Advocate
Writing to your elected officials is one of the most important tools of advocacy, allowing you to voice your support for UNICEF's extraordinary work at the highest levels of government. Please join us in this effort if you have not done so already.
International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act
Though the United States supports many programs that assist children and mothers, there is no specific U.S. Government focus on the problem of child marriage. Bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives would bolster U.S. efforts to prevent child marriage. The bill requires a strategy to incorporate child marriage prevention into existing development, health, and education programs and set aside funding for programs to prevent child marriage. LEARN MORE
U.S. Government Contribution for UNICEF
Every fiscal year, the U.S. Congress must pass appropriations legislation to fund U.S. Government programs and agencies—including the contribution to UNICEF. This is a time of great opportunity for child survival. With strong U.S. support, UNICEF can help lead efforts to dramatically reduce child deaths worldwide over the next decade. That is why for FY 2011, we ask the U.S. Congress to invest $140 million in UNICEF to help save children’s lives and protect their futures. LEARN MORE | U.S. FUND TESTIMONY TO CONGRESS
Commemorating 20 Years of Child Rights
In November 1989, after nearly a decade of negotiations, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child—the CRC. For the first time in history, an international treaty recognized that children are not possessions, but people who have human rights. It also recognized the incredible importance of parents and families in providing the best environment for children to grow. LEARN MORE
Congressional Leadership to Save Children's Lives
In order to reestablish U.S. leadership that focuses on accelerating progress in saving children’s lives, our government needs to increase both the effectiveness and the scale of basic child survival and maternal health interventions for those most at risk. LEARN MORE
Support the Water for the World Act
Help the United States make clean water a reality for millions. Please contact your legislators and ask them to cosponsor and support these important pieces of legislation for quick passage! LEARN MORE
Support the Global Security Priorities Resolution
Tell your representative that you want our budget to promote a new vision of global security that makes saving children's lives a top priority. LEARN MORE
Take Action to Stop the Use of Cluster Munitions
Help ensure that US-made cluster bombs never kill children. LEARN MORE
