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COVID-19: Guidance for the reopening of schools

Learn about the guidelines and considerations that authorities in more than 20 countries in the region have established for the return to school after the COVID-19 pandemic

Protocols and guidelines for the reopening of schools
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Stories and news from the region

A nurse prepares vaccines during a vaccination day supported by UNICEF in Venezuela.
Statement
03 February 2021
Remarks by Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, at briefing on COVAX publishing interim distribution forecast
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A mother and her child receive nutritional supplements and information at a school in Petare, Venezuela.
News note
28 January 2021

Nutrition crisis looms as more than 39 billion in-school meals missed since start of pandemic – UNICEF and WFP

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Niña escuela cerrada
Statement
12 January 2021

Children cannot afford another year of school disruption

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Abhivyakti (10) always wears a mask when leaving home.
Article
Travelling with your family during COVID-19

Tips and advice for protecting your family when you’re away from home

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Article
Protection of teenagers' mental health during COVID-19

6 strategies for teens facing a new (temporary) normal.

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Sharon, de 6 años, desinfecta los zapatos de su mamá, al entrar a su casa en Ciudad de Guatemala.
Article
Tips to help keep the COVID-19 virus out of your home

From doing laundry to preparing meals — every day measures to help protect your family

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UNICEF’s work

In Latin America and the Caribbean UNICEF works in 36 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

Discover UNICEF's work for every child in this region.

Every Child Survives and Thrives

Survive and thrive

Every Child Learns

Education

Every Child is Protected from Violence and Exploitation

Child protection

Every Child has an Equitable Chance in Life

Social policy

Every Child Lives in a Clean and Safe Environment

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For Every Child, Results

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Gender

Gender

Inclusion

Inclusion

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One Generation
Photo Essay
One Planet, #OneGeneration

Young activists mobilize for climate action

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Education on hold Hero
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Education on hold

COVID-19: A generation of children in Latin America and the Caribbean are missing out on schooling

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Discover Plan 12
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Plan 12 - Learn to transform

A plan created by and for young people to develop and put into practice 12 transferable skills for today's changing world.

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Learning At Home | Join the Challenge

Stuck at home? Play and learn with your kids. And share your games and activities with other parents.

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RIGHT RUNNER

Rise up and be heard!

Reaching the top of the mountain won’t be easy, but it’ll be an epic
adventure that will take you on a journey to fight for every kid’s rights!
Are you ready?

> Download the game app here <

Testimonials

"This game is an excellent and vital educational tool. It’s diverse and every child can see themselves reflected in it. It provides children with a chance to learn and be the hero of their own story."
ꟷ Alexa B. (14 years old)

"The learnt a lot without realizing it was teaching them. That’s what makes Right Runner so powerful and important."
ꟷ Bárbara M. (14 years old)

"It was a fun and creative way that not only entertained me but helped me understand the basics of children’s rights."
ꟷ Diego M. (15 years old)

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