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On 9 September 2017 in Oaxaca, Mexico, adolescent volunteers from San Blas Atempa help to remove debris and clear the streets of San Mateo del Mar affected by the earthquake.

One Year After the Earthquakes, a Look at UNICEF's Impact in Mexico

An update on the state of the recovery.

shot of girls in floodwaters in Bangladesh

Natural Disasters: Young People Take on the Climate Change Factor

Kids are fighting the toll of extreme storms, flood, heat and fire on the environment — and millions of children around the world

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Futures at Risk: Wars and Disasters Are Keeping Children Out of School

More than 104 million children growing up amidst humanitarian crises are missing out on an education.

Kul Gautam's never gave up on getting an education

Global Citizen From Gulmi: The Man Who Never Gave Up

Kul Chandra Gautam's memoir traces his unlikely journey out of poverty in Nepal to UNICEF leadership.

UNICEF, Super Typhoon Mangkhut, Philippines, Hong Kong, emergency relief

Typhoon Mangkhut Leaves a Trail of Death and Destruction

Rescuers search for survivors as the storm continues northward.

Hurricane Florence Leaves More Than 500,000 Without Power

Across the globe, UNICEF responds where help is needed most. We are closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and its aftermath.

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Knowing More About Periods Means Less Worry and Better Health

A bother, sometimes a pain — but periods don't have to be shameful, too.

Words Open Worlds: Literacy Has the Power to Change Young Lives

Learning to read is a milestone for children everywhere. It's a source of pride and accomplishment, the gateway to knowledge and the foundation of academic success. But for children in the developing world, the stakes are even higher.

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Escalating Violence in Idlib Could Be Deadly for Children

Fresh waves of violence in Syria's brutal civil war will place the lives of more than 1 million children at imminent risk.