Page Stories The children and young people behind the headlines Article One Million Too Many: Voices of African Women on Ending FGM Nearly one million girls in Eastern and Southern Africa are still subjected to female genital mutilation every year Read now Article Lesotho’s Youth Call for Urgent Education Reform Youth Take the Lead in Reimagining Education for a Changing Lesotho Read now Article Open Letter to African Heads of State Investing early in Africa’s children builds stronger societies and economies Read now Article In Comoros, UNICEF acts to protect the most vulnerable child The consequences of increasingly violent cyclones, coastal erosion, and recurrent floods are already visible and primarily affect children Read now Article SAUTI 116 Child Helpline facility in Kampala hailed for prot Uganda Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam praises vital child protection centre Read now Article Enabling youth leaders to drive change and advocacy Strengthening youth leadership and advocacy: Key outcomes from the Lesotho Youth Power Hub Incubation Program Read now Article Bridging generations in Lesotho Empowering youth to shape policy and drive change Read now Article Strengthening youth leadership and advocacy in Lesotho Key outcomes from the Youth Power Hub Incubation Program Read now Load more items View all news and stories Make a difference See how you can build a better future for every child in Eastern and Southern Africa. Take action