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Child marriage is a violation of child rights. UNICEF is working to end this harmful practice.

It's Time to Outlaw Marriage Before Age 18, With No Exceptions

Pennsylvania & Minnesota banned child marriage in May. UNICEF USA won't stop until this human rights violation is illegal in all 50 states.
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Be Proud, Be an Ally, and Keep Fighting

My name is Matt Grady and I am a UNICEF USA National Council member, serving on the Recruitment Team. Council member and highlight the importance of everyone standing as an ally in the fight fo This...
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UNICEF-supported health workers celebrate the end of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in June 2020.

Ebola Outbreak Ends in Democratic Republic of Congo

For nearly two years, UNICEF and partners rallied to fight the second largest Ebola outbreak in history.
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In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sihinemariam and her siblings are continuing their educations from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, using UNICEF-supported TV and radio lessons.

Education, Not Marriage: Building Better Futures for Girls in Ethiopia

UNICEF programs help reduce child marriage in Ethiopia by keeping girls learning & giving them the support they need during the pandemic.
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Virtual Volunteer-Led Event Brought UNITE For a Session of Painting

UNICEF USA Intern shares her experience from a live painting session that inspired her and others to stay creative during the pandemic
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#CreateForUNICEF: Collection of Inspiring Posts

UNICEF USA presents a selection of inspiring messages and 'ARTivisms' that amplify youth voices
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Amina was forced into early marriage at age 16. After being abused by her much older husband, she eventually returned to her parents' home in Aden, Yemen. She now runs a small business with skills she learned in a UNICEF-supported program.

Helping Girls Escape Early Marriage in Yemen

Social collapse is pushing more and more young girls into child marriage in Yemen. UNICEF-supported programs help them get their lives back.
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International Day Against Homophobia

The Case for Intersectionality: Supporting LGBTQ Youth Amidst COVID-19

UNICEF USA renews its commitment to ending discrimination and abuse. LGBTQ children deserve protection and equal rights.
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Born a refugee herself, UNICEF Ambassador Halima Aden hugs a young asylum seeker at a UNICEF-supported reception center in Palermo, Italy on August 7, 2019.

Refugees Need Our Support Now More Than Ever

Born a refugee herself, Halima Aden speaks out on behalf of the world's most vulnerable children as they face the threat of COVID-19.
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