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Surge in violence pushes children to the breaking point in northern Mozambique

Tens of thousands of children displaced as families forced to flee in wake of attacks by armed non-state actors

Mother holds her baby at a health centre with others gathered

More than 10 children reportedly killed in attack on kindergarten in South Kordofan, Sudan

Drone strikes in Ghadeer locality, Kalogi, South Kordofan, have reportedly killed more than 10 children aged between 5 and 7 years, inside a kindergarten yesterday.

Enabling equity, inclusion and access: Mental health support for every child

It’s not an easy time to be a child or young person. In this episode of the For Every Child podcast, we look at how mental health support differs in different contexts and countries, what tools and support we can provide young people and children to help them with their mental health and what UNICEF is doing to ensure young people are being heard when it comes to understanding their needs.

A little boy playing with puppets at a Child Friendly Space in a temporary shelter in Hatay, Türkiye, after two devastating earthquakes hit south-east Türkiye. [© UNICEF/UN0826735/Karacan]

Let's talk education: Afghan dreamers, education in crises and differentiated learning

From Afghanistan to Ghana, we talk about how to ensure quality education, how education empowers community and the challenges in accessing education in crisis-settings.

Three girls in red uniforms and black headscarves stand around a desk with a ventilator on it.

UNICEF Executive Director warns of deepening protection crisis in Sudan as violence and displacement intensify

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell called for urgent action to safeguard children and essential services on her visit to the country.

A woman in a UNICEF shirt smiles while kneeling in front of children in a play area. The warm atmosphere is supportive and engaging.

Born vulnerable: the toll of maternal malnutrition and stress in Gaza

At least 165 children are reported to have died painful, preventable deaths related to malnutrition during the war.

A malnourished baby in a blue and red outfit with a colorful emblem rests in his mother's arms, looking up with a tired expression. The person wears a black garment, suggesting a gentle and protective tone.

Democratic Republic of the Congo cholera outbreak is declared country’s worst in 25 years

UNICEF warns about the devastating impact as children account for nearly one in four cases.

A young child sits on a ledge beside a bright blue wooden wall, gazing thoughtfully at the camera. The background features a blurred, green landscape

Partnerships

UNICEF Executive Director calls for urgent action and sustained investments for children in South Sudan

Climate shocks, conflict and instability are putting millions of children at risk across the world’s youngest nation.

A woman in a UNICEF sweater and a man converse with a smiling woman holding a child, seated on mats in a metal-walled room, conveying warmth and hope.

Transforming education: Current challenges and hopes for the future

There are more children in school than out of school today. Yet, millions of them are unable to comprehend simple text. In this episode we explore this learning gap and look at what are the challenges when it comes to getting an education - in the classroom and in getting children to the classrooms.