September Newswire

Collaborating with young people to make the world better for kids

UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) is celebrating its first year in the U.S. and it's making a difference in the lives of nearly 1 million children in our pilot cities. From including youth voices to create change in local communities to advocating for children's rights, we're building more just and safer cities for our children.

Learn more about the Child Friendly Cities Initiative >>

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UNICEF pledges to #StayandDeliver in Afghanistan

The conflict in Afghanistan has pushed child casualty rates to record heights; lifesaving aid is urgently needed. UNICEF is staying on the ground, delivering critical supplies and services to the most vulnerable children. Even in the face of escalating violence, UNICEF work continues to keep children safe and we’re scaling up our efforts to help.

Take a look at our work on the front lines of conflict >>

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Bringing critically needed vaccines to Haiti

The devastation left from the earthquake in Haiti is catastrophic, and UNICEF’s teams have rushed urgent relief to help save lives and support children. In the midst of the crisis, there is still some hope. Through our partnership with COVAX, the global vaccine initiative, we've helped Haiti launch its first emergency COVID-19 immunization campaign.

Check out the mission to help vaccinate Haiti >>

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How climate change is altering how children play

The threats of extreme weather and changing environments are keeping children from playing outside. Playing in nature is essential to children’s development; we are starting to see how heat waves and limited spaces to play in urban areas are harming children. This is one reason why our efforts to slow climate change and invest in children’s futures are so urgent.

Read more about this challenge in the Washington Post >>

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Urge Congress to keep girls in school

The pandemic is keeping millions of girls out of school.

Sign your name >>

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