UNICEF in action

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Girls Taking a Selfie

Empowering Children in a Digital Age

As more and more young people get online, UNICEF and its tech partners explore ways to protect their rights while also keeping them safe.
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In September Lucy Meyer, official spokesperson for the Special Olympics — UNICEF USA, traveled with UNICEF Jamaica to tour the country’s newest educational facilities for children with special needs.

Why Lucy Meyer Gives to UNICEF: "Because Everyone Is Different"

Lucy Meyer, a Special Olympics gold medalist, is a tireless advocate for children of all abilities.
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Denver CAT Members (left to right) Sara Marsden, Andrea Colmenero, Kristen Norton, Alejandra Colmenero, and Greg Collins meeting with Senior Congressional Aide to Rep. Diana DeGette, Stephanie Davila-Syner

Advocacy Spotlight: Alejandra Colmenero

This Advocacy Spotlight focuses on Alejandra Colmenero, UNICEF USA advocate and CAT co-leader in Denver.
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In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a group of teenage girls bravely spoke up about a sexually abusive teacher.

In Ethiopia, Girls Speak Out Against a Sexually Abusive Teacher

Everywhere, girls are saying "me too" and speaking out against sexual harassment and assault. With UNICEF's help, these girls made it stop.
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UNICEF USA Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha DC Chapters for UN Day

UNICEF USA Discusses Refugee Crisis at Alpha Kappa Alpha Event
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After fleeing brutal violence in Myanmar, 18-year-old Hazera gave birth to her daughter at a UNICEF-supported health center in the Kutupalong camp for Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

Born a Rohingya, and a Refugee

Since August 2017, more than 600,000 ethnic Muslim Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh, escaping a brutal campaign of violence in Myanmar. As many as 80 percent of the newly arrived refugees are estimated to be women and children.

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Raising our Voices for #HerToo

A troubling UNICEF report and a #MeToo / #HerToo social media movement highlight the need to speak out against violence and sexual abuse.
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Video: Back at School in Iraq

Classrooms are packed with students in West Mosul following years of violent conflict.
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Houston Stack and Pack

Helping Houston's Kids Get Back to Learning After Hurricane Harvey

Two months after the storm, UNICEF USA is providing much-needed educational supplies.
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