Global

UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore

Report

An open letter to the world’s children

8 reasons why I’m worried, and hopeful, about the next generation

18/09/2019

In Croatia, according to the parents’ assessment, 57 per cent of children spend between one and three hours per day watching TV in 2015.

Press release

UNICEF poll: More than a third of young people in 30 countries report being a victim of online bullying

U-Report highlights prevalence of cyberbullying and its impact on young people

04/09/2019

News note

Why family-friendly policies are critical to increasing breastfeeding rates worldwide - UNICEF

Policies that support breastfeeding are not yet available to most mothers worldwide.

31/07/2019

Press release

‘Transformative shift’ in support for families of young children urgently needed worldwide - UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund has released new recommendations on family-friendly policies including paid parental leave, breastfeeding support, childcare and child benefits

19/07/2019

Maryana Dzuba, 9, receives her first dose of MMR vaccine on 21 February 2019 in the medical centre of the Lapaivka village school, Lviv region, Ukraine.

Press release

20 million children miss out on lifesaving measles, diphtheria and tetanus vaccines in 2018

New estimates find dangerous stagnation of global vaccination rates, due to conflict, inequality and complacency

12/07/2019

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

Dr. Baktygul Pakirova watches Jiydegul, hold her newborn son Nurdan. After 2 days in the hospital mother and son will be ready to go home.

Press release

World not delivering quality maternal health care to poorest mothers - UNICEF

Millions of mothers at risk due to prohibitive health care costs, lack of access to services and skilled professionals, and child marriage 03 June 2019

04/06/2019