UNICEF in action

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Fourteen-year-old Osama lives in Alta City, Rural Damascus, Syria.

Learning to Hope and Dream Again in Syria

Mental health and psychosocial support helped Osama, a 14-year-old amputee in southern Syria, regain his inner strength after a terrible accident.

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Three-year-old Lana looks out the window of her family's home in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War

Children always look to their parents and caregivers for a sense of safety and security — even more so in times of crisis.
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On June 2, 2023, a child displaced by armed conflict in Sudan holds her drawing of a tank.

After 100 Days of Heavy Fighting, Sudan's Children Hardest Hit

As the situation in Sudan deteriorates, children are witnessing things no child should ever see. UNICEF is there to help them recover. [VIDEO]

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Sixteen-year-old refugee from CAR at the transit center in Ngazamba, North-Ubangi, DR Congo.

The Case for Dull Moments: Prioritizing Self-Care at School

Setting aside downtime in your schedule can give you the opportunity you need to recharge and stay balanced.

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School friends hang out in Dolisie, in the south of Congo.

Access to Mental Health Care Saves Young Lives

It's time to reduce stigma, promote self-care and help those in need access quality mental health care and resources.

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Hayat, 15, has been enrolled in the Makani center in East Amman, Jordan, for four years.

UNICEF Helps Youth Build Life Skills in Jordan

UNICEF-supported Makani centers provide an array of classes and services to prepare young people for a successful future.

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UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential.

A Break From My Five-Year Plan: Prioritizing My Mental Health

Taking time off for self-care is a strength, not a weakness.

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Kripa, an 18-year-old high school senior, raises awareness about mental health in her community and advocates for better access to mental health resources and services for all children and youth.

Why I Became a Mental Health Advocate

It's time to normalize conversations about mental health and increase access to quality resources and services for children and youth.

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UNICEF USA National Youth Council 2022-23 members in front of the United States Capitol building.

UNICEF USA Youth Leaders Advocate for Their Rights in D.C.

When UNICEF USA National Youth Council members bring their message to Washington, members of Congress listen.

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