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Artem, 9, from the northeastern city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, stands on the steps of the car park where families have been sheltering from air attacks and shelling.

War in Ukraine Highlights Danger Explosive Weapons Pose to Children

UNICEF is increasing explosive ordnance risk education and advocating for the global eradication of indiscriminate weapons.
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Artwork by children from Ukraine on display at the Baicoi Center in Prahova County, Romania, a facility that reopened its doors to care for over two dozen refugee children with special needs.

A Welcome in Romania for Ukrainian Children with Disabilities

UNICEF is on the ground, working with partners to provide emergency humanitarian services for children and families devastated by the war in Ukraine.

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Protiva's school in Sylhet closed due to heavy flooding across northeastern Bangladesh.

Extreme Flooding in Bangladesh Puts 1.5M Children at Risk

More than 1.5 million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to extensive flooding.

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The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department staff met virtually for a youth mental health first aid training session with the Harris Center on May 25, 2022.

UNICEF Working With City of Houston to Improve Child Mental Health

As part of UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative, the City of Houston is prioritizing child and adolescent mental health.
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A new water treatment plant in Kiziba, DRC means girls like Ester, 12, don't have to miss school to fetch their family's daily water supply.

Safe Water in the DRC Means Girls Never Have to Miss School Again

A new water treatment plant installed by UNICEF and partners is a game changer for girls like 12-year-old Ester. [VIDEO]

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Child Holding Up Drawing

UNICEF Helps Children Heal From the Shock of War in Ukraine

UNICEF-supported art therapy helps children traumatized by the war in Ukraine. [VIDEO]

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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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