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2014: A Year in Review

  The year 2014 was a disastrous one for millions of children. From Gaza to Guinea, children were exposed to extreme violence, disease outbreaks or natural disasters at a scale like never before. More than 51 million children were forcibly displaced from their homes—the highest number ever. For the first time in its history, UNICEF … Continued

2014 Pampers and UNICEF “1 pack = 1 vaccine” campaign- Story of the Week: Edwige Ratafindrafara

Edwige is four months pregnant. She is visiting the Ankadinandriana health centre, situated in the rural highlands of central Madagascar. Edwige is at the centre, which is the only health facility available to the 10,600 inhabitants in 14 rural villages over 40km east of the capital, Antananarivo, to receive her vaccine against Maternal and Newborn Tetanus, supported by the Pampers and UNICEF “1 pack + 1 vaccine” campaign.

2014 Pampers and UNICEF “1 pack = 1 vaccine” campaign- Story of the Week: Romine Raharinaivo

Nineteen year old Romine is in labour at the Ankadinandriana health centre, situated in the rural highlands of central Madagascar. Romine lives in the same village as the health centre, which is the only health facility available to the 10,600 inhabitants living across 14 rural villages over 40km east of the capital. She arrived at the centre three days ago when she went into labour.

Typhoon Hagupit: sunny in Tacloban, stormy in Manila

  John Dave, 3, has a bath outside a bunkhouse in Tacloban the day after the storm © UNICEF Philippines/2014/G Samson Today, Typhoon Hagupit (known locally as Ruby) has been making itself known in Manila. The winds and rain that swirl around the edge of the storm arrived early and are expected to strengthen significantly … Continued

5 Small Things that Have Meant Big Change for Kids

  History shows that a seemingly small innovation can make a huge difference in children’s lives and that solutions don’t have to cost much or involve complicated technology. Consider these examples and find out more in the interactive The State of the World’s Children 2015 report: Reimagine the future. 1. Oral rehydration salts A little … Continued

2014 Pampers and UNICEF “1 pack = 1 vaccine” campaign- Story of the Week: Hantaralala Ratanadrasoa

Six months pregnant mother, Hantaralala, visits the Ankadinandriana health centre, situated in the rural highlands of central Madagascar. Hantarala is at the centre, which is the only centre available to the 10,600 inhabitants in 14 rural villages over 40km east of the capital, Antananarivo, to receive her vaccine against Maternal and Newborn Tetanus, supported by the Pampers and UNICEF “1 pack + 1 vaccine” campaign.

Happy 25th birthday, to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF’s work experience student Chanel Lally, reflects on children’s rights. Twenty-five years ago, the world made a commitment to all its children: that we would do everything in our power to promote and protect their rights. The convention was an innovation … Continued

Men’s empowerment in South Africa

Simpimwe has been working as a child care worker for the past five years. He’s from Queenstown and cares passionately about supporting his community. You can immediately sense this from the command he has over the group of young men I’m here to meet. He’s subtle, but definitely in charge. Thanks to the funding from … Continued

Ebola: the keys to successful combat on the ground

  The 15th of November 2014 marked the official end to the Ebola virus epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It suffered 49 deaths (21 confirmed and 28 probable). The country can be proud of the work it has undertaken in the fight against the epidemic in Boende health district, in the Province … Continued

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