Early childhood development

A young child holds a little soft toy in her mouth while an older relative gives her a hug and kiss.

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Read how we help to provide the essential building blocks for every growing child.

04/10/2017

Мать кормит своего ребенка грудью, а отец и старший сын поддерживают их

Press release

Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia and Portugal rank highest for family-friendly policies in OECD and EU countries

Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, United Kingdom and Ireland among lowest ranking countries

13/06/2019

On 14 February 2011 in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, a Roma father kisses his daughter in Skopje.

Campaign

Early Moments Matter

The first 1,000 days can shape a child’s future. We have one chance to get it right.

04/06/2019

May 2018 Village of Shamut, Lori region, Armenia. Children in preschool. This alternative preschool is developed and established by UNICEF Armenia, ensuring early learning for children in small communities.

Article

In Armenia, ‘Pre-school has brought back hope’

A new model for early learning

09/04/2019

In Serbia, a girl, who has a disability, completes a learning exercise at the Zvecanksa Street centre, in Belgrade, the capital.

Press release

175 million children are not enrolled in pre-primary education – UNICEF

UNICEF’s first-ever global report dedicated to early childhood education highlights a lack of investment in pre-primary by the majority of governments worldwide

09/04/2019

Khalid Abu Sahrif and his daughter Talya, 9 months old, Jordan, 2018.

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Baby Talk for Dads

Dads can use baby talk to boost their baby's brain!

06/11/2018

Latifa (4) (left) and her big sister Fatima (6) together in their home yard.

Article

Latifa and Adilet: a chance to be in school

Early intervention in Kyrgyzstan opens doors for children with disabilities

15/10/2018

Three-year-old Agatha gets physical therapy from her mother, Ekaterina, at home in Minsk, Belarus.

Photo Essay

Early learning changes Agatha’s life

Small steps towards social inclusion of children with disabilities in Belarus

09/08/2018

A 'water flag' created by children for the water conference in Tajikistan

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Children make a difference at Global Water Conference

Children’s Water Forum emphasizes every child’s right to clean water and sanitation.

19/06/2018

Six-year-old Vladi cuddles with his step mother in Bulgaria.

Video

Vladi’s story: from a harmful institution to a loving foster

Read how Bulgaria’s child-care transformation changed one boy’s life.

19/06/2018

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