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A visit to Parliament
The UNICEF Aotearoa Young Ambassadors visited Parliament to strengthen their advocacy skills and meet with some of the nation’s decision-makers.
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Eligible to Vote in the 2023 General Elections? Why Your Vote Matters and Deciding How to Use It
Wanting to know where each of Aotearoa's larger political parties stand on the issues important to rangatahi youth and tamariki? We've got you covered...
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Building back better after emergency strikes
A year after a devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, UNICEF continues to deliver long-term solutions for children and their communities.
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This Peanut Paste Has Changed The World
It’s not your ordinary peanut butter from the supermarket. It’s called Plumpy’nut®, also known as Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food. What's inside this plastic packet has brought millions of kids back from the brink.
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No Wi-Fi? No Worries!
The Learning Passport is a digital learning platform that gives young kids app or browser-based school classes without always having to be connected to the internet.
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UNICEF's humanitarian response in earthquake affected regions of Türkiye and Syria.
One month after devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, millions of children need continuing humanitarian support.
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5 Things You Should Know About Malnutrition
Childhood malnutrition affects more than 229 million kids worldwide. It's a triple threat which includes undernutrition, hidden hunger and overnutrition.
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Depriving girls of secondary education translates to a loss of at least US$500 million for Afghan economy in last 12 months
New analysis by UNICEF has found that depriving girls in Afghanistan of their right to secondary education will have a devastating effect on the country’s economy.
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Getting warmth where it’s needed most
After living through shelling, power outages, and freezing temperatures, new generators from UNICEF have changed the lives of Ukrainian children.
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“When the water truck arrives...”
Join us on the road with UNICEF as we bring water to drought-afflicted villages in Afghanistan’s Southern Region.
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Syrian crisis
After 10 years of conflict, the situation for many children across Syria has never been worse with continuing violence and rights violations, food insecurity and a tumbling economy.
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What supporters should know about their donations
We want Kiwis to be informed about donating. What makes the biggest impact for children - giving a small gift each month, or a large single donation?
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