UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives. To defend their rights. To help them realize their potential. And we never give up.
Child protection and inclusion
Keeping children safe through social protection and inclusion
UNICEF works to improve measures and services that protect all children. Our goal is to provide them with a safe and inclusive world in which to grow.
adolescent development
Child protection
Uprooted children
Children with disabilities
Social and behavioral change
Environment and climate change
Gender equality
Child survival
Helping Children Survive and Thrive
Infant mortality has declined globally. UNICEF strives to reach all children, everywhere.
early childhood development
Health
HIV/AIDS
Vaccination
Nutrition
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Education
Education is a primary source of opportunity
UNICEF believes that all children deserve a quality education, whether in developing countries or in times of crisis and conflict.
Disabled children
early childhood development
Education
Education in emergencies
Gender equality
Innovation in education
Social Policy
Every child has the right to a real chance in life
UNICEF works around the world to reduce child poverty and protect girls and boys from its irreversible consequences.
Social Policy
UNICEF in emergencies
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Dealing with emergencies
In countries in crisis, UNICEF works to reach children and families in the hardest-hit areas with humanitarian assistance.
Emergency and other humanitarian actions
Humanitarian action for children
Gender equality
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Driving change for women and girls
UNICEF fights for the equal rights of women and girls, and for their full participation in political, social and economic development around the world.
Gender equality
Innovation for children
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Creating a world fit for children
UNICEF believes that innovative and creative solutions, backed by rigorous research, can be found to address the severe challenges facing children.
Emergencies and other humanitarian actions
Innovation at UNICEF
Innovation in education
Product innovation
Supply and logistics
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Provide solutions in the field
UNICEF works to ensure the supply and transport of essential medicines, aids and supplies to the most disadvantaged children, everywhere in the world.
Supply and logistics
Research, evidence and analysis
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Using data and evidence to drive results
UNICEF’s global initiatives and programs are based on rigorous research and in-depth analysis. Find out how data analytics helps us determine the way forward.
Data, research and analysis
Office of Global Insights and Policy
Assessment
Learning and knowledge exchange
UNICEF Office of Research: Innocenti