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Hurricane Florence Leaves More Than 500,000 Without Power

Across the globe, UNICEF responds where help is needed most. We are closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and its aftermath.

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Knowing More About Periods Means Less Worry and Better Health

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

Words Open Worlds: Literacy Has the Power to Change Young Lives

Learning to read is a milestone for children everywhere. It's a source of pride and accomplishment, the gateway to knowledge and the foundation of academic success. But for children in the developing world, the stakes are even higher.

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Escalating Violence in Idlib Could Be Deadly for Children

Fresh waves of violence in Syria's brutal civil war will place the lives of more than 1 million children at imminent risk.

These girls, holding educational and recreational supplies from UNICEF, took shelter in St. John’s, capital of Antigua, where many families from Barbuda fled after Hurricane Irma hit on Sept. 6, 2017.

One Year After Irma, a Focus on Weathering the Next Storm

On the anniversary of the first of two devastating hurricanes, a look at what UNICEF is doing to help Caribbean islands prep for next time.

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Once a Refugee, Somali-American Hamdia Ahmed Speaks Up for Migrants

Born as her family was fleeing civil war in Somalia, 20-year-old Hamdia Ahmed is determined to give back to those who are less fortunate.

Building a More Equitable and Just World for Women and Girls

Zonta International kicks off their centennial biennium with UNICEF USA

UNICEF USA at Afropunk 2018

This past weekend, UNICEF USA was at Afropunk , the music festival celebrating the African spirit, culture, and individual expression featuring Erykah Badu, Tyler the Creator, Janelle Monae and more...

Sawkat Ullah, 6, is waiting in line for bamboo to reinforce the shelter they call home in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.

UNICEF Report: 900,000 Rohingya Refugees Struggle for a Future

One year ago, close to a million Rohingya fled violence in Myanmar for Bangladesh. Now a generation of children face uncertain futures.