UNICEF in action

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On 22 November 2019, adolescent boys use wheelchairs in an outdoor basketball court at Abdul Ahad Karzai Orphanage in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Many of them have been injured in conflict and have lost limbs in landmine accidents.

UNICEF USA Calls on President Biden to Ban Landmines

At least 40 percent of civilian victims of landmines are children.
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Syaiful (left), 12, a child with a physical impairment, sits next to his best friend, Kevin, 9, a child with a visual impairment, in Banyumas, Central Java, Indonesia. The boys attend a UNICEF-supported inclusive education program.

Inclusive Learning Opens Doors for Special Needs Students in Indonesia

UNICEF works with partners around the world to ensure children with disabilities get a quality education.
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UNICEF Special Olympics Kenya

Sports Help Children With Disabilities Learn and Cope With COVID-19

During the COVID-19 school closures, regular exercise is more important than ever for all children, including those with disabilities.
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Lucy Meyer, an advocate for children with disabilities, receives a warm welcome from children during a school visit in Kosovo.

Champion for Children with Disabilities Spreads Message of Inclusion

PLEASE DONATE Lucy Meyer, who has cerebral palsy, is an advocate for children with disabilities. She is also a five-time Special Olympics gold medalist in swimming. Having recently graduated from high...

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UNICEF, Lucy Meyer, Special Olympics, Bosnia and Herzegovina, children with disabilities, social inclusion programs

Lucy Meyer Is a Global Champion for Children With Disabilities

Less likely to start school and often abandoned by their governments, children with disabilities are among the world's most marginalized groups.

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12-year-old girl from Côte d'Ivoire with albinism, with her friend.

Speaking Up for Albino Children

An important reminder to continue advocating on behalf of children who suffer discrimination and exclusion because of the way they look.
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Injured during a bomb attack in Syria's civil war, Saja dreams of one day taking part in the Special Olympics. She practices doing aerial flips every day in her tiny apartment. “I love playing football. When I play football, I don’t feel like I’ve lost an

The UNICEF USA Bridge Fund Accelerates Social Inclusion

UNICEF and Special Olympics team up for Ugandan children with disabilities.
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In September Lucy Meyer, official spokesperson for the Special Olympics — UNICEF USA, traveled with UNICEF Jamaica to tour the country’s newest educational facilities for children with special needs.

Why Lucy Meyer Gives to UNICEF: "Because Everyone Is Different"

Lucy Meyer, a Special Olympics gold medalist, is a tireless advocate for children of all abilities.
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Children on their way home after a day in a child-friendly school in Mougna, Dienne District, central Mali. UNICEF provides each student with a blue backpack filled with school supplies like pens, pencils and rulers.

Sending Kids Back to School Packed With Potential

UNICEF is working hard to ensure that children everywhere can look forward to a bright and promising future.

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