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Faishal, 11, at home in Botoran Village, East Java Province, Indonesia

UNICEF concerned that COVID-19 prevention measures have resulted in family separation

An 8-year-old girl clutching a favourite stuffed toy sits on the arm of a bench in front of her home at a shelter in the Philippines

03 November 2021

The failure to tackle violence against children during COVID

Tackling violence against children is critical in every country’s response to and recovery from COVID-19 in East Asia and the Pacific.

Shilpear, 9, a child living with disability, plays with instructive toys in the inclusive education classroom at Freswota Bilingual School in Freswota, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

05 October 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on poor mental health in children and young people ‘tip of the iceberg’ – UNICEF

New analysis indicates lost contribution to economies due to mental disorders among young people estimated at nearly $390 billion a year

BTS and Big Hit renew commitment to “LOVE MYSELF” campaign to support UNICEF in ending violence and neglect as well as promoting self-esteem and well-being

05 October 2021

UNICEF and BTS celebrate success of ‘groundbreaking’ LOVE MYSELF campaign

Global campaign to help end violence and neglect and promote self-esteem worldwide generates 5 million tweets and over 50 million engagements, UNICEF says in a new report on mental health