Geographic Region: Europe

For fathers like Hazir, spending quality time with their children helps them grow and reach their full potential.

Imagine what children could do if they learned about climate and environmental crisises and their education taught them how to be changemakers. These young climate activists are fighting for climate education – to ensure that every child has the tools to help protect their environment and communities.

For International Day of Education, we’re looking at teachers who are making sure that even when school is out, the learning doesn’t stop.

2020 has been a challenging year for almost everyone. However, in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF continued to make strides in protecting every child’s right to a childhood.

UNICEF Italy Migrant and Refugee Response Coordinator Anna Riatti shares her experience – and that of her UNICEF Italy colleagues – in helping migrant and refugee children during COVID-19.

These are challenging times. Children’s lives all around the world have been turned upside down. All children are affected by COVID-19, no matter where they’re from, but the most vulnerable children are facing some of the toughest challenges. We must support each other. COVID-19 binds us together. Solidarity binds us together.

Health workers are stopping at nothing to ensure immunizations for every child.

As school doors start to reopen in some countries, what does it look like for students?

Despite disruptions, social workers, counsellors and helpline workers show courage and commitment.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, medical professionals are battling to save children and their families.