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| UNICEF USA's commitment to racial justice |
| Our mission is, and has always been, to fight for every child's right to survive and thrive. We recognize that for Black children, that fight is harder and more unjust. We won't stop until every child has a fair chance to fulfill their potential. Our President and CEO, Michael J. Nyenhuis, affirms UNICEF USA's commitment to promoting youth activism, investing in equity for communities of color and defending Black lives. |
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| How to talk to kids about racism |
| Racism thrives when people remain silent on addressing racial issues. White people can serve as stronger allies for people of color by teaching their own kids to celebrate the differences of others and always stand up against unfair treatment. |
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| A roadmap for safely reopening schools |
| School closures during the pandemic are affecting children everywhere, but they are hitting children in already vulnerable communities, like Yemen, the hardest. UNICEF and partners are urging leaders to think about reopening schools as an opportunity to fix what wasn't working before, and to make schools better. |
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| Health workers overcome the latest hurdles to reach every child in need |
| From trekking to canoeing to hopping on a boda boda, health workers in Uganda are finding new ways to travel to work and save lives despite transportation challenges presented by COVID-19. |
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Meet the front-liners in NPR's Goats and Soda >> |
