Press Releases
Violence, Economic Crisis Threaten to Reverse Progress for Children
Persistent violence, the fallout of the economic crisis and other major threats to childhood are putting Jamaica’s progress for children in jeopardy, warns the Office of the Children’s Advocate and UNICEF in a new report released today.
Children Speak Out On School Drop-Outs, Child Abuse at Child Research Conference
For the first time in the four-year history of the Caribbean Child Research Conference, only children will take the podium at the one-day confab.
Caribbean Education Experts Meet on Child Friendly Schools
Over 50 education experts from across the Caribbean are converging in Jamaica to determine the best strategies to make schools more child friendly.
UNICEF Calls for Continued Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Jamaica
UNICEF today said that the Jamaican government must continue stepping up its effort to lower the country’s rate of maternal mortality.
Issues on Child Sexuality and Violence to Take Center Stage at Third Caribbean Child Research Conference
Against the background of the crisis facing the nation’s children, the latest research on violence against children, child sexuality, parenting and other pressing issues concerning children’s rights will be unveiled on October 21-22, 2008
UNICEF Applauds Government for Tackling Crisis Facing Children
UNICEF today applauded the Government of Jamaica for taking decisive action to prevent and curb the alarming and increasingly heinous crimes being committed against the nation’s children.
Schools Gear Up to Protect Children During Hurricane Season
As Jamaica prepares for hurricane season, schools most vulnerable to damage are being stocked with emergency supplies to help ensure the continuation of children’s schooling in the event of disaster.
Gun Control an Urgent Priority for Jamaica, United Nations Agencies Say
UNICEF and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today called for increased effort by all stakeholders to stem the illegal flow and use of small arms in Jamaica, saying gun control ― combined with long-term social interventions ― are critical.
Former Child Soldier to Jamaican Children: Don't Be Defeated by Violence
Wrapping up his first mission as UNICEF’s Advocate for Children Affected by War, former child soldier Ishmael Beah today said that Jamaican children need more opportunities, support and hope to resist and rise above violence.
Mitigating the Impact of Armed Violence on Children and Communities: What Works?
Several Caribbean and Central American countries have called for an expansion of social interventions as a critical way to crack down on the high levels of armed violence affecting their nations.
Global Expert on Violence Urges Jamaican Parliament to Focus on Children
A leading authority on violence against children today pressed Parliamentarians to concentrate on the plight of children in Jamaica’s effort to break the cycle of violence affecting the country.
Why Jamaica Needs to Invest in Young Lives
Concerned about the stagnation of Jamaica’s child mortality rate, UNICEF said today that the prospect of living beyond the age of five still escapes far too many Jamaican children.
Jamaica included: UNICEF, Special Olympics Champion Cause of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
UNICEF and Special Olympics International to work together, to advocate for health care, education, recreational sports and employment policies that will benefit children with intellectual disabilities.
UNICEF Jamaica Project Officer wins Young Investigator Prize for AIDS research
UNICEF Jamaica Project Officer is first winner of Young Investigator Prize for AIDS Research in women and girls, awarded by International AIDS Society
Young, Gifted and Violence Free - 92 young people trained as peace facilitators to serve in 50 communities across Jamaica
UNICEF supports Dispute Resolution Foundation in training of young peace facilitators from 50 communities across Jamaica as part of Xchange movement
Social Investment for Children Initiative Launched in Jamaica
Government, UN bodies and NGO collaborate to launch Social Investment Initiative for Children in Jamaica. Aims to build national capacity to ensure social investment for children is consistent with national priorities
Education Ministry holds Lesson for Life Competition to mark World AIDS Day
Lesson for Life campaign 2005 builds HIV/AIDS awareness among Jamaican schoolchildren and is a part of World AIDS Day activities.
Ministry of Health, UNICEF, UNFPA and PAHO Unite to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity among Women
UNICEF assists in efforts to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in Jamaica by supporting a National Conference on Safe Motherhood - 2005
Global Campaign on Children and AIDS launched in New York : Jamaican Kerrel McKay shines at event
Kerril McKay represents Jamaican youth affected by HIV/AIDS at the launch of the Global Campaign on Children and AIDS in New York in 2005.
Jamaican to chair launch of UN Global Campaign on Children and AIDS
Miss Kerrel McKay, 20 year old AIDS activist and member of the Portland AIDS Committee to chair the launch of a five-year old Global Campaign on Children and AIDS
UNICEF decries killing of children in gang warfare in Jamaica
UNICEF expresses abhorrence and shock at the brutal killing of 10-year old Sasha-Kay Brown and notes with deep concern the sinister and disturbing trend of involving children in revenge killings and gang-related killings
AIDS Protection In A Bus: Jamaica launches mobile service for 5,000 young people
Bashment Bus uses music and drama to provide AIDS information and mobile reproductive health service to young Jamaicans along major routes and in hard-to-reach places
UNICEF and PAHO's "booster shot" to Jamaica's Immunization Efforts
UNICEF Jamaica donates vehicles and equipment to the immunisation programme of the Ministry of Health
UNICEF Jamaica lauds steps to establish post of Children's Advocate in the island
News release commending the efforts of the Jamaican Government and Child Development Agency to establish the post of Children's Advocate which help in the implementation of the Child Care and Protection Act
Jamaican Youth participate in "One Minute for My Rights" video workshop in Suriname
Two young Jamaicans participated in a One Minute for My Rights video training workshop held in Suriname earlier this year, and organised by UNICEF and the Sandberg Insitute of the Netherlands.
Expo, Concert mark the Jamaican launch of the Xchange anti-violence movement
News release on the local launch of the Xchange anti violence movement with an expo and concert in Emancipation Park, Kingston, May 28, 2005
Youth In Action - UNICEF Jamaica and Partners Organise National Youth and HIV Forum
News release on "Youth In Action" a national forum to highlight and youth participation in efforts to prevent and manage HIV/AIDS, organised by UNICEF and partners in 2004.
Caribbean Broadcast Media join partnership on HIV/AIDS as part of Global Mobilization of Media
Ford Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation and Kaiser Family Foundation give one million to Caribbean Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS
