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In Mali’s COVID-19 fight, knowledge is power

Posted by UNICEF · July 30, 2020

Young people in camps for displaced people in Mali are being empowered with information about how to protect themselves and their communities.

A youth advocate shows off her clean hands.

Making Masks to Protect Children and Families

Posted by UNICEF · July 30, 2020

Syrian youth are learning new skills, to help produce masks and keep children and families in their community protected against COVID-19.

Children in Central America and the Caribbean facing dual threat of stronger hurricane season and COVID-19

August 3, 2020

Displacement and service interruption caused by storms could leave children and families more vulnerable to virus, UNICEF warns

On 11 December 2019 in The Bahamas, girls jump rope during a break at Hugh H. Campbell Primary School in Freeport.

UNICEF is sad and shocked at Beirut explosions, concerned about wellbeing of children, and supporting partners on the ground

August 5, 2020

Statement from Ms. Yukie Mokuo UNICEF Representative in Lebanon

Breastfeeding Safely During COVID-19

Posted by UNICEF · August 4, 2021

UNICEF spoke with experts to answer your questions about breastfeeding during COVID-19.

A young mother breastfeeds her newborn baby at a tea estate in India.

80,000 children displaced due to Beirut explosions – UNICEF

August 6, 2020

UNICEF scales up response and assistance to children and families

On 6 August 2020, widespread destruction is seen at the port area of Beirut, Lebanon following a massive explosion that took place two days prior.

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.

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.

2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO

August 13, 2020

As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme reveal that 43% of schools around the world lacked access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019.

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.