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Charles Young, Jamaican Youth Ambassador for the UN General Assembly

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Statement
26 October 2025

At least 1.6 million children at risk as Hurricane Melissa moves through the Caribbean

UNICEF and partners have pre-positioned life-saving supplies and stand ready to provide support to the families in affected areas across the region
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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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