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On the frontline for every child

Posted by UNICEF · September 1, 2020

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

Childcare worker and child at a centre in Albania.

Helping Trafficked Children Reclaim Their Lives

Posted by UNICEF · August 31, 2020

Human traffickers prey upon children in desperate circumstances who cross borders alone, hoping to find work to support themselves and their families. UNICEF helps them get home safely.

A young man stands outside a shelter for trafficked youth.

Youth Advocates Step Up For Global Action

Posted by UNICEF · August 26, 2020

Young people are speaking out on the issues that matter most to them and finding innovative ways to create meaningful change.

A group of young girls sit facing a sunset.

Coping with COVID-19

Posted by UNICEF · August 24, 2020

A pandemic through a girl's eyes: 16 adolescent girls from nine countries film their lives under lockdown.

Inside Look: COVID-19 and the Migrant Crisis

Posted by UNICEF Canada · August 24, 2020

How is COVID-19 deepening the migrant crisis in Honduras and creating new dangers and complications for already vulnerable children and families? To learn more about how UNICEF has had to innovate and change course on the ground to deliver support and services, UNICEF USA sat down with Lea Beaudry, UNICEF Child Protection Specialist in Honduras.

A mother and child are seen onboard a bus as they wait to be taken into quarantine.

Supporting Out-of-School Children with e-Vouchers

Posted by UNICEF · August 20, 2020

In Aleppo, Syria, a joint UNICEF and World Food Program (WFP) venture is helping children like Lamis and her family secure essentials, during COVID-19.

Lamis helps her father shop at a store in Aleppo.

Burundi Needs More Soap

Posted by UNICEF · August 19, 2020

UNICEF has joined forces with soap maker Savonor to make handwashing cheaper and easier for children and families — and in doing so, strengthen the country's first line of defense against COVID-19.

Getting Cash Directly to Yemeni Families In Need

Posted by UNICEF · August 17, 2020

Former UNICEF Yemen Representative Sara Beysolow Nyanti reflects on successes and challenges of maintaining a massive emergency cash transfer program in the midst of COVID-19.

Sara Beysolow Nyanti meets with representatives in Yemen.

Heading back to school in the pandemic

Posted by UNICEF · August 13, 2020

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

Children head to school in Japan, wearing masks to protect against COVID-19.

Why All Kids Need to Know How to Talk About Race and Racism

Posted by UNICEF · August 10, 2020

Dr. Sandra Chapman, educator and founder of Chap Equity, on teaching kids how to talk about race and racism, feel the pain and anger they cause and take action.

Two children hold a sign at a Black Lives Matter protest.