Children face multiple crises in the Horn of Africa The region’s children carry burdens no child should endure Learn more Latest news from across the region Document Time to Act African children in the climate change spotlight Get the document Article 46 million school-aged children out of school across ESA Education in emergencies is a human right yet millions of children are denied access to learning Read the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 23 November 2023 UNICEF and SADC call for improved legislation, policies, and budgets to address gender-based violence as data reveals that about 17 per cent of girls and women in Southern Africa have experienced forced sex in their lifetime Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 20 November 2023 Children and leaders from four Southern African countries renew their commitment to children’s rights Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 16 November 2023 Southern African children rally for their rights, urging action for equal education, climate, and protection from violence Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 31 October 2023 Africa Finance Ministers’ Meeting seeks US$30 billion boost for water and sanitation Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 30 October 2023 The University of Nairobi partners with UNICEF, CISP and ACCAF in launching new courses on keeping children safe Visit the page Article Girls raise their voice for inclusive, equitable world Young women leaders are shaping the future of Eastern and Southern Africa, encouraging all aspiring leaders to not let gender, age or disability limit them Read the story Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Report Regional El Niño Preparedness and Response Chapeau for ESA November 2023 - April 2024 See the full report Report Violence against Girls, Boys and Women In Southern Africa: A statistical profile See the full report Report Diversion of Children in Conflict with the Law in ESA Diversion programmes in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region: Best practices, opportunities and challenges See the full report Report Synthesis Report Identifying drivers and mitigators of adolescent HIV and sexual and reproductive health risk and the implications for practice See the full report More research and reports Our presence in the region Page About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Visit the page Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Visit the page Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Visit the page Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
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