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After Hanaa, 8, was paralyzed by an exploding bomb in Aleppo, Syria, volunteers at a UNICEF-supported Child Friendly Space helped her get back to learning and playing.

Devastated by War, Syria's Children Dream of Peace

Syria's brutal seven-year-long civil war has taken a staggering toll. Inside Syria, over 1.75 million children are out of school. An estimated 14 million people are living without safe, clean water to drink, sanitation or hygiene services.

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During a busy schedule packed with 176 meetings, UNICEF USA advocates took a moment to gather outside the Capitol Building in April 2017.

How UNICEF USA Is Building a Coalition for Children's Rights

UNICEF USA supporters convened on Capitol Hill in March to ensure that the U.S. maintains its support for UNICEF's lifesaving programs.
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The #MeToo social media campaign encouraged teenage girls in Ethiopia to speak out against a sexually abusive teacher at their school.

#HerToo: Globally, Girls Are Taking a Stand Against Sexual Harassment

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Getting involved with UNICEF in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, often referred to as the "city of brotherly love", has a vibrant community of UNICEF supporters like yourself! In fact, the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign originated in the area and...
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Child Holding Water Jug Over Head

Would You Brave Venomous Snakes for Safe Water? Far Too Many Girls Do

Learn how UNICEF helped thousands of children in Guinea get clean water — safely and without fear.
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Girl Holding Vase

Three Stories About How Clean Water Saves Kids' Lives

By joining UNICEF in providing clean water for the world's children, you help ensure their health, safety and prospects for a bright future
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It takes Aysha, 13-years old, 8 hours each day, round trip, to collect water for herself and her family in Afar, Ethiopia.

How Long Does It Take to Get Water? For Aysha, Eight Hours a Day

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In Haiti, Rosmaine Jean knows how to purify well water to keep her family free of cholera.

Our Hero: My Name Is Rosemaine Jean

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Maria, 16 (on right), from Honduras travels north with her younger siblings, expecting to cross the border to the United States to reunite with her family.

Speaking Up to Keep Families Together

Whatever the immigration issues, separating children from their families at border crossings would be cruel and traumatic to them
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