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On April 11, 2022, a mother and a baby wait at a health post in Ba’adley, IDP Site, Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia.

Catastrophe Looms as Drought Devastates Horn of Africa

A prolonged, crippling drought across the Horn of Africa is fueling a drastic increase in malnutrition rates for children and families. As the specter

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18-month-old Sashko plays with his mother, Kateryna, 27, at a UNICEF-supported health center in western Ukraine.

What's Inside a UNICEF Early Childhood Development Kit?

Why UNICEF sends puzzles, puppets and building blocks to children caught in crisis. [VIDEO]

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Child Working

In South Asia, the Impacts of School Closures May Last a Lifetime

Pandemic-related school closures have had a profound impact on children's learning & mental well-being. Three children share their stories.
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A mother with her baby at a UNICEF-supported health center in Fada, in eastern Burkina Faso where children are screened for malnutrition and vaccinated.

UNICEF Responds as War in Ukraine Fuels Food Crises Across Regions

With the threat of large-scale loss of life rising daily, UNICEF is appealing for immediate support to ramp up nutrition programs for the most vulnerable. [VIDEO]

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National Teacher Appreciation

The Difference A Teacher Can Make

UNICEF USA Community Engagement Intern Kyle King reflects on the impact one of his high school teachers had on his mental health.
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Pan Ei, 20 months old, and her mother play outside their hostel in A Lal village, Hlaing Thar Yar township, Yangon, Myanmar on April 4, 2022.

A Mother's Day Thank-You to Hero Moms Everywhere

This Mother's Day, as you honor the hero moms in your life, remember the mothers who are caring for children amid humanitarian crises.

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A UNICEF volunteer celebrates with fellow community member Belaton, 53, who has just received her COVID-19 vaccination at Shimantik Clinic, Khilgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 10, 2021.

From Bangladesh to Peru to Vietnam, COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Rise

A number of countries have seen a dramatic rise in their vaccination rate in recent months.
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People Talking

For Refugee Children From Ukraine, a Safe Place to Play

Blue Dot refugee support centers set up by UNICEF and UNHCR provide urgently needed help for displaced families. [VIDEO]

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On March 19, 2022, Ivan, right, and his sister, Sofia, from Mariupol, Ukraine, play with a Blue Dot psychologist in a child-friendly space, located in the Blue Dot hub at the Palanca border crossing in the Republic of Moldova.

VIDEO: Blue Dot Centers Help Children Traumatized by War in Ukraine

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