Children living in poverty have worse physical and mental health, attain lower levels of education, and have less success in labour markets. Children are more than twice as likely as adults to live in extreme poverty. Proven solutions exist. Scalable innovations are ready. A better future is ours, if we choose children. #EndChildPoverty — it’s our shared imperative. https://lnkd.in/gRgNAaEE
UNICEF
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UNICEF saves children’s lives, defends their rights, and helps them fulfill their potential. We never give up 🌎.
About us
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.
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https://www.unicef.org/
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 10,001+ employees
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- New York, New York
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1946
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- Child Survival and Early Childhood Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, Child Protection, Policy Advocacy and Partnerships, Humanitarian response, Supply and Logistics, Research and analysis, Development, and Innovation
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Updates
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Children in South Sudan are facing a severe food and nutrition crisis, driven by escalating conflict, access constraints, economic crisis, climatic shocks, and more. Displaced with his family by devastating floods, three-year-old Wictour was diagnosed with severe malnutrition and received life-saving treatment at a UNICEF-supported nutrition centre.
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Children in Oceania, Sub-Saharan Africa and Central and Southern Asia are the most likely to live with a mother who has faced physical, emotional or sexual abuse by a partner in the past year. Studies show that violence not only harms the health and well-being of women, but also significantly impacts their children’s sense of safety, health, and learning. Children growing up in households where women are experiencing violence are also significantly more likely to be subjected to physical or psychological aggression themselves. Such exposure heightens their risk of carrying violence into adulthood, either as victims or perpetrators. UNICEF calls on governments and partners to invest in proven solutions to end violence against women and children. Read more ⬇️ #NoExcuse https://lnkd.in/gG-zyEyA
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Six-year-old Sylvia from Bulgaria loves to dance and play music. Not long ago, she had difficulty moving and communicating due to cerebral palsy. Thanks to UNICEF-supported programmes, Sylvia is getting the care she needs. Every child has the right to learn, play and enjoy a healthy, happy childhood.
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Schools in Ukraine, once bustling with life, now stand damaged and destroyed by attacks. UNICEF’s Pia Rebello Britto explains how we’re responding and helping children in Ukraine continue their education. Join us in supporting every child’s right to learn in safety. #SafeSchools2025 #ProtectChildrenInConflict
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More than half of these attacks - almost 8,000 - have taken place in the last 10 years. The Gaza Strip alone has seen 97% of its schools damaged or destroyed since 2023. In Myanmar, Ukraine and DR Congo, hundreds of schools have been looted, burned or hit by shelling or airstrikes. Places of learning must always be protected. Join UNICEF in supporting every child’s right to learn in safety. #SafeSchools2025 #ProtectChildrenInConflict
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The Central African Republic (CAR) has faced decades of conflict and crisis, putting many children and their families at risk. Find out how UNICEF République Centrafricaine is on the ground, supporting health, education and child protection, so every child has the chance to grow up safe and reach their full potential. Each month, we spotlight a different country, sharing stories of children, families and the people working to protect their rights. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more about the lives of children in CAR and around the world.
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Since 2000, child poverty has fallen by a third. However, climate shocks, conflict, and unpayable debts are reversing hard-won gains. Progress is possible, but only if we protect it. Children cannot wait. #EndChildPoverty https://lnkd.in/gRgNAaEE
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Conflict doesn’t end when the bombs stop. Six-year-old Sawsan is one of many children in Lebanon learning to heal from the physical and invisible wounds of war. Through UNICEF-supported programmes, children like her are getting the care they need to recover and dream again. #ForEveryChild, hope.
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For over 600 days, 12-year-old Maryam and her family were trapped in Al Fasher, Sudan. Food was scarce; but when it was available, her family used to prepare meals with other families in a communal kitchen. Until an explosion changed her life. Read her story and how UNICEF is supporting children and families like hers: https://lnkd.in/d5qbUxsF
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