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Mohammad, 11, and Reham, 9, stand at a food distribution center in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

More Than 13,000 Children Reported Dead in Gaza as Famine Nears

A new report warns famine is imminent as 1.1 million people — half the population — experience catastrophic levels of food insecurity. [VIDEO]

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Seven-year-old Lovenska of Haiti works on a drawing at a UNICEF-supported child-friendly space in Delmas 6, downtown Port-au-Prince.

Surge in Violence Fuels Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti

Calling the situation for children "a living nightmare," UNICEF Haiti Representative Bruno Maes urges more support for the emergency response. [VIDEO]

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In the Gaza Strip on Feb. 15, 2024, a UNICEF-trained screener measures 2-year-old Leen's mid-upper arm circumference to diagnose severe acute malnutrition.

Rising Malnutrition Puts Children's Lives at Grave Risk in Gaza

An unprecedentedly rapid rise in malnutrition is threatening the lives of children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza Strip.

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Muzdalifa, 17, of Sudan, wrote a poem for peace expressing her hope for the future.

Children in War Write Poems for Peace

UNICEF shares its growing collection of poems by young people — deeply personal works that show resilience, creativity and hope in the face of danger.

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Shaimaa, 14, inside the UNICEF-supported Makanna ('our space' in Arabic) at El Gox gathering point in Kosti, White Nile state, Sudan.

Stories of UNICEF's Impact in Sudan, Helping Children Caught in Conflict

"My name is Shaimaa. I am 14 years old, and this is my Makanna — my safe space."

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Mohammed, 9, walks over the rubble of his destroyed home on Omar Al-Mukhtar Street in Gaza City on Jan. 11, 2024.

What It's Like to Be a Child in Gaza Right Now

Children are not responsible for war, but they pay the highest price. As the bombardment of Gaza continues, children share their stories.

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A girl smiles as she washes her hands in the sink at her preschool in Vasylkiv, Ukraine on Nov. 22, 2023. UNICEF recently repaired the school's water system.

UNICEF Repairs Water Systems to Keep Kids Learning in Ukraine

After two years of war, UNICEF is working with partners to repair damaged water and sanitation infrastructure across Ukraine. [VIDEO]

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On Jan. 10, 2024, Mageda and her 1-year-old son, Sahad, wait at the Rafah Crossing, seeking authorization to exit the Gaza Strip for medical treatment.

Children in Gaza Are Running Out of Time

After almost 100 days of violence, UNICEF is pushing for safe, expanded access to deliver more emergency supplies to children in Gaza. [VIDEO]

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Students in Ukraine learn about sustainable energy through UNICEF's UPSHIFT program.

Young People in Ukraine Gear Up for a Sustainable Energy Future

Participants in UNICEF's youth innovation program, UPSHIFT, are learning about alternative energy sources to build a brighter future in Ukraine.

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