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UNICEF WORKS FOR CHILDREN
UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child , everywhere. Across over 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
And we never give up.
unicef ｜ for every child
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From distributing lifesaving aid to children in the aftermath of World War II to fighting Ebola, UNICEF has been working for children for almost 70 years.
UNICEF BELIEVES ALL CHILDREN HAVE A RIGHT TO SURVIVE, THRIVE AND FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL – TO THE BENEFIT OF A BETTER WORLD.
© UNICEF/UNI183931/AnthonyUNICEF’S WORK
ACROSS OVER 190 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES, SEE HOW UNICEF WORKS TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF EVERY CHILD, IN EVERY SITUATION.
UNICEF IS UNIQUELY PLACED TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD.
UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education.
UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.
UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026 - 2029
We aim to achieve long-term results in five interconnected Goal Areas linked to children’s rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF’s work in 2026 – 2029 will help to achieve these results, among others.
Survival & Development
- 10 million child lives saved and at least 500 million children healthy, well-nourished and developmentally on track.
Goal Area 1
Goal Area 1
Learning & Skills
- 350 million more children and young people learning and skilled.
Goal Area 2
Goal Area 2
Freedom from Poverty
- 100 million fewer children in multidimensional poverty.
Goal Area 3
Goal Area 3
Protection from Violence
- 350 million children protected from violence.
Goal Area 4
Goal Area 4
Protection from Disasters and Environmental Hazards
- 500 million children better protected from disasters,climate and environmental risks.
Goal Area 5
Goal Area 5
WHERE WE WORK
UNICEF is active in 190 countries and territories – more than any other children’s organization. Whether we’re partnering with governments, local groups, other UN agencies or other children’s organizations, we bring unequalled experience and expertise in saving and improving children’s lives.
Our vast network means we can take successful approaches from one place and adapt them to meet challenges elsewhere, helping drive results for children at a global scale.
Economic and demographic trends are positive for much of the region. Ideally, they will help open the way to improving services and support for children, and to protecting their rights.
The challenges facing the region are as varied as its history. Building on the strengths of their culture and tradition, we work with communities to advance the rights of every child.
Child protection is among our highest priorities in the region. When they are given the best start in life, children grow up to be healthy and well-adjusted, both intellectually and socially.
National Committees for UNICEF advocate, educate and raise money for the critical actions that improve children's lives.
In 34 countries, they work with us to give a voice to children and their concerns.
Our programmes in the region help to inspire a common vision of child rights, and to mobilize societies to pursue that vision so that the rights of every child are fulfilled.
Our programmes touch many facets of the lives of children and women in the region. We advocate for the help advance their rights to health, education, equality and protection.
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
State of Palestine
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
We draw on the strong, local traditions of social participation in this diverse region to design and carry out programmes that help communities nurture their children and allow them to flourish.
Child survival is among our primary concerns in the region. By fostering respect for the rights of children, whether in peace or in war, we help ensure that they live and prosper.
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Togo