April Newswire
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COVAX: The road to 2 billion vaccine dosesIt’s no question: The equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is crucial to ending the pandemic. We’re excited to report that so far more than 39 million doses have reached Brazil, Ghana, Nepal and more than 70 other countries around the world as part of the global COVAX initiative, where UNICEF is the key procurement and supply partner.
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Learn more about COVAX progress and how you can help >>
Join the movement: V for #Vaccinated
Are you ready to get your COVID-19 vaccine? Share the moment with us! We want to celebrate all UNICEF supporters who receive the COVID-19 vaccine and move us one step further in the race to end the pandemic.
Follow these three steps to join “V for #Vaccinated” on Twitter >>
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Fighting racism and xenophobia
Since the beginning of the global pandemic, hate crimes against Asian Americans have surged in many major cities across the country. UNICEF USA’s position is absolute: Fear and anxiety are never cause for racism or violence against any person. These attacks, and the racism and ignorance that fuel them, must stop.
Check out five important ways you and your loved ones can combat racism >>
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A teenager’s mission to end child marriage in her home country
Child marriages are illegal in Zimbabwe, yet the practice continues and has only worsened during the pandemic due to school closures and increased poverty rates. After losing many of her friends to early marriage, 17-year-old Maritsa started a foundation to support young women and raise awareness about this crisis.
See how Maritsa’s passion for taekwondo is a building block for her inspiring work >>
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Tell Congress: Protect the mental health of U.S. children and youth.
Urge your lawmakers to pass the Mental Health Services for Students Act. Send your message >>
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