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Adolescent development and participation
UNICEF is working to engage and empower adolescents in India to be the next generation of leaders and change makers.
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Breaking Barriers: Sankalp Botre’s Journey of grit and courage
Pune, Maharashtra., At just 30, the resident of Sant Tukaram Nagar in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Sankalp Satish Botre embodies resilience, achievement, and service. He is not only a national para-swimming champion with an impressive tally of 28 medals, including gold, silver, and bronze across national and internatio...
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Nikita’s inspiring journey at Palika Divyang Bhavan Foundation
Pune, Maharashtra-, In the heart of Tuljai Nagar, Pimpri-Chinchwad, 19-year-old Nikita Sanjay Dhas begins her day with a gesture that speaks volumes, a clap. Living with an intellectual disability, clapping has become her way to express hunger, excitement, or the simple desire to go outside. For her mother, Geeta...
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From Bihar, With Hope: Reflections from the Field
Over three unforgettable days, I had the privilege of walking alongside caregivers, children and young people, community and government leaders, and our dedicated colleagues at UNICEF Bihar. We covered a lot, meeting people in villages and hospitals, engaging with youth circles and government officials, but more ...
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Special Diets for Special Times
Extra Meals for Extra Strength, Well-nourished women are more likely to experience safer pregnancies, deliver healthier babies, and recover faster after childbirth. The nutrition status of an adolescent girl, even before pregnancy, strongly influences her future child’s survival, growth, and development. At certai...
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE MAPPING: INDIA 2024
The pressing need for a comprehensive service mapping of child and adolescent mental health in India emerges from the alarming mental health crisis affecting this population subset. The ever-increasing 436 million children & adolescents represent a vital asset for our future society. However, despite significa...
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GoI and UNICEF: Peer-Support Critical for Adolescent Mental Health
BHOPAL, 22 July 2025 –, To strengthen the support for growing mental health needs of young people, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with UNICEF and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), released a national fact sheet on adolescent and youth mental h...
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Everything You Need to Know About Anaemia
What is Anaemia?, Anaemia is a condition in which your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your tissues. This can make you feel tired or weak and is more commonly known as low haemoglobin., Prevalence of Anaemia in India, CHILDREN IN SCHOOL, ADOLOSCENCE, PREGNANT WOMEN, Subtext or Caption ...
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Forging an Anemia-Free Future
India has the largest universal adolescent anaemia control programme in the world, targeting 116 million adolescent girls and boys. The programme plays a pivotal role in protecting adolescents from the debilitating effects of anaemia, breaking the country’s inter-generational cycle of malnutrition and safeguarding...
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Justice for children
Across the world, millions of children interact with justice systems every year. They could be victims or witnesses to a crime. They could be alleged, accused or recognized as having broken the law. They could need care or safety, or seeking to protect their rights. But justice systems do not always fulfil the pro...
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What is female genital mutilation?
An estimated 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone some form of female genital mutilation (FGM) – many before the age of 15. Despite being internationally recognized as a human rights violation, FGM persists for various reasons. No matter where or how it is performed, FGM causes extreme physical and...
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How Sumitra Emerged Hero for Adolescents and Women in Odisha
Sumitra Juanga, at the tender age of sixteen, has wisdom, strength, and resolve in her spirit that is way beyond her years. She is the reason why many women and adolescent girls in her village of Talabaruda in Odisha are going to lead an improved way of life than they previously would have led. Previously destined...
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Six tips for adolescents for building better relationships with parents
The teenage years can be challenging in many ways. Academic stress, peer pressure and emotional and hormonal changes are some of the issues that mark these foundational years. This will help them effectively navigate this challenging period of life. Here is a checklist for teenagers to connect better with thei...