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Maternal Health: What We Should Know UNICEF USA

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 658 women died of maternal causes in the U.S. in 2018. The maternal mortality rate for black women was more than double that of white women at 37.1 deaths per 100,000 live births compared to 14.7. The novel coronavirus has created new concerns regarding the health of pregnant

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Every Child Healthy UNICEF USA

WEBUNICEF is a leader: UNICEF leverages its expertise as the world’s largest vaccine buyer — and vaccinator of 45 percent of the world's children — to strengthen primary care health …

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Strengthening Health Systems for Crisis UNICEF USA

WEBStrengthening Health Systems to Prevent the Next Global Health Crisis. April 12, 2022. UNICEF USA. UNICEF and partners reflect on the many lessons from COVID-19 in this …

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Children's Health UNICEF USA

WEBUNICEF works nonstop to help end preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths by scaling up essential care services, increasing immunization coverage and strengthening …

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UNICEF Story Project Gets Kids Talking About the

WEBThe story project, which unfolded over several months in 2021, consisted of a series of small-group conversations, each led by a science-fiction author. UNICEF's Adolescent …

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Sterling Silver Heart and Paw Print Ring from Bali, 'Paws …

WEBBuy Sterling silver band ring, 'Paws for Love' today. Shop unique, award-winning Artisan treasures by UNICEF Market. Each original piece goes through a certification process to …

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Parenting: Teaching Your Child Healthy Habits UNICEF USA

WEBParents and caregivers can set a good example. Helping kids develop healthy eating habits includes teaching them — and encouraging them — to: reaching for healthy foods, …

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Falling Vaccine Rates: Disease Resurgence UNICEF USA

WEBSince 2009, the number of vaccine nonmedical exemptions has risen in 12 of the 18 states that currently allow this policy and some communities' vaccine coverage is slipping …

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UNICEF and Child Poverty UNICEF USA

WEBUNICEF is working to advance progress toward that goal in three important ways: Many UNICEF initiatives and interventions — in nutrition, health, education and other pillar …

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Best Charities to Donate to UNICEF USA

WEBDonating to support UNICEF’s water, sanitation and hygiene programs is a great way to have a significant impact on children’s health and the communities where they live. …

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UNICEF's Role in Child Welfare Our Mission UNICEF USA

WEBTackling malnutrition. Supporting mental health. Helping kids get back to school. Strengthening systems that keep them safe from harm. Respecting children's rights — …

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How Good Menstrual Hygiene Keeps Girls Learning UNICEF USA

WEBGood Menstrual Hygiene. Keeps Girls Learning. May 24, 2023. Jane Dineen. Period problems can get in the way of a girl’s brighter future. Here’s how UNICEF helps. A …

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A Guide to Sustainable Living UNICEF USA

WEB4. Conserve Water and Energy. Many easy-to-implement lifestyle changes will conserve water and energy. Turn the water off while washing your hands and brushing your teeth, …

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Top 10 Things To Know How UNICEF Helps About UNICEF

WEBHow You Can Help Write a check to UNICEF USA: 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 Give online: unicefusa.org Give by phone: 1-800-FOR KIDS Put UNICEF USA in your

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Malnourished Children: How UNICEF Fights Child Hunger

WEBUNICEF purchases and distributes approximately 80 percent of the world's supply of RUTF — a lifesaving treatment for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition, also …

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12 Places in the World That Need More Humanitarian Support Now

WEBKenya. Severe drought has dramatically increased the number of children and families in need of humanitarian assistance in Kenya, from 2.1 million to 4.1 million, between …

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Ten Environmental Problems the World Must Face Now

WEB4. Ocean Threats: Oceans cover over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, so any threat to the ocean, like pollution or overfishing, is a threat to the entire planet. Oil spills, industrial …

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UNICEF Delivers Urgent Aid to Children in Gaza UNICEF USA

WEBDuring a weeklong humanitarian pause in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF rapidly scaled up emergency assistance to children and families caught in a spiraling crisis. More help is …

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Rising Malnutrition Puts Children's Lives at Grave Risk in Gaza

WEBThere is a high risk that malnutrition will continue across the Gaza Strip, due to the alarming lack of food, safe water and health and nutrition services, the report found: 90 percent of …

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UNICEF Pakistan’s Community & Lady Health Worker Program

WEBEngaging new Community and Lady Health Workers is an integral part of UNICEF’s plan to scale up many of the tried and tested health interventions that have demonstrated …

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UNICEF and the Fight Against Child Trafficking UNICEF USA

WEBWhile many victims remain uncounted — making it difficult to determine how many children in the world are trafficked — human trafficking and forced labor generate an estimated …

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