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Society The World

21. March 2025

Making the World a Better Place, for Our Kids’ Sake

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.

Health

Health The World

19. March 2025

Closing the Gap: Free Care for Young, Poor Cancer Patients

As we work toward closing the gap in cancer care access, the World Health Organization has announced that six countries will receive free cancer medicines for children.

Health

Health Tanzania

13. March 2025

A Public Health Success Story, Especially for Expecting Mothers

Tanzania has taken big steps forward when it comes to both maternal and child healthcare.

Health

Health Africa

7. March 2025

Malaria Vaccination Program: Big Success!

One year into the routine malaria vaccination program in Africa, close to 10 million doses have been delivered in 17 endemic countries that collectively represent more than 70% of the world’s malaria burden, thus protecting an estimated 5 million children.

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Group of Cambodian children in village near Siem Reap, Cambodia

Society Asia

4. March 2025

Sharp Drop in Child Mortality Across This Continent

Nine Asian countries have seen a sharp decline in child mortality since 2000, due to measures approved and enforced to save the youngest share of their respective population.

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Society Brazil

25. February 2025

Hope Returns to This Indigenous Tribe

After a grueling history, hope has returned to Brazil's indigenous Yanomami tribe.

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Society India

11. February 2025

A Strong Dedication to Curb Child Marriage

Progress is being made to reduce the prevalence of child marriage in India.

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Indonesian school children eat a free meal

Society Indonesia

23. January 2025

Free Meals for School Kids, <em>and</em> for Mamas-to-Be

Indonesia is deploying its ambitious program providing free meals to schoolchildren and pregnant women, a plan which will feed a quarter of the population once in full swing in 2029.

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group of young girls in Columbia, holding each other

Society Colombia

7. January 2025

Worth the Years of Fighting: Child Marriage Finally Banned!

Following eight failed attempts and 17 years of campaigning, Colombia has finally approved the eradication of child marriage, paving the way for other countries to beat the odds and power through to protect and respect the rights of boys and girls.

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Society Rwanda

8. December 2024

The Goal: Making Sure Every Student Is Fed

A school-feeding program has been successfully implemented in seven districts in Rwanda, providing nutritious meals to children while promoting their education, health, and sanitation.