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Ukrainian Youth Delegates' Call to Action for Youth Around the World

Ukrainian Youth Delegates speak out on how the war has impacted their lives, why they volunteer, and what youth across the globe can do to help.

A baby receives a routine vaccination at a UNICEF-supported health center in in Gonzagueville, a suburb of Abidjan, in southern Côte d’Ivoire.

Critical Mission for UNICEF: Reaching 'Zero-Dose' Children

Why UNICEF and partners are focused on vaccinating children who have missed out entirely on this essential health service.

On April 11, 2022, a mother and a baby wait at a health post in Ba’adley, IDP Site, Shabelle Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia.

Catastrophe Looms as Drought Devastates Horn of Africa

A prolonged, crippling drought across the Horn of Africa is fueling a drastic increase in malnutrition rates for children and families. As the specter

18-month-old Sashko plays with his mother, Kateryna, 27, at a UNICEF-supported health center in western Ukraine.

What's Inside a UNICEF Early Childhood Development Kit?

Why UNICEF sends puzzles, puppets and building blocks to children caught in crisis. [VIDEO]

In South Asia, the Impacts of School Closures May Last a Lifetime

A mother with her baby at a UNICEF-supported health center in Fada, in eastern Burkina Faso where children are screened for malnutrition and vaccinated.

UNICEF Responds as War in Ukraine Fuels Food Crises Across Regions

With the threat of large-scale loss of life rising daily, UNICEF is appealing for immediate support to ramp up nutrition programs for the most vulnerable. [VIDEO]

The Difference A Teacher Can Make

UNICEF USA Community Engagement Intern Kyle King reflects on the impact one of his high school teachers had on his mental health.

Pan Ei, 20 months old, and her mother play outside their hostel in A Lal village, Hlaing Thar Yar township, Yangon, Myanmar on April 4, 2022.

A Mother's Day Thank-You to Hero Moms Everywhere

This Mother's Day, as you honor the hero moms in your life, remember the mothers who are caring for children amid humanitarian crises.

A UNICEF volunteer celebrates with fellow community member Belaton, 53, who has just received her COVID-19 vaccination at Shimantik Clinic, Khilgaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Oct. 10, 2021.

From Bangladesh to Peru to Vietnam, COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Rise

A number of countries have seen a dramatic rise in their vaccination rate in recent months.