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YOUNG ATHLETES TAKE AN ACTIVE APPROACH

Young Athletes Take an Active Approach to COVID-19 in Montenegro

UNICEF, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Sports and Youth helps Special Olympics adapts its Young Athletes program for home.
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Three generations of a family, citizens of the Navajo Nation, are photographed in Central Chinle Agency in Arizona.

Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Native Communities

A new guide offers strategies for COVID-19 first responders and others seeking help dealing with pandemic stress.
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You Can’t Mute People in Real Life

UNICEF USA Community Engagement Intern Synclaire Warren reflects on the mental health implications of reentering social life post pandemic.
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From left: 17-year-olds Margaret and Elizabeth, and Nite, 19, carry water from the newly rehabilitated borehole at Ilumum Primary School in Torit, South Sudan.

Managing Menstruation Helps Keep Girls in School in South Sudan

Menstruation shouldn't interrupt a girl's education. That's why UNICEF improves school facilities & distributes menstrual supply kits.
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Children stand amidst lava from the volcanic eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, which occurred late on May 22, 2021 in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

First a Volcano, Now an Earthquake in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Donate Now UPDATE: On May 27, thousands of families left their homes yet again after authorities issued an evacuation order for parts of the city of Goma following warnings that Mount Nyiragongo might...

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Special Olympics health tips Infographic to help children with disabilities take good care of themselves during the coronavirus pandemic

Special Olympics Infographic: Health Tips for Kids With Disabilities

In humanitarian emergencies, children with disabilities are among those most at risk. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF and Special Olympics have worked to protect the rights of children with disabilities and meet their needs — and their families'.

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Family at Memorial

George Floyd’s Legacy Calls for Police Reforms That Include Children

On the first anniversary of Floyd’s death, supporters of child- and youth-focused reforms envision law enforcement that will serve everyone.
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On May 6, 2021, patients receive treatment in the ICU ward at Mulund Jumbo's COVID-19 center in Mumbai, India.

Companies Mobilize Urgent Funds to India With UNICEF USA

India's brutal second wave of COVID-19 calls for urgent action. Companies are answering that call by supporting UNICEF's emergency response.
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A child suffering from acute malnutrition drinks therapeutic milk provided by UNICEF as part of the ongoing humanitarian response in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Crisis in Ethiopia: UNICEF Seeks Support to Step Up Tigray Relief

UNICEF's emergency response plan in the embattled region requires closing a significant funding gap.
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