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Making Masks to Protect Children and Families

Syrian youth are learning new skills, to help produce masks and keep children and families in their community protected against COVID-19.

Children in Central America and the Caribbean facing dual threat of stronger hurricane season and COVID-19

Displacement and service interruption caused by storms could leave children and families more vulnerable to virus, UNICEF warns

On 11 December 2019 in The Bahamas, girls jump rope during a break at Hugh H. Campbell Primary School in Freeport.

UNICEF is sad and shocked at Beirut explosions, concerned about wellbeing of children, and supporting partners on the ground

Statement from Ms. Yukie Mokuo UNICEF Representative in Lebanon

A woman is evacuated from the partially destroyed Beirut neighbourhood of Mar Mikhael on August 5, 2020 in the aftermath of a massive explosion in the Lebanese capital. - Rescuers searched for survivors in Beirut today after a cataclysmic explosion at the port sowed devastation across entire neighbourhoods, killing more than 100 people, wounding thousands and plunging Lebanon deeper into crisis.

Breastfeeding Safely During COVID-19

UNICEF spoke with experts to answer your questions about breastfeeding during COVID-19.

A young mother breastfeeds her newborn baby at a tea estate in India.

80,000 children displaced due to Beirut explosions – UNICEF

UNICEF scales up response and assistance to children and families

On 6 August 2020, widespread destruction is seen at the port area of Beirut, Lebanon following a massive explosion that took place two days prior.

Why All Kids Need to Know How to Talk About Race and Racism

Dr. Sandra Chapman, educator and founder of Chap Equity, on teaching kids how to talk about race and racism, feel the pain and anger they cause and take action.

Two children hold a sign at a Black Lives Matter protest.

Heading back to school in the pandemic

As school doors start to reopen in some countries, what does it look like for students?

Children head to school in Japan, wearing masks to protect against COVID-19.

2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO

As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme reveal that 43% of schools around the world lacked access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019.

Getting Cash Directly to Yemeni Families In Need

Former UNICEF Yemen Representative Sara Beysolow Nyanti reflects on successes and challenges of maintaining a massive emergency cash transfer program in the midst of COVID-19.

Sara Beysolow Nyanti meets with representatives in Yemen.

COVID-19 causes disruptions to child protection services in more than 100 countries, UNICEF survey finds

Violence prevention and response services have been severely disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving children at increased risk of violence, exploitation and abuse.