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An escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip that began on May 10, 2021 has taken a terrible toll on children, killing dozens and injuring and traumatizing many more.

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Killing Children

Donate UPDATE 5/21/21: Over the past 11 days, at least 65 Palestinian children have been reported killed and another 540 have been reported injured. In Israel, 2 children have been reported killed and...

Being There for His Kids Motivates One Dad to Get His COVID-19 Vaccine

UNICEF and the Kenyan government are fighting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy with a compelling argument: Do it for those you love.

In Mhamdia, in the suburbs of Tunis, Tunisia, a group of UNICEF-trained Scouts talk to pedestrians about the risks of COVID-19 and share information about how to prevent infection.

In Tunisia, Teen Scouts Protect Their Community From COVID-19

Sharing important health safety tips and hand sanitizer with passersby, UNICEF-trained teens are taking action to end the pandemic.

Man with a Container Helps Woman Wash Hands

In Rwanda's War on COVID-19, Soap Is a Soldier's Best Weapon

A farmer goes door to door telling his neighbors not to let down their guard and preaching the importance of proper handwashing.

Health workers lined up to receive their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Palungtar Community Health Center in Gorkha District in north-central Nepal on April 21, 2021.

ICU Beds Overflow as COVID-19 Surges in Nepal

On May 8, 2021, in Jogeshwari, a suburb located in the western part of Mumbai, India, people wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A Year Later, the Eerily Familiar Sounds of the Pandemic

The locations change, but the sounds of sirens and the agonizing wait for news of loved ones battling COVID-19 are universal.

COVID-19 patients sit outside the Gauhati Medical College COVID Care Hospital in Kalapahar, Guwahati, India, where all beds are full on April 30, 2021.

How to End a Pandemic? Vaccinate the World.

As long as the coronavirus is still spreading, the whole world is in danger. UNICEF is working to deliver COVID-19 vaccines equitably.

On May 5, 2021, individuals and families make the crossing from India into Nepal at the Birgunj point of entry in Parsa District in southern Nepal, where they are met by border personnel and health workers for temperature checks and antigen tests.

South Asia Braces for a Health Crisis Following India's COVID-19 Surge

Viruses know no borders. As India's daily COVID-19 case rate tops 400K, neighboring countries prepare for a coming emergency.

"My Homeland" Stories for Children of Multicultural Backgrounds

Creating spaces for future generations of multicultural children to value their unique backgrounds.