit of Jim Grant

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Two decades after the death of UNICEF's visionary leader, the solution may well lie in the answer to the question 'What would Jim Grant do?'

Youth Spotlight: Nasreen Takes Action for Children on the Run

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Learn about a six year old who took action and raised over $4,500 for children on the run.

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