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Ma Jolie (left), 6 years, is being treated for severe acute malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported hospital in Central African Republic.

Saving Severely Malnourished Children in Central African Republic

Years of sectarian violence have plunged the Central African Republic (CAR) into chaos, killing tens of thousands of people and forcing more than a million from their homes.

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Approximately 248,000 children — some as young as 12 — were married in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010. UNICEF and partners are working to end child marriage worldwide.

On the Front Lines in the Fight to End Child Marriage in the U.S.

Forced into an abusive marriage at 19, Fraidy Reiss escaped and started a nonprofit to support girls and women trapped in wedlock.
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Shop the Unicef Market Empowerment Collection and say a Meaningful Happy Women's Day to the inspiring mothers, sisters and friends in your life

Gifts Made by — and for — Extraordinary Women

Say a meaningful Happy Women's Day to the mothers, sisters and friends in your life with a gift from UNICEF Market's Empowerment Collection.
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"Laurent," 20, a former child soldier in Central African Republic, was released with help from UNICEF.

Central African Republic Child Soldiers Helped to Freedom by UNICEF

The Central African Republic (CAR) has been called the most dangerous place in the world for children. Sectarian violence has ripped the country apart, killing tens of thousands of people and driving more than a million from their homes

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On 16 August 2018 in the Central African Republic, Pierre Mbassissi returns with his father for his follow up outpatient treatment at the Centre de Santé Saint Joseph, on the outskirts of Bangui.

A Malnourished Toddler's Recovery in Central African Republic

For more than 70 years, UNICEF has been putting children first, protecting their rights and providing the assistance and services they need to survive and thrive.

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Children Playing in the Sand

Online Donations: How You Can Donate Money Online to UNICEF USA

Looking to make an online donation to charity that helps kids? UNICEF USA works hard to save children in need all over the world.
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Students carry UNICEF backpacks into their drawing class in Aden City, Yemen in March 2018.

UNICEF Funding Approved by United States Congress

Now is the time to ask your Members of Congress to maintain critical support for UNICEF in 2020.
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South Sudanese refugee children play with locally made hand puppets in Yumbe district, Uganda.

Homemade Toys Help Refugee Children Learn

By 2050, an estimated 42 percent of the world's new babies will be born in Africa. UNICEF and the LEGO Foundation want to make sure every child gets the best start in life, so they've teamed up.

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In Jordan in 2018, a Syrian refugee shows off his LEGO building skills as part of the Learning Through Play partnership between UNICEF and LEGO Foundation.

Creative Play Can Help Build Children's Futures

UNICEF and LEGO have teamed up to help children around the world learn problem-solving, creativity, communication and teamwork.
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