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Born into clean, safe hands

Born into clean, safe hands

Impact

By Philippa Lysaght

Youssouf was born in a clean and safe environment in Koumantou, Mali — one of the top 10 countries with the highest neonatal mortality rates in the world. Access to clean water at the community health centre helped to protect him and his mother Hawa from infection and disease. When UNICEF constructed a well in 2017, the health… Read more →←
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The birds, the bees, and now ‘Shnet’!

The birds, the bees, and now ‘Shnet’!

Impact

By Eurisa Rukovci

Story also available in: 中文
Sex is an important part of people’s lives, but it is somehow shrouded in secrecy, mystery and shame – which lead not only to misconceptions and myths, but also diseases and unintended pregnancies. Growing up as a child, I was luckily raised to talk openly about what changes I would experience during adolescence. I was ready when I… Read more →←
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“I choose education, not marriage”

“I choose education, not marriage”

Impact

By Laila Ali

Story also available in: العربية
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is “Balance for Better”. UNICEF spoke to Kaiy Abdalstar, an Iraqi lawyer and activist working to improve the rights of girls and women in Iraq. “When I was 12 years old, my father told me I could no longer go to school. I remember being scared and sad on that day,” said Kaiy… Read more →←
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Designing better products for children: From rights and principles to practice

Designing better products for children: From rights and principles to practice

Impact

By Steven Vosloo, Irene Leino

How can products and services be designed for children in a way that upholds child rights? How can a rights framework be translated into business practices? These were the questions that designers, researchers and child rights experts from 14 countries tried to answer over a recent weekend in Copenhagen. The intensive 48-hour co-creation… Read more →←
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Paying it forward: Expanding universal child grants in Nepal

Paying it forward: Expanding universal child grants in Nepal

Impact

By Antonio Franco Garcia, Thakur Dhakal

Over the last decades, Nepal has experienced rapid demographic changes, resulting in a young and growing child population. However, many young children in Nepal remain exposed to poverty and hunger, especially those belonging to the most vulnerable groups. We know that the early years of a child are critical for their development because… Read more →←
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The difference ALL IN made for me

The difference ALL IN made for me

Impact

By Laura Adema

My name is Laura Adema. I am 21 years old and studying for a bachelor of arts in education at Mount Kenya University. I was born HIV positive but was diagnosed only in 2006, when I was nine years old, after a series of sicknesses. I took my medication without knowing what was ailing me. My parents never disclosed my status to me, no… Read more →←
Un enfant sur une planche sur l'eau qui pagaie.
Paddling to school in Zambia

Paddling to school in Zambia

Impact

By John James

Story also available in: Français
The Zambian town of Mongu sits on a small hill. From its modest height you get an elevated view of the horizon across the Barotse floodplain, one of Africa’s largest wetland areas. The flooded Zambezi shows few signs of movement, though the water here is gradually flowing South, and will eventually gather speed to plummet over the… Read more →←
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Taking back power: Why I became Malaysia’s youngest MP

Taking back power: Why I became Malaysia’s youngest MP

Impact

By P Prabakaran

Last year, Nhaveen, a 17-year-old boy, was beaten by a gang of boys in an empty field. They thought he was too effeminate and wanted him to “man up.” After, Nhaveen fell into a coma and never woke up. Bullying is an issue that is close to my heart. I grew up just 20 minutes from KLCC Twin Towers, in Kuala Lumpur, the tallest towers… Read more →←
Three young girls wearing black t-shirts with the words Zambian Girls 2030 and the UNICEF logo strike a pose for the camera.
Adolescent voices: Girls 2030

Adolescent voices: Girls 2030

Impact

By John James

Story also available in: العربية
Broadening girls’ horizons in Zambia As I climbed the stairs to the main meeting room, I could already sense the buzz and excitement. The floor shook as around a hundred girls in their mid-teens performed dances, stamped their feet and sang choruses. The shout went up: “You can make a difference. We can make a difference.” All the… Read more →←
A lady in a head scarf surrounded by some children all peering as they are bent over a desk with shelves of books behind them
Building brighter futures, one book at a time

Building brighter futures, one book at a time

Impact

By Tchonté Mireille Silue

I’m 24-years old, born and raised in Yopougon, Côte d’Ivoire. While working on my master’s degree, I developed an interest in education. My classes were interactive, where students worked on team projects to propose solutions to issues we noticed in some communities. I started to dream about an inclusive and interactive education… Read more →←
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