The Fight Against Child Marriage in Ethiopia
In rural parts of Ethiopia, young girls still face the risk of being kidnapped and forced into early marriages — stripping them of their childhood, their well-being and future opportunities as young women. Zemzem, a 13-year-old girl in Ethiopia, shares her story of how members of a local UNICEF-supported youth group rescued her from one such abduction. Now, Zemzem hopes to finish her education and become a teacher, and UNICEF continues to support programs to help raise awareness of the consequences of child marriage and empower communities to help protect children’s futures.
Learn more about Zemzem’s story and UNICEF’s work to end child marriage >>
Young People Are Finding Solutions to Address the Climate Crisis
With 2 billion children facing the impacts of climate change, young people are jumping into action to find innovative, scalable and sustainable solutions. UNICEF has launched Innovation30, an initiative to accelerate proven, youth-driven initiatives by supporting young entrepreneurs tackling the most pressing effects of the climate crisis from developing climate-resilient food systems to decarbonizing the economy.
Read more about how UNICEF is accelerating climate
action with Innovation30 >>
Protecting Children from Landmines in Ukraine
After more than two years of war in Ukraine, an estimated one-third of the country is littered with landmines and explosives — hidden in rivers, fields, hospitals, playgrounds and even children’s toys. As the conflict continues, more and more children are affected by the impacts of war, with 124 civilian casualties in the last two years. As part of ongoing emergency response, UNICEF and partners are working to provide education programs in the fundamentals of landmine safety, to bring critical knowledge to children and families.
See how UNICEF is helping protect children in Ukraine >>
Show Your Appreciation and Help Children This Mother’s Day
As Mother's Day approaches, you can thank the mom — or mom-like figures — in your life by purchasing a gift from UNICEF Market. This Mother’s Day, shop the curated collection of handmade gifts from artisans around the world for a unique and meaningful present – and save $10 on your purchase with the code FORMOMS.
Give a gift that does good for moms around the world >>
UNICEF Staff Committed to Bringing Aid to Gaza
Aid workers in Gaza continue to face extreme violence and practical obstacles as they deliver critical assistance to people on the brink of famine. Despite these setbacks, UNICEF remains on the ground, working with partners to bring urgently needed relief to children and families.
Read and see what UNICEF aid workers are witnessing in Gaza >>
Good mental health and psychosocial well-being are essential for children, adolescents, caregivers and communities to thrive, yet one in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 to 19 globally are living with a mental health condition.
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