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Birth registration steadily increases worldwide, but 150 million children still ‘invisible’ - UNICEF

New report shows progress, while highlighting gaps—particularly in sub-Saharan Africa— leaving millions of children without legal identity

A mother holds her child lovingly while also showing the child's birth registration certificate.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the impact of the situation in Syria on children

UNICEF remains steadfast in its commitment to remain on the ground, working alongside our partners to deliver life-saving assistance to children and their families.

Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder on the recent escalation of violence in Northwest Syria

The ongoing violence is a stark reminder of the urgent need for all parties to the conflict to adhere to international humanitarian law and prioritize the protection of civilians, especially children.

Children among the newly arrived families at a reception centre in Ar-Raqqa city, Syria, on 4 December 2024, who fled the escalating violence in Aleppo

One year after Cyclone Idai, 2.5 million people in Mozambique remain in need of humanitarian assistance

UNICEF prepares for more frequent and ferocious disasters as a result of the climate crisis

Light the World Giving Machines

Latter-day Saint Charities and UNICEF Canada are making a difference for children this holiday season through Light the World Giving Machines.

A young girl holds a ball and smiles for a photo.

At least 90,000 children impacted as Cyclone Chido hits hard in Mozambique

Thousands of homes were immediately destroyed in Cabo Delgado, a province grappling with protracted conflict; UNICEF concerned about the spread of waterborne diseases and large-scale displacement.

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on children and the continued bloodshed in the Gaza Strip

Children didn’t start this conflict and they have no power to stop it, yet they are paying the highest price with their lives and futures. In the last 14 months, more than 14,500 children have reportedly been killed, and virtually all 1.1 million children in Gaza are in urgent need of protection and mental health support.

Providing quality healthcare to mothers and newborns

All babies and mothers should have access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. Learn more about our efforts.

In Sudan, a smiling mother holds up her 10-month-old daughter.

Peace must prevail for Syria’s children

Statement by UNICEF Middle East and North Africa Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder

A child makes heart shape with their hands at a child protection centre in Syria

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UNICEF is a non-profit organization that works tirelessly to ensure children survive, wherever children’s lives are at risk. As part of the UN, we are active in more countries and have saved more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization. We are passionate about the well-being of children around the world. Our mission is to promote the importance of child protection, child rights and child development.