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19 million children internally displaced by conflict and violence in 2019, highest number ever – UNICEF

Internally displaced children among the world’s most vulnerable to COVID-19

The picture shows a family who has received soap distribution in Herat IDP sites

5 Tips for Online Safety

With many of us stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, internet use has increased significantly - especially as a way to stay in touch with friends and family. To help keep your child's online experiences both positive and safe, UNICEF has put together five key tips for safe internet browsing.

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Pregnant mothers and babies born during COVID-19 pandemic threatened by strained health systems and disruptions in services

With 116 million expected births in the approximately 9 months since the COVID pandemic was recognized, UNICEF calls on governments and donors to maintain lifesaving services for pregnant women and newborns

Permanent link to Image: https://weshare.unicef.org/archive/-2AM408XA6893.html Soro Sali, a 39 years old woman is practicing Kangaroo, at the Regional Hospital of Korhogo, in the North of Côte d'Ivoire.

Through pandemics and epidemics, hope stays alive

UNICEF has always stood by children through crisis and disease.

UNICEF appeals for $1.6 billion to meet growing needs of children impacted by COVID-19 pandemic

New funding request is $1 billion more than March appeal, as countries reel from socioeconomic impact of COVID-19

Sharon helps Jonathan to wash his hands with the water and soap mixture at the entrance of their house. In Uganda, the COVID-19 pandemic and lock down has left many families with no option but to stay home and keep stay safe.

Seven in 10 young people in Canada say pandemic having negative impact on their mental health

U-Report Canada polls over 600 young people across Canada on the impact of COVID-19

Smiling teen girl holding megaphone in front of a white brick wall

New ‘Pata Pata’ music video released by UNICEF spreads COVID-19 awareness - and joy - around the globe

Fans across all continents join Angelique Kidjo in sharing hope and joy by dancing to Pata Pata

Angelique Kidjo’s music video for “Pata Pata” is a fresh take on Miriam Makeba’s 1967 hit song.

Soap is a Precious Gem in Herat

In camps for internally displaced people in Herat, Afganistan, UNICEF is on the ground supporting children and their families.

A boy shows off a bag of WASH supplies and a bar of soap.

As COVID-19 devastates already fragile health systems, over 6,000 additional children under five could die a day, without urgent action

UNICEF launches #Reimagine, a global campaign to prevent the pandemic from becoming a lasting crisis for children

A nurse gives the first care, with a mouth mask, to a newborn in the health center of Port Bouet, a suburban f Abidjan, in the South of Côte d'Ivoire

Lessons in Tackling the Climate Crisis

From uniting behind the science to the power of small actions, here are lessons we can take away from the COVID-19 pandemic response, to address the ongoing climate crisis.