UNICEF in action

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A UNICEF-supported youth center in Jaramana, Damascus, Syria trains young people to sew facial masks to protect children and families from COVID-19.

Syrian Youth Make Masks to Protect Children and Families from COVID-19

Since the beginning of the conflict in Syria nine years ago, the UNICEF-supported youth center in Jaramana, rural Damascus has helped young people cope with years of violence and displacement and restore a sense of normalcy to their lives.

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On May 14, 2020, UNICEF-supported volunteer Osama goes door-to-door providing educational activities and COVID-19 prevention information for out-of-school children in northern rural Homs, Syria.

Bringing Joy and COVID Health Information to Children in Syria

In the war-ravaged village of Teir-Ma'aleh in rural northern Homs, children were barely recovering after years of conflict and displacement when a new challenge emerged. The global spread of COVID-19 forced them to stay home from school.

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Girl Holding Up Sign

Why Kids of All Races Need to Know How to Talk About Race and Racism

Dr. Sandra Chapman, founder of Chap Equity, on teaching kids how to talk about race & racism, feel the pain they cause & take action.
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Demonstrators are seen on Constitution Avenue while marching to Freedom Plaza from Capitol Hill to honor George Floyd and all victims of racial injustice on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Engaging With Police Reform to Save Black Lives

UNICEF USA affirms commitment to racial justice including police reform & reimagining public safety in a just & equitable way.
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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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People Marching at Pride Parade

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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Picture of a Painting of a Mountain

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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