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African child sitting at a desk in school with a book open. Smiling and looking at the camera

Celebrating International Day of the African Child

International Day of the African Child is a key moment when the world’s attention is turned to the resilience and courage of young people.
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When the Afghanistan government announced the reopening of the country after the COVID-19 lockdown, Rahimullah and his daughter Rahila, 7, headed to the park.

Father’s Day Gifts That Give Back to Kids

There's a UNICEF Inspired Gift for every type of dad. Purchase one in his honor today and help bring health and happiness to kids in need.
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On 25 February 2020, Xu, 27, and his wife Del, 25, play with their two sons, Khon, 1, and Muih, 7, inside their home in Gia Lai, in the Central Highlands region of Viet Nam.

Caregiving in a Pandemic: Mental Health Challenges for Parents

This Parenting Month, UNICEF USA highlights the importance of mental health support as parents carry an even heavier load than normal.
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Woman and Child Holding Up Peace Signs

UNICEF Helps Refugees Get Their Fair Shot at COVID-19 Vaccines

Refugees' rights to health care travel with them wherever they go. UNICEF is on the ground to protect them every step of the way.
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A UNICEF staff member works with partners to facilitate the delivery of a new shipment of 31,200 additional doses of Covid-19 vaccine on April 26, 2021 to Nouakchott International Airport in Mauritania as part of the COVAX initiative.

COVAX Mission Forges Ahead: Vaccinate the World Against COVID-19

A global health crisis requires a global solution. The COVAX Facility remains the best mechanism for reaching the poorest countries.
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Health workers and volunteers participate in a polio immunization campaign in Kaduna, Nigeria in 2019.

Vaccinating the World Against a Virus: What It Will Take

We have been here before: Lessons learned in the fight against polio are informing the global COVID-19 response.
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UNICEF COVID Vaccinations

In the Bolivian Amazon, COVID-19 Vaccines Keep Communities Safe

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Yeshialem Gebreegziabher, 27, holds her daughter, 6-month-old Kalkidan Yeman, who is suffering from malnutrition, at Aby Adi Health Center in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, on June 7, 2021.

UN Report: 350,000 Ethiopians Are Living in Famine Conditions

Alarming new data shows a growing hunger emergency in Tigray, where violent conflict has raged since November 2020, endangering millions.
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On 24 February 2021, an employee holds a COVID-19 vaccine vial produced for the COVAX facility at a manufacturer in Pune, a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Joint Letter to G7 Countries

Give 20% of available vaccines by August. Protect us all. #DonateDosesNow
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