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5-year-old Hussein plays at the beach in Gaza

5-year-old Hussein plays at the beach in Gaza

Featured Stories The 25 most powerful photos of 2015

A historic year for children, in pictures.

posted 23/12/2015

The UNICEF yacht crew arrives in Sydney

The UNICEF yacht crew arrives in Sydney

Featured UNICEF in action UNICEF yacht brightens Sydney Harbour

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race brings message to protect children.

by UNICEF Australia

posted 14/12/2015

`Clara had to drop out of school in Grade 3 because of poverty. In her early teens, she is now mother to an infant son.

`Clara had to drop out of school in Grade 3 because of poverty. In her early teens, she is now mother to an infant son.

Featured Stories Sex taboos and patriarchal power burden Ghana's teen mums

Ghana’s young women may have a rosy vision of school holiday romance but the reality is no ...

posted 14/12/2015

Featured Stories Light for Riley

A mother's powerfully honest story of love, loss and action for children.

by Catherine Hughes

posted 08/12/2015

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