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Why Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah Gives to UNICEF

People have stories about how they came to learn about UNICEF. For many in the U.S., those memories date back to going door-to-door on Halloween, Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah's first encounter took place in childho

Empowering Children in a Digital Age

As more and more young people get online, UNICEF and its tech partners explore ways to protect their rights while also keeping them safe.

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.

Denver CAT Members (left to right) Sara Marsden, Andrea Colmenero, Kristen Norton, Alejandra Colmenero, and Greg Collins meeting with Senior Congressional Aide to Rep. Diana DeGette, Stephanie Davila-Syner

Advocacy Spotlight: Alejandra Colmenero

This Advocacy Spotlight focuses on Alejandra Colmenero, UNICEF USA advocate and CAT co-leader in Denver.

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a group of teenage girls bravely spoke up about a sexually abusive teacher.

In Ethiopia, Girls Speak Out Against a Sexually Abusive Teacher

Everywhere, girls are saying "me too" and speaking out against sexual harassment and assault. With UNICEF's help, these girls made it stop.

UNICEF USA Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha DC Chapters for UN Day

UNICEF USA Discusses Refugee Crisis at Alpha Kappa Alpha Event

After fleeing brutal violence in Myanmar, 18-year-old Hazera gave birth to her daughter at a UNICEF-supported health center in the Kutupalong camp for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Born a Rohingya, and a Refugee

Since August 2017, more than 600,000 ethnic Muslim Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh, escaping a brutal campaign of violence in Myanmar. As many as 80 percent of the newly arrived refugees are estimated to be women and children.

Raising our Voices for #HerToo

A troubling UNICEF report and a #MeToo / #HerToo social media movement highlight the need to speak out against violence and sexual abuse.

Video: Back at School in Iraq

Classrooms are packed with students in West Mosul following years of violent conflict.