In different parts of the world, parents are tending now to be less likely to have a preference between having a son or a daughter - a massive change from tradition and culture that imposed an unfair pro-male bias.
At 97 years old, a female Galápagos tortoise became the oldest first-time mom of her species, welcoming four hatchlings and giving hope for the critically endangered reptile's survival.
Through investments and programs, UNICEF has played a key role in helping the world become a better place for children, from improving health and education to changing social and traditional stigmas.
Discussions regarding human trials of artificial wombs for premature babies have begun.
