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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No More Child Trafficking

A Girl Scout tells her story of working to raise awareness of child trafficking in the U.S and India.

UNICEF, menstruation, education, empowering girls

Fighting Menstruation Myths Keeps Girls in School

A bother, sometimes a pain — but periods don't have to be shameful, too.

Mary, 16, is now back in school in Yambio, South Sudan. She’s come a long way since the day when she was abducted by an armed group at age 12, along with her older sister. They both were beaten and tortured during their time with the group, and only narro

In South Sudan, Teenage Girls Struggle to Break Chains of Conflict

Twice victims, girls who break free from an armed group's oppression can find themselves pariahs with no support upon their release.