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Charles Young, Jamaican Youth Ambassador for the UN General Assembly

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Press release
17 October 2025

Seville Golden Pre-School Benefits from Hopscotch Project

Collaboration underscores how partnerships can enrich and promote play-based learning
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Press release
17 October 2025

UNICEF and Partners Boost Jamaica’s Disaster Preparedness with WASH Shelter Kits

J$14.8M in essential supplies to strengthen shelter resilience across the island
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Press release
11 September 2025

Obesity exceeds underweight for the first time among school-age children and adolescents globally

One in 10 children worldwide living with obesity. Exposure to the marketing of ultra-processed foods found to be widespread
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Statement
23 May 2025

UNICEF Joins in Condemning Violent Incidents Against Women and Children

Calls for accelerated legislative reform and changes to cultural norms
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Press release
29 April 2025

Health Ministry and UNICEF unite for Vaccination Week Observance

HPV Campaign to be launched
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Press release
28 April 2025

Joint Statement: Celebrating a Healthier Future

Congratulations on the Cabinet Approval of the National School Nutrition Policy!
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Press release
26 March 2025

Modernising Jamaica’s Education System

Government of Jamaica and United Nations Launch Digital Transformation Initiative
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Statement
17 February 2025

Prioritize Child-Centered Policies for a Brighter Future

By Olga Isaza, Representative, UNICEF Jamaica
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Press release
12 February 2025

UNICEF Jamaica renews agreement with Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce as National Ambassador

Olympic sprinter to champion positive parenting and promote healthier and happier children as part of her work in Jamaica
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Press release
12 February 2025

UNICEF Jamaica renews agreement with Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce as National Ambassador

Olympic sprinter to champion positive parenting and promote healthier and happier children as part of her work in Jamaica
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Press release
23 December 2024

Child Rights Come Alive Through Art

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Press release
19 December 2024

Children in Communities Hardest Hit by Beryl Learn Life Skills

More than 2,000 students were reached through recovery interventions conducted shortly after the passage of Hurricane Beryl in July this year.
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