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Mothers cling to hope of help in Horn of Africa

The world cannot look away as children start dying. The worst drought in 40 years is unleashing hunger, thirst, displacement and death on already vulnerable communities.

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A line of girls sitting next to each other; view of the hands on laps only
Article
The road to ending FGM must be paved in partnership with men

Joint Opinion Editorial from Mohamed Fall, UNICEF Regional Director, ESA and Lydia Zigomo, UNFPA Regional Director, ESA

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Children with disabilities at classroom desks
Statement
23 January 2023

UNESCO and UNICEF call for urgent action on regional learning crisis on the International Day of Education 2023

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Mothers and their children at an IDP camp in Dollow, Somalia
Press release
22 December 2022

More than twenty million children suffering in the Horn of Africa as drought intensifies – UNICEF

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Press release
06 December 2022
UNICEF appeals for US$10.3 billion emergency funding to support children affected by conflict, catastrophe and climate crises around the world
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Press release
20 November 2022
500 Southern African children meet with their Presidents to mark World Children’s Day
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Sudeys, 1, is measured and weighed at Medina Health Centre in Garissa, Kenya
Statement
15 November 2022

The world cannot afford to ignore drought in the Horn of Africa

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A teacher uses a smart board to help her teach
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Promoting inclusive education for all children in Lesotho

Accessible infrastructure, adapted teaching & learning materials & improved capacity of teachers, making it possible for all children to learn together

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Life saving routine immunization vaccines reach Eritrea

Joint co-financing vaccine initiative by GAVI, Ministry of Health Eritrea & UNICEF

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Participants of a painting class geared toward vulnerable youth pose for a photo at a life skills centre
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Mapping Learning to Earning Opportunities

For youth with disabilities in East and Southern Africa

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19-year-old Nawomi Phiri is seen carrying her four months old daughter Madalitso
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Estimating Government Spending on ECD

A Methodological Guide

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Fabiola Niyonkuru feeds her 2-year-old daughter, Diella, a healthy diet.
Report
Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on diets

Evidence from remote surveys

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Mother carries her child across a small inlet off a Lake
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Macroeconomic Volatility in Eastern and Southern Africa

Protecting Children from Rising Risks

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