For every child, everywhere
Every child has rights, no matter their gender, race, religion, location or situation. Our role is to help every one of them have a fair go at life.
Worldwide, the poorest children are twice as likely to die in childhood than their wealthier peers. UNICEF believes a child's location, gender, or socio-economic status shouldn't determine whether they access the rights they deserve.
UNICEF is working towards a world where no child goes hungry, misses out on a quality education, or dies of a preventable disease.
You can support us in ensuring that children everywhere can survive, participate, and reach their potential.
Health
In 2018, over 13 million children below the age of one globally did not receive the vaccines they needed to stay healthy.
Reduce Poverty
Poverty reduction means parents are not forced to send their children to work or sell them to employers in order to survive.
Educate
It is critical to improve a child's awareness of their fundamental human rights, as well as to enhance their employment opportunities later in life.
Raise Awareness
The world must stay informed about the injustices of child labour. We must raise awareness of exploited children and work towards giving them a better future.
Children with disabilities
Children with disabilities are one of society's most marginalised groups, and they face daily discrimination.

Supporting marginalised children
Their disabilities mean that they are less likely to attend school, access adequate healthcare, and have their voices heard.
93 million children worldwide are living with one or more disabilities. In developing countries, less than 3% of children in need of a hearing aid have one.
UNICEF provides assistive technology (AT) to support children with disabilities. This includes cognitive, hearing and mobility aids such as wheelchairs, eye glasses, braille systems, adapted cutlery, hearing aids and prosthetics wherever they are needed by children.
Fighting gender discrimination
Promoting gender equality benefits everyone, but deep-rooted discrimination must first be overcome.
What's the solution?
By working at national, local and community levels, UNICEF strives to combat inequality and give every child a fair childhood.

Not forgotten
There is no quick fix approach to combating childhood inequality. It requires hard questions to be put to Governments, and progress cannot be made unless societies have a willingness to change. We need to know who is not getting a fair go, and why, and find innovative solutions to reach every child in need.
If we don't invest in children now, our world will become even more divided and unequal. Your support will help us to advocate for kids, provide educational programmes, and work with governments everywhere to recognise child rights.
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