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‘Child-friendly schools - Schools for life’

Did you know that on any given day, more than a billion children around the world go to school? Whether classes are held in buildings, in tents or sometimes even under trees, children should be learning, developing their potential and enriching their lives.

The child-friendly school (CFS) model has emerged as UNICEF's signature means to advocate for and promote quality education for every girl and boy.

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Beyond School Books - Education in the line of fire

'Beyond School Books'
A UNICEF podcast series on education in emergencies


 

Child-Friendly Schools Manual

Child-Friendly Schools Manual

The child-friendly school (CFS) model has emerged as UNICEF's signature means to advocate for and promote quality education for every girl and boy. The model can be viewed as a holistic instrument for pulling together a comprehensive range of interventions in quality education.

This manual has been developed as a reference document and practical guidebook to help countries implement CFS.

 

State of the World’s Children 2009: Maternal and Newborn Health

SOWC2009

This report examines the current state of maternal and neonatal health, explores the fundamentals of a supportive environment for mothers and newborns, and outlines ways to strengthen efforts in support of primary health care. Africa and Asia are a key focus of this report, which complements the previous year’s issue on child survival.

 
 
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