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Bushra’s Path
“Every day is better than the last because of my mom,” says Bushra, a 16-year-old tenth grader in the Zaatari refugee camp. The strength and determination she carries today are the result of her mother’s resilience and unwavering support, which guided her through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Af...
Press release
Minister of Social Development Launches Automated Domestic Violence Case Management System
Minister of Social Development, H.E. Wafa Bani Mustafa, , launched the ceremony of the National Tracking System for Family Violence (TSFV), organized by the National Council for Family Affairs (NCFA) and in partnership with UNICEF. The system aims to enhance national prevention and response mechanisms for domestic...
News note
Listen to the Future: UNICEF Marks World Children’s Day
Amman, 21 November 2024, – Today UNICEF marked World Children’s Day at the Children’s Museum in Amman by unveiling the “Listen to the Future” children art exhibition. The exhibition highlighted children’s voices, dreams, and aspirations for a peaceful and sustainable future. The “Listen to the Future” exhibition p...
Article
UNICEF: A long-standing commitment in Jordan
AMMAN – From delivering urgent Humanitarian aid to Gaza to development programmes for local communities throughout the Kingdom, UNICEF’s efforts continue to address both immediate crisis and long-term needs in Jordan. In an in-depth interview with The Jordan Times, Phillipe Duamelle, UNICEF Representative to Jorda...
Article
Bullying: What is it and how to stop it
Watching your child experience the physical and emotional pain of bullying or cyberbullying is heartbreaking. Some parents are unsure where to begin to help protect their children from bullying and violence. Others may not know if their children are victims, bystanders or even perpetrators of harmful behaviours. Here are some tips on how to…, What is bullying?, You can usually identify bullying through the following three characteristics: inten...
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The science of play
Did you know your child’s brain develops more in the first three years of life than at any other time? That’s a lot of growing! The good news is that one of the best ways for you to support your child’s development is actually quite simple and fun for both of you. On the surface, play may seem like it’s all abo...
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Parenting tips for the first two years of life
Did you know that up to 75% of each meal goes to build your baby's brain? Or that over 80% of your baby’s brain is formed by the age of 3?* With every hug and every kiss, with every nutritious meal and game you play, you’re helping to build your baby’s brain. , Here are some tips to help give your child the best ...
Press release
UNICEF and partners celebrate inclusion and child rights on World Children’s Day
Videos and photos can be downloaded here . , AMMAN, 20 November 2022, – Events are taking place across Jordan today to celebrate World Children’s Day - UNICEF’s annual day in support of the realization of children’s rights - with a special focus this year on inclusion for every child. World Children’s Day, which ...
Article
Violence Against Children
The right of children to be protected from violence is enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, yet one billion children are subjected to some form of emotional, physical, or sexual violence every year; one child dies from violence every five minutes. In Jordan, more than 40% of the population is under the age of 18, that is more…, 50 per cent, of children were physically abused by parents/legal guardians, school teachers, administ...
Report
National Study on Violence Against Children in Jordan
This study aims to shed light on societal practices and trends relating to violence against children, and to provide relevant data, which will help build an integrated picture of violence against children in Jordan and contribute to determining the requirements of the child and family protection system for the com...
Press release
World Children’s Day goes virtual in Jordan during COVID-19
AMMAN, 20 November 2020, — World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s annual day of action for children by children, will be celebrated online across Jordan today as the event goes virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights will include a day of fun, live events for children and their parents on social media, including ...
Article
Youth in Jordan speak up for their rights
Embedded video follows, In the lead up to World Children's Day and to celebrate 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF teams travelled from north to south of Jordan to listen to young people speak on the issues most impacting their lives and to hear their solutions., From these consultations involving 250 young people, here is their call for action - in their own words:, , Climate Change, We are the voices asking why hum...