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Our goal for every child in The Gambia 2024-2028, We know that access to quality service provision is not sufficient to ensure the rights of every child, especially the most vulnerable. We also know that well-educated, healthy, and nourished children are more likely to be able to fulfil their potential, support th...

UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, unveils its new programme for children in the country to donors

Banjul, 18 March 2024 – In a show of solidarity for children in The Gambia attaining their rights and supporting strengthening child well-being initiatives, UNICEF Gambia hosted a momentous event, drawing the attention and support of donor and government representatives. The event provided an opportunity to listen...

27 November 2018

Millions of the world’s poorest urban children are more likely to die young and less likely to complete primary school than their rural peers

New York, 27 November 2018 – The poorest urban children in 1 in 4 countries* are more likely to die before their fifth birthday than the poorest children in rural areas. And the poorest urban children in 1 in 6 countries are less likely to complete primary school than their counterparts in rural areas, accord...