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Child rights

Children attending a UNICEF #ENDviolence Townhall in the parish of Clarendon.

In historic first, children to address parliament on violence

Calling for more action on the eve of World Children's Day

Keino King, aged 10, addresses an #ENDviolence Townhall in Clarendon.

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For more than 70 years, UNICEF has led the global fight for children’s rights. Join us to make a direct impact in the lives of children.

Schoolchildren in western Jamaica

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Get to know UNICEF Jamaica

Children's Townhall end violence

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Get in contact with UNICEF Jamaica

Charles Young, Jamaican Youth Ambassador for the UN General Assembly

Press centre

Latest news and updates from UNICEF

Photograph of a male student outside Hazard Primary School in Clarendon, Jamaica

What we do

How UNICEF works to promote and fulfill the rights of children

Photograph of students at Lethe Primary School

Children in Jamaica: Overview 2019

Every child has an equitable chance in life.

UNICEF & JFJ partner to protect children in state care

Launching a comprehensive study examining the state care landscape in Jamaica

Photograph of Rhyim Roach walks to school at Holy Family Primary in Parade Gardens, Kingston, a school supported by UNICEF partner Fight for Peace. He has since graduated and entered high school.

Fiscal Expenditure on Services for Children in Jamaica

This study has been commissioned by the Government of Jamaica and UNICEF.

Photograph of a mother and her two children

Directory of Services for Children

Here, you will find a comprehensive listing of agencies serving children, parents and families in Jamaica.