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A mother fleeing Ukraine with her family holds one of her children as they wait to cross the border into Slovakia in March 2022.

Celebrating Mother's Day, Every Day

UNICEF stands up for mothers all year long, not just on Mother's Day.
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Two kindergarteners worked together to build something beautiful at their school in Brasov, Romania.

Teaching Inclusivity in a Romanian Kindergarten

Displaced by violence in Ukraine, refugee children find a sense of belonging in Romania. [VIDEO]

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UNICEF USA President and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis bonds with a child from Ukraine who is receiving care at a center in Baicoi, Romania, where the community has been welcoming refugees with open arms.

UNICEF USA's Michael J. Nyenhuis on Mental Health & the War in Ukraine

The President and CEO of UNICEF USA discusses the war in Ukraine, its impact on children’s mental health and UNICEF's response.
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Childrens Drawings

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.
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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.
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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

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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]

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Child Working

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

Pandemic-related school closures have had a profound impact on children's learning & mental well-being. Three children share their stories.
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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]

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