Severe flooding in Nigeria affecting 1.5 million children and countingThe worst flooding to hit Nigeria in a decade is putting already at-risk children in even more vulnerable living situations. More than 1.5 million children in the country are in danger of contracting waterborne diseases and experiencing emotional and psychological distress. UNICEF is moving swiftly to help provide immediate support with medical care, water and sanitation supplies, cash assistance and more.
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Protect children’s mental health around the worldAn estimated 14 percent of the world’s adolescents live with a mental health condition. The Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings (MINDS) Act would make mental health services a key priority in U.S. foreign assistance — but we’re running out of time to pass it before this legislative session ends. Join us in urging Congress to prioritize investment in children’s mental health and improve lives.
Ask your legislators to support the MINDS Act >> |
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Hear from young people and experts on children’s mental healthUNICEF aims to raise awareness of children's mental health and well-being, reduce harmful stigma and encourage changemaking conversation. In an effort to uplift the voices of children, we’re giving them a platform to talk about the issues that matter to them the most — including mental health — and you’re invited. Join us on November 15 for a special Mental Health Panel
featuring outstanding youth mental health advocates and a UNICEF USA expert as they answer questions and raise awareness on mental health issues.
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Make a difference with Trick-or-Treat for UNICEFUNICEF's Trick-or-Treat campaign has been reinvented into a new experience that's easier to use and as powerful as ever. Now, everyone can join in on the fun! With the dollars you raise, you’ll help UNICEF teams respond to emergencies like the war in Ukraine, drought and malnutrition in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel and the child refugee crisis around the world.
Check out Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF >> |
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