Page Press centre Latest news and updates from UNICEF Read our latest news and releases Press release 29 August 2023 Digicel and UNICEF give voice to Jamaica’s young people Press release 28 August 2023 UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on States to take action on children's rights and the environment, with a focus on climate change There is now guidance to States on how to uphold children's rights to a clean environment. Press release 23 August 2023 New Assessment Tools to benefit young people in the Child Diversion Programme For every child and adolescent to benefit from individualised intervention plans Press release 23 June 2023 UNICEF stands in solidarity with Jamaicans on National Day of Mourning for Children Protect the children of Jamaica and secure the future of the country by providing laws, resources and services that will support the vulnerable. Press release 21 June 2023 UNICEF calls on Government to reconsider proposed amendment to Child Care and Protection Act Amendment is contrary to Jamaica’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), will not contribute to public safety, and not supported by global evidence-base. Press release 25 May 2023 UNICEF and JCPD sign agreement to modernise social protection system Two organisations extend partnership to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities Press release 22 May 2023 Flow, UNICEF renew partnership supporting youth development Partnering since 2018 on U-Report, online safety and now youth skills Press release 10 May 2023 Project STAR and UNICEF sign MoU to boost youth skills Collaboration includes “FunDoo”, a WhatsApp-based chatbot, teaching life skills, to be provided via UNICEF’s U-Report social messaging service for youth Press release 22 April 2023 UNICEF Climate Action Advocates plant and distribute 200 trees to mark Earth Day Trees being planted in schools and communities in four parishes over the next two weeks Press release 20 April 2023 Latin America and the Caribbean sees record decline in routine childhood immunisation Jamaica urged to ensure full immunisation of children Press release 21 March 2023 U-Matter mental health chatline surpasses 2,000 sessions Press release 02 March 2023 ParentText Jamaica gains momentum More than 1,300 parents access mobile messaging service Prev 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next