Advocacy, Public Policy and Partnerships
UNICEF is working to ensure that the rights of all Jamaican children are upheld and respected through numerous activities with governmental and non-governmental partners
Early Childhood Development
Ensuring that Jamaican children get the best possible start in life is one of UNICEF's key priorities in Jamaica through its Early Childhood Development programme.
Quality Education
UNICEF works towards ensuring quality education through a number of Early Childhood Development projects and through initiatives to improve Health and Family Life Education in schools.
HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS is a major threat to childhood. UNICEF is working to facilitate programmes which prevent the spread of HIV and provide care and support for persons affected or infected by the virus.
Child Protection
Jamaican children are often victims of various forms of violence - at home, in schools, on the streets. UNICEF and its partners are working to protect society's youngest and most vulnerable members.
Emergency Preparedness
UNICEF Jamaica recognises the need for an effective emergency response for Jamaican children because of threats posed to the island by natural disasters, as well as by violence and social unrest.
