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Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF defends the rights of children and young people.
UNICEF is the leading agency supporting children in need through natural disasters war and other disruptions.
UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965
Of every dollar over 87% goes directly to help children
UNICEF advocates for issues such as child rights, safety, protection, education to raise healthy future citizens.
UNICEF works with NGOs and Governments around the globe to empower the future citizens of the planet.
We collaborate with governments to empower children
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Over 87% of every dollar goes directly to help children.
UNICEF NZ helps save and protect the world's most vulnerable children. UNICEF NZ is a registered charity with the New Zealand Charities Commission (registration CC35979), making all donations tax refundable.
#Throwback to the 1950 in #Guatemala! @UNICEF supported many child-feeding programmes in Latin Amercia to enable them to grow! #ForEveryChild, #food https://t.co/HuIHTmWiXF
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What happens when a country bans the spanking of children? Although spanking is supposed to teach a lesson, children who were spanked were neither more compliant nor better behaved. Still not convinced? Read the report. https://t.co/RjRJDmZII1 https://t.co/Hj7Z9K2XgA
View TweetMuch has changed for #NewZealand parents over the last 40 years, but it hasn’t changed quickly. Not only do #Kiwiparents now have support, but they also have the option of returning to work protected by #legislation. Go on, have a read. 😄 https://t.co/AruoiQ1Pce https://t.co/HPHa1kZTCo
View TweetWe this photo of Mums and babies at a #breastfeeding celebration in #Ethiopia. #ForEveryChild, a healthy.
View TweetThe Taliauli children from 'Eua, #Tonga, standing in front of a tree knocked over by #CycloneGita. Getting kids back into education is key. Unicef is there to help Child
View TweetThe world has failed the #children of #Syria many times. The world cannot keep failing Syria's children.
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