UNICEF East Asia & Pacific How food environments are failing a generation From classrooms to smartphones, children are surrounded by unhealthy food choices Learn more Our latest news & stories Statement 25 February 2026 UNICEF statement on new reports of children killed and injured in airstrikes in Myanmar Read now Press release 05 December 2025 Millions of children in Southeast Asia affected by relentless climate-related disasters Read now Press release 04 December 2025 1 in 2 children in Southeast Asia still lagging behind in reading; math shows slight improvement Read now Press release 25 November 2025 93 million child brides in East Asia and the Pacific: staggering numbers reveal stalled progress Read now Press release 13 November 2025 Over 1.7 million children live in areas affected by strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year Read now Press release 03 November 2025 Thailand to host UNICEF Centre of Excellence on Children and Climate Resilience and consolidated Asia-Pacific Regional Office Read now Our Work UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child in East Asia & Pacific. Discover our work below Gender equality Gender equality Health Health Nutrition Nutrition Climate Climate Explore more of what we do Spotlight Campaign Staying and delivering for children Global aid isn’t a handout. It’s a hand up for everyone. Go to UNICEF Global Report Under pressure The impacts of climate change on education in the East Asia and Pacific region Read now Article How to help your teenage daughter succeed How parents can help daughters build bright futures and achieve their dreams Read now Blog post Where we shop shapes our diets and health A look at how retail food environments are influencing the health of children and young people in East Asia and the Pacific Read more Social media highlights Powered by Curator.io Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Take Action