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Child-Friendly Legal Services – Training Package
Professional legal assistance plays a crucial role in the implementation and protection of children’s rights. Such assistance may be required in various proceedings, both judicial and administrative. It is essential in cases where children become victims or witnesses, as well as in situations where the responsibil...
Press release
UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia concludes visit to Croatia
ZAGREB, 26 September 2025, - UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and Special Coordinator for the Refugee and Migrant Response in Europe, Regina De Dominicis today concluded her first official visit to Croatia. During the visit, De Dominicis met with government officials of the Republic of Croatia...
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For every child in Azerbaijan: what we achieved together
For more than 30 years, UNICEF and the Government of Azerbaijan have worked together to advance the rights and wellbeing of every child in the country. From responding to humanitarian needs to supporting long-term national development, our partnership has helped deliver real and lasting change. UNICEF's presence i...
Press release
70 per cent of children in Ukraine lack access to basic goods and services as material deprivation soars - UNICEF
ROME, 10 July 2025, – Around 70 per cent of children in Ukraine - or 3.5 million - now lack access to basic goods and services, including adequate food or shelter, according to new data published today by UNICEF. This proportion of children experiencing ‘material deprivation’ increased from some 18 per cent in 202...
Press release
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concludes visit to Tajikistan
DUSHANBE/NEW YORK, 30 May 2025, – UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell concluded a three-day visit to Tajikistan today and expressed appreciation for the country’s investment in children while reaffirming UNICEF’s continued commitment to advance the rights of children, including on building climate resilien...
Statement
Accelerating childcare reforms across the region
Last week’s international conference, “Accelerating Childcare Reforms Towards EU Accession,” held in Tirana, served as a valuable platform for dialogue on effective childcare reform models. Participants exchanged best practices and explored strategies for the sustainable financing of integrated social services for children. Strong, cross-sectoral…
Article
How to support your child with autism
If your child has autism spectrum disorder, or if you suspect that they do, it may be confusing to know what you can do to help them. First, it is important to know that autism is a spectrum. (This is why it is often now referred to as autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, rather than autism). This means that some chi...
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Why girls' rights matter for everyone
Women and girls make up half of the global population. That's a huge proportion of people to leave behind – which is what happens when we fail to ensure that women and girls have the same access to education, opportunities, freedom and justice as everyone else. We may think that most countries already have achieve...
Statement
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on global foreign aid reductions
NEW YORK, 5 March 2025, – “Announced and anticipated funding cuts will limit UNICEF’s ability to reach millions of children in dire need. “These cuts by numerous donor countries follow two years of aid reductions at a time of unprecedented need. Millions of children are affected by conflict, need to be vaccinated against deadly diseases such as measles and polio, and…
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A quick guide to spotting misinformation
Have you ever felt like you’re surrounded by misinformation while reading a website or scrolling on social media? Knowing what information to trust is increasingly difficult on social media, where false claims frequently are disguised as facts. Learn how to check information online, create and consume content resp...
Press release
‘Not the new normal’ – 2024 ‘one of the worst years in UNICEF’s history’ for children in conflict
NEW YORK, 28 December 2024 –, The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024, according to a review by UNICEF of the latest available data and prevailing global trends. More children than ever are estimated to be either living in conflict zones or fo...
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The year’s five biggest wins for children in Europe and Central Asia
The world faces many challenges, especially for children. But as 2024 comes to a close, we want to reflect on some of the changes we have seen for children across our region this year – including success stories, solutions and spots of hope. Here are five of Europe and Central Asia’s achievements for children in 2...