UNICEF’s mission is to make sure that the rights of children all over the world are protected and that people under the age of 18 are given special care and protection.

We help save entire communities, rather than just one child, by working with the family, community, regional and country level and with direct access to policy makers and local organisations. Our on-going work in the focus areas child survival and development, child protection, prevention of HIV/AIDS, education and gender equality, and climate change cover the life cycle of a child – from pregnancy through to adulthood.

Every year an estimated 9.2 million children worldwide under the age of five die from largely preventable causes. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Read more.

Hundreds of millions of children across the globe are victims of exploitation, abuse and violence each year. Learn about how UNICEF responds to child-protection issues all around the world. Read more.

An estimated 93 million children worldwide are currently out of school. Education is vital for ensuring a better quality of life and ending generational poverty. Read more.

Every day, over 7,000 people become infected with HIV and about 5,000 people die from AIDS. Read about how UNICEF is working for the next generation to be AIDS-free. Read more.

Many of the major causes for child mortality in developing countriesare highly sensitive to climate conditions. Read about how UNICEF works to help communities and children deal with the effects of climate change. Read more.