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UNICEF USA National Youth Council members visit the White House.

Becoming a Youth Advocate

Young people have the power and the passion to create positive change in the world. Two UNICEF Youth Advocates share the roots of their activism.

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Marie-Lucienne Affoué N’Guessan, right, organizes skills training opportunities for girls and young women in Côte d'Ivoire.

Meet UNICEF Youth Advocates From Around the World

Stories of purpose, commitment and skill from inspiring UNICEF Youth Advocates in Côte d'Ivoire, Trinidad and Tobago, India and Libya.

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A member of the Muhyiddin Scout Group snorkels over a coral reef near Vilimalé, Maldives, during a routine monitoring expedition.

Young Scouts Lead Reef Restoration Project in the Maldives

One group's effort to conserve a coral reef demonstrates the pivotal role of young people in the fight against climate change impacts. [VIDEO]

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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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UNICEF USA staff and youth leaders attend the CFCI Minneapolis Candidate Ceremony.

Young Leaders Cheer as Minneapolis Puts Child Rights Front and Center

Youth in Minneapolis are working to make their hometown a better place to live, as part of the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative.

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It All Starts With a UNICEF Club: Volunteer Cynthia Yue's Story

Founding a UNICEF Club at her high school in Tennessee was Cynthia Yue's first step on a career path devoted to the greater good.
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Kate Stewart, left, and Sofia Parfomak performed in a benefit concert organized by Parfomak in Arlington, VA, for children impacted by the war in Ukraine.

Youth Changemakers Tackle Global Issues

Young people are showing up to raise awareness and support for children caught in crises around the world.
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UNICEF USA National Youth Council Member and UNICEF Youth Advocate Salma Abdi, 18, center, speaks at a United Nations General Assembly 77 event in Sept. 2022.

UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative Catalyzes Youth Involvement

The CFCI framework gives young people a seat at the table to help steer government policy and prioritize the needs of children and youth.
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