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20 November is World Children's Day

Children are using their voices: My day, my rights, my future

UNICEF, for every child

UNICEF at COP31

A better future is still in reach. Act now to protect children’s futures.

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Convention on the Rights of the Child

Find out about the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty in history

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Flash floods in Nepal leave thousands of children in need

UNICEF is surging support now.

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Ebola disease

What it is, how it impacts children and what UNICEF is doing to respond

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UNICEF’s work

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

Discover UNICEF's work for every child, everywhere. 

Spotlight

Get inspired, get involved. Explore key UNICEF campaigns and initiatives.

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Find out about the world’s most widely ratified human rights treaty in history

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UNICEF Parenting

Helping parents give children the best start in life.

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UNICEF and the Sustainable Development Goals

Seventeen goals. One reason.

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