Page Stories and features Beyond the headlines, every child has a story. Available in: English Français Español العربية chinese Article A recipe for success: Nourishing young minds and bodies In Pakistan, nutrition counselling sessions are helping lift children out of severe food poverty. View on UNICEF Pakistan Photo essay First-ever International Day of Play Play around the world in photos See the story Article 4 ways UNICEF is supporting children in DRC Conflict and displacement are taking a heavy toll on families. UNICEF is working with partners to support them Read the story Article My life as a girl in Za’atari refugee camp How 16-year-old Hayat found her voice in a UNICEF Makani centre in Jordan View on UNICEF Jordan Article The ‘little light’ of Muebe How mobile brigades are saving lives in rural Mozambique Read the story Article Youth from 57 island states call for urgent climate action Children and youth demand attention on critical issues at the SIDS Summit Read the story VIEW ALL STORIES Spotlight: Children in emergencies Page Children in Gaza need life-saving support Over 600,000 children are trapped in Rafah. There is nowhere safe for them to go. Visit the page Appeal Crisis in Haiti Extreme violence, unrest, poverty, and malnutrition are threatening children in Haiti View the appeal Appeal Emergency response in Sudan A year of conflict is pushing already vulnerable children deeper into hardship View the appeal Page War in Ukraine: Support for children and families The war has been devastating for families. UNICEF and partners are on the ground providing support for those in need Visit the page Fast facts: Breaking down the global issues that impact children and young people Explainer 5 things you should know about HPV and cervical cancer HPV vaccines play a central role on the path to eliminating cervical cancer, but millions of girls still lack access. Read now Explainer Heat waves and how they impact children Heat stress caused by extreme temperatures is putting more children at risk each year Read now Explainer Humanitarian cash transfers explained What they are, how they work, and why they empower individuals and households in humanitarian crises Read now Explainer Air pollution: A threat to children's rights How air pollution impacts children's lives and the action we need Read now Load more items Through the lens: Photography Photo essay First-ever International Day of Play Play around the world in photos See the story Photo essay Five ways UNICEF supports girls’ wellbeing and health Discover UNICEF supplies and services that strengthen adolescent girls and provide them a safe environment to learn and thrive. 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Read the story Photo essay 11 June 2024 First-ever International Day of Play Play around the world in photos See the story Article 03 June 2024 The ‘little light’ of Muebe How mobile brigades are saving lives in rural Mozambique Read the story Article 03 June 2024 4 ways UNICEF is supporting children in DRC Conflict and displacement are taking a heavy toll on families. UNICEF is working with partners to support them Read the story Article 31 May 2024 Youth from 57 island states call for urgent climate action Children and youth demand attention on critical issues at the SIDS Summit Read the story Blog post 22 May 2024 Tackling gender inequality in a climate-changed world Agrifood and social protection systems can empower women and girls to build climate resilience Read the story Article 10 May 2024 Vaccines Quiz 5 questions to test your knowledge of humanity's greatest achievement. Read the story Article 02 May 2024 “I thought it was the end for me” Surging violence in Haiti has forced thousands of families to flee their homes – and exposed displaced children to horrors no child should have to endure Read the story Blog post 02 May 2024 The bleak déjà vu in Darfur UNICEF spokesperson James Elder reflects on a recent visit to Sudan and the man-made disaster that is unfolding there Read the story Blog post 19 April 2024 Children call for access to quality climate education On Earth Day, UNICEF urges governments to empower every child with learning opportunities to be a champion for the planet Read the story Article 18 April 2024 The difference a vaccine can make A health worker witnesses the impact of the new malaria vaccine first hand Read the story Blog post 12 April 2024 In Gaza, it’s chaos and ruin everywhere UNICEF spokesperson James Elder reflects on the dramatic deterioration of the situation in the Gaza Strip since his last visit Read the story Previous one two three four five six seven ninety-six one two three four ninety-six Next