Child rights

NEW DELHI, 14 November 2019 – The Department of Posts, in association with UNICEF today announced the winners of the 2019 Stamp Design Competition, celebrating Children’s Day in India and commemorating 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The top two winning entries have been adapted as stamps. More than 14,000 children…

Introducing the purpose of the campaign, with a hook to engage people, telling them why the campaign matters and why they should support it. The Internet and social media provide incredible opportunities for children to learn, participate and socialize but they also bring significant challenges for the protection of children from abuse and…, Children make up one-third of all internet users globally, Even in countries where overall internet penetration is relatively low, usage among young people is sometimes as much as double the national average. With the rapid expansion of communication technologies shrinking the digital divide protecting children online in the world today is an urgent global priority.     Online abuse and exploitation most…, Think before you accept, UNICEF banner on Online Safety. Before you accept a friend request you should have a look at their profile – and try to see who they are. Remember: Sometimes people pretend to be someone they are not, and it’s hard to know if they are telling the truth.    Do you have friends in common? Are you from the same town? Don’t feel pressured to accept…, Be kind online, A kind message 💬 A smile 😀 A like 👍 Take the time to be kind online and make a big difference to someone’s day. #ENDviolence online.  Help a friend #StaySafeOnline  Post a video of you dancing to the rap with your real buddy on our page with #StaySafeOnline. Lucky few will get featured on our page. Visit http://bit.ly/2hWfOT9  

Every child deserves a fair start in his/her life and deserves adequate nutrition, education, sanitation, protection and health care. The campaign draws attention to the lives of many children who are deprived of these basic rights, often at times determined simply by where they are born. Every child should have a fair and equal chance in life,…, Every child deserves a #FairStart, 6.1 million children in India are out of school. 
(Source: SRI-IMRB Study for MHRD, Govt. of India, 2014)   Around 10 million children in India are engaged in work. (Census 2011)   Almost 39 per cent children under 5 in India are stunted in their growth and development. (RSOC 2013-14).   About 42 per cent of tribal children in India are stunted in…, Fair Start means that every child deserves a fair and equal chance in life, Fair Start means that every child deserves a fair and equal chance in life, irrespective of caste, ethnicity, gender, poverty, region or religion.  Every child deserves a fair start in his/her life and deserves adequate nutrition, education, sanitation, protection and health care. The campaign draws attention to the lives of many children who are…, #FairStart, Re-imagining #FairStart: What happens when a child is denied one?  Every child deserves a #FairStart in life. Ever wondered what happens to those who don't? This is their story, told by those like them. Watch it to ensure every child gets a fair start. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra on #FairStart  “To make change happen, a mind-shift…

UNICEF works with global institutions and development organizations to collectively advocate for rights of children.  The Government and UNICEF acknowledge the role of global institutions and development organisations for women and children, and others, as critical partners in implementing UNICEF work in India. Appropriate mechanisms are developed…

Campaign, Transforming India: The Journey from Swachh Bharat to a Cleaner Tomorrow In an extraordinary leap towards improved health and cleanliness, India's Swachh Bharat Mission has rewritten the narrative of sanitation and hygiene. This visionary initiative by the Government of India has brought essential sanitation facilities to millions, marking a…, Key facts, Bye Bye stinky Poo poster. Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission seeks to create ODF Plus villages – villages that sustain the gains made under phase I to ensure the ODF status of communities and improve the general cleanliness of rural and urban centres through solid and liquid waste management. Solid and liquid waste management includes the…, Together we can change India, As a citizen of India, I am proud of our country's rich and varied culture; we have a beautiful land. We want our sisters and brothers to survive, grow and develop as healthy individuals in a clean country. , Join the campaign, UNICEF has been supporting the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural) phase I since 2014, and now again under phase II, working with the Government to strategize and support ways forward for rural sanitation programming in the country. UNICEF India UNICEF India Display caption Show Original Caption Display caption Show Original Caption

The first years of life have a profound effect on a child’s future – on her brain development, her health, her happiness, her ability to learn in school, her well-being and even the amount of money she can earn as an adult. In this formative stage of life, a baby’s brain can form more than one million new brain connections every single second – a…, Building brains, building futures: A six-point call to action, The evidence is clear: Early childhood development must be a global and national priority. Governments have already pledged to achieve the early childhood development targets in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But they need to back up this pledge with action and place early childhood development at the top of their economic and political…, Eat.Play.Love Build your baby’s brain, Children everywhere deserve a healthy start in life and the chance to reach their full potential. When we invest in early childhood development, we invest in better educational outcomes, a more skilled future workforce, and economic growth. We know how much your support will drive momentum around this important topic, and we hope that you will…, UNICEF Parenting, UNICEF understands that every new parent has thousands of questions. That’s why we launched UNICEF Parenting : to support parents and caregivers who do the most important job in the world. UNICEF Parenting brings together some of the world’s leading baby experts to help parents raise healthy and happy children. Information parents can trust.…, Explore UNICEF’s work on early childhood development

Globally, UNICEF works with nearly 200 Goodwill Ambassadors to increase public awareness of the rights of children and women and UNICEF's work in protecting those rights. In the nearly 50 years since celebrities began working with UNICEF, they have helped positively influence government policies on behalf of children, publicize children's issues…

To inspire and gather the support of India’s 253 million adolescents towards the cause of children and young people, UNICEF India appoints Asian Games Gold medallist Hima Das as the country’s first ever Youth Ambassador today in New Delhi. Hima’s onboarding as a youth ambassador is part of a series of initiatives and events to advocate for a safe…

Madhuri Dixit is regarded as the most loved and admired heroines of all times in the Indian film industry. She is as well-known for the variety of movies that she’s worked in practically ruled the world of Bollywood and the hearts of millions of cine-goers – often overshadowing the male actors. Today, as a mother-of-two, Madhuri Dixit still wins…

Kareena Kapoor is a top Bollywood actor noted for playing a variety of characters across a range of film genres. She has received six Filmfare Awards and has firmly established herself as one of the highest-paid female actors of the Indian Film Industry. She has made valuable contributions to the industry as well as strongly involved in supporting…

Fondly called the “God of Cricket” or “Master Blaster,” Sachin Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time in the sport that is considered a national institution in India, cricket. But Tendulkar has many feathers to his cap. He has also been previously a member of parliament and has been involved in promoting and supporting…

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra is one of India’s most popular actresses with global following. She has won accolades internationally and is acknowledged for her acting prowess. Most importantly, she is an icon for youth across world, especially girls. For young Indian women, the actress symbolizes power and strength. Priyanka Chopra…