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Children are born ready

Children are an unstoppable force. But too often, childhood is interrupted by wars, climate crisis and economic and global instability.

So whilst, children are born ready, the world is not.

At UNICEF, making childhood unstoppable means working alongside communities, partners, and supporters to make the world ready for children.

Together we are making childhood unstoppable. For every child.

Minyar is Unstoppable

Nothing’s stopping this karate kid

Minyar, who is 11-years-old, was a purple belt in karate when war forced her to flee her home in Khartoum, Sudan a year ago.

Now in a new town, she leads her karate club like a champ — at a UNICEF-supported child-friendly space.

Hope and healing

More than 300 miles from home, Minyar has found not only safety — but a new beginning.

At a UNICEF‑supported safe space, children from displaced and host communities come together to learn, play, and heal.

I didn’t learn karate to hit people for no reason. I wanted to learn to defend myself.

Karate has given Minyar more than skills. It has brought her confidence, friendship, and a sense of belonging – kicking her way into a brighter future.

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We’re making the world ready for children

We began in 1946 with a clear purpose: to protect and uphold the rights of every child. Today, that mission is more urgent than ever.

We work to remove barriers so every child can grow up healthy, safe and learning. Together, we strengthen education, healthcare and welfare systems, to support communities and protect children.

This isn’t about one-off acts, but about carefully considered collective actions that create lasting change, opening opportunities and building a better world for every child.

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Alongside families and communities, we supported 26 million out-of-school children and young people back to learning in 2024.

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