UNICEF

UNICEF works worldwide to protect children's rights and well-being every

UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially those hardest to reach. Across more than 190 countries and territories, it does whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive, and fulfil their potential. UNICEF provides and advocates for education, health, and nutrition services; protects children from violence and abuse; brings clean water and sanitation to those in need; and keeps them safe from climate change and disease.

Latest news and articles

Call for proposals for innovations across the Global South now open

We are launching an Innovation Challenge call to support bold, locally led solutions that strengthen resilience, protect ecosystems, and create sustainable opportunities for communities.

Protecting shea trees: Securing women’s livelihoods

Learn how protecting shea trees sustains livelihoods, strengthens rights, and empowers women

Advancing women’s rights to strengthen shea enterprises

In northern Ghana, digital mapping and access to finance are helping women shea producers like Adisah Zakaria turn invisible work into recognised assets, unlocking income, efficiency, and opportunity.

Bridging the gap: Scaling climate-resilient agriculture

Bridge funding helps transform RAIN innovations into scalable solutions that drive resilience and sustainable growth

Protecting the shea tree: Securing women’s futures

Empowering women through shea tree mapping for resilient futures