UNICEF in action

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Five-year-old Arthur hasn't said a word since the bombardment of Mariupol, Ukraine began, says his mother, 23-year-old Miranda.

For Ukraine's Children, Invisible Scars of War

Children like 5-year-old Arthur need urgent help to recover from the shock of war. [VIDEO]

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Sabrielys, 6, is vaccinated during a UNICEF-supported immunization campaign in San Vicente community, Miranda state, Venezuela.

Beyond COVID-19: UNICEF's Push to Improve Primary Health Care

How can the world prepare for future pandemics? By building better health systems. UNICEF is advocating for greater investment in 5 areas.
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Two-year-old Ishak recovered from malnutrition after treatment from a UNICEF-supported mobile health team in Rural Damascus, Syria.

Little Ishak Recovers From Malnutrition in Syria

UNICEF mobile health teams help children like 2-year-old Ishak recover from malnutrition in Rural Damascus, Syria.

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Displaced Syrian children help their parents distribute winter clothes from UNICEF at the Al-Hol camp in Hasakah, northeast Syria, on March 2, 2022.

UNICEF to World: Syria's Children Need Help Now

UNICEF appeals for more support to address impacts of over a decade of violent conflict, COVID-19 and economic fallout from war in Ukraine.
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Helping Kids Bounce Back From Pandemic Stress and Isolation in Myanmar

UNICEF and partners are expanding mental health services for children and young people in Myanmar.
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3-year-old Aseel of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, held by his cousin, is recovering slowly after treatment for severe acute malnutrition with UNICEF's help.

UNICEF Urges Lifesaving Action For Children With Severe Wasting

Life-threatening malnutrition cases are set to rise amid a spiraling global food crisis — endangering millions of young lives.
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A young student points to a blackboard at a UNICEF-supported community-based education center in Kandahar city, Afghanistan.

UNICEF in South Asia

How UNICEF is responding to pressing needs of children in the region amid food shortages, natural disasters and other threats.
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A mother fleeing Ukraine with her family holds one of her children as they wait to cross the border into Slovakia in March 2022.

Celebrating Mother's Day, Every Day

UNICEF stands up for mothers all year long, not just on Mother's Day.
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Two kindergarteners worked together to build something beautiful at their school in Brasov, Romania.

Teaching Inclusivity in a Romanian Kindergarten

Displaced by violence in Ukraine, refugee children find a sense of belonging in Romania. [VIDEO]

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