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Botswana experience decline in immunization coverage

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Botswana maintained high immunization rates. However, in recent years there has seen a troubling drop in coverage

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Children at Risk Amid Devastating Floods in Botswana

Botswana is currently facing severe flooding, and the nation's children are among the most affected.

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Kgotla Takeover

A Call for an Inclusive Education

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Education Minister launches Botswana learning passport

Introducing Learning Passport Botswana

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Reimagine Education Workshop Sparks Digital Revolution in Bo

UNICEF and Ministry of Education and Skills development recently conducted a two-day consultative workshop to address emerging needs in education.

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Child friendly police centers benefit communities

The opening of a child friendly police station has strengthened the link between community and police to address abuse of children

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Botswana launches National Child Friendly Justice Roadmap

Botswana Government with support from UNICEF and British High Commission launched a National Child Friendly Justice Roadmap

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Botswana celebrates inaugural International Day of Play

Botswana commemorates first International Day of Play

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UNICEF supports Government to step up routine immunization

UNICEF supported Ministry of Health efforts to mobilize communities in hard-to-reach areas with low immunization coverage for vaccine catch up

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State of Children's Address spotlights issues

State of Children's Address spotlights progress and issues

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Prioritizing Children: Driving SDG Progress

Prioritizing Children: Driving SDG Progress

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Children call on government to create child friendly justice

The chairperson of Children’s Parliament in Botswana, Unaludo Isaac has called on Government to speed up efforts to strengthen the country’s justice system

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Inspiring ideas for a transformed future

Inspiring ideas for a transformed future

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Botswana make strides in bridging the digital divide

Botswana make strides in bridging the digital divide

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Partnership Launch

Government of Japan, UNICEF & Ministry of Health and Wellness Partnership Launch

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Against all odds

Against all odds: COVID-19 journey of a girl living with a disability

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