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Cutting child deaths in half: An infographic In the last two decades, the number of children who do not live to see their fifth birthday has been cut in half, thanks to efforts to fight poverty and preventable diseases. The New York Times' new infomap shows how this mark of progress still largely depends on where children are born. Watch the progress before your eyes >> Designing a female-friendly toilet A recent study found that toilets in low- and middle-income communities and schools often have "gender-insensitive design," without menstrual product disposal and in unsafe locations. A new design guide by WASH specialists aims to design toilets with women and girls in mind. Find out what changes they made >> How the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) protects children In recognition of the 30th anniversary of the landmark CRC, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore wrote an open letter to the world's children. In it she describes why she is both worried about, and hopeful for the next generation. See what she said >> What climate change means for children's health Greta Thunberg and other student activists have captivated the world's attention and directed it towards the threats of climate change. Among the dangers to future generations are those affecting children's physical and mental health, such as pollution. Read more about her journey >> UNICEF USA 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 ©2019 U.S. Fund for UNICEF d/b/a UNICEF USA. All rights reserved. All photos ©UNICEF unless otherwise noted Privacy Statement  |  Finances  |  Unsubscribe