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Middle East and North Africa is one of the geographical regions where UNICEF is currently running programs for children in need. On this page, you will find more information on UNICEF’s work.

Every Child Alive: Inside the Fight to Help Newborns Survive

Around the world 7,000 newborn babies will not survive their first day. Why? In this episode we'll answer that question and bring you into UNICEF's fight for survival of the world's youngest citizens.

A women looks at her new born child smiling, the child's eyes are closed. This photo was taken in Odienné, in the Northeast of Côte d'Ivoire

Education: A Ticket to a New Future

In this episode you'll travel with us to Lebanon, South Africa and Uganda as we take a look at the importance of education for children, particularly girls; and children who have been uprooted from their homes due to conflict.

A child with a blue UNICEF bag pack slung on one side smiles at the camera. He is wearing a brown uniform, behind him out of focus are many children also wearing bag packs and brown uniforms. This photo was taken in the Congo in the province of Lékoumou. .