UNICEF in action

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At Kalas Girls Primary School in Uganda's Amudat district, a student breaks down as she describes running away from home to avoid being subjected to female genital mutilation in 2018.

Female Genital Mutilation Is an Extreme Form of Violence Against Girls

At least 200 million girls & women are living with the pain & trauma caused by FGM. UNICEF is working to end this cruel practice now.
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n February 2018, young girls stand outside their traditional stone home in the village of Assamo, Djibouti.

After Losing a Daughter to FGM, a Mother in Djibouti Renews Her Fight

Miriam Kako has seen the horrors of female genital mutilation. Now, she's working with UNICEF and partners to end the cruel practice.
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Andrej Madjupaj (4years) and Andjela Madjupaj (6 years) are playing a game on their phone, in their home in Roma settlement in Serbia.

How Parents Can Answer Kids' Questions About Staying Safe Online

Young people around the world are learning how to protect themselves from cyberbullying.
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UNICEF is providing urgently needed support for migrant children and families living in a tent encampment in Matamoros, Mexico near the U.S. border.

Children Stranded at the Mexico - U.S. Border Need Help Now

UNICEF is working to provide vital services to children and families trapped in limbo in the dangerous city of Matamoros, Mexico.
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Children smile while attending school in a UNICEF-supported Temporary Learning Centre (TLC) in the village of Basti Bhaya in Rajanpur, amongst one of the worst affected district in Punjab province.

Show Your Valentine You Care With a Gift Children Will Love

Love is in the air, and Valentine's Day is nearly here. If you're wondering how to honor those who mean the most to you on February 14, there is a way to show you care that can also give kids in some of the world's toughest places what they really love.

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A school teacher, students of White River School in Honiara and a staff member of Red Cross holding a box with soap and other hygiene items provided to the school by UNICEF. This took place during a workshop organised by UNICEF with their partners from th

Valentine's Gifts that Save Lives

If you're wondering how to honor those who mean the most to you on February 14, spread the love by giving kids who live in some of the world's toughest places the essentials every child needs to grow up healthy and safe.

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On January 13, 2020, Loveleen Anex, 25, holds her 9-month-old daughter, Ensteen, as UNICEF-supported health worker Benjamin Daniels does a general health check on the child in the village of Jarede, Adamawa state, Nigeria.

Fighting for Breath: The Battle to Save Kids From Pneumonia

Every 39 seconds, a child under 5 dies from pneumonia. Urgent action is needed to end this "forgotten" epidemic.
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Nine-month-old Mubashir waits to be vaccinated at the UNICEF-supported Indra Gandhi Hospital in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on August 17, 2019.

All Children Count: Advocating for Birth Registration

1 in 4 children globally lack legal proof of identity. UNICEF advocates for every child's right to a birth certificate and a nationality.
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On December 3, 2019, Nabyla (name changed), 13, attends class in at a UNICEF-supported school in Kaya, Burkina Faso, where her family found refuge after being displaced.

UNICEF USA Salutes the Passage of the Keeping Girls in School Act

Empowering girls through education is the key to realizing their rights & potential to become active citizens who can build a better world.
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