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Adolescent health and development

Adolescentes junto a autoridades adultos exigiendo sus derechos
Press release
01 May 2023
UNICEF and the Government of Canada contribute to improve education and comprehensive health in high schools and to prevent violence and teenage pregnancy
desarrollo de habilidades fundamentales
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09 November 2022
Fundamental skills development
The steppingstones for a lifetime of learning and development.
Explainer
08 October 2022
Explore our resources
Access studies, orientation guides, articles and a variety of materials.
Xavier muestra la fotografía que le tomaron hace varios años en el Espacio para Adolescentes del Espacio de Apoyo Integral de Tulcán, Ecuador.
Report
30 September 2022
Programme Guidance for the Second Decade
Programming With and for Adolescents

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English (PDF, 13 MB)
Mi nombre es Samela, soy parte de la comunidad indígena Sateré-Mawé y vivo en Manaus. Hoy soy estudiante de biología, conozco mi cultura y mi pueblo, y creo que somos una extensión de la naturaleza: si ella muere, nosotros también.
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28 September 2022
Parenting of Adolescents
Effective parenting provides a powerful opportunity to influence adolescent development.
El 04 de octubre de 2021, un grupo de adolescentes se reúne en la ciudad de Antigua, Guatemala para discutir acciones a realizar de cara a la COP26.
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27 September 2022
Adolescent Development and Participation
Investing in adolescents and young people to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities
Niña leyendo en casa
Article
24 January 2022
What to do if you or your child gets sick with COVID-19
Tips on how to care for a sick person and protect others from being infected
A group of adolescents are sharing healthy snacks.
Report
16 December 2021
Regional U-Report poll on nutrition and physical activity
Voices of adolescents and youth from Latin America and the Caribbean on nutrition and physical activity in COVID-19 times.

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Spanish (PDF, 5 MB)
English (PDF, 4 MB)
#onmymind
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05 October 2021
Six effects of the pandemic on the mental health
Confined at home, isolated from friends, and confronted with loss, children and young people have faced increased risks to their mental health due to COVID
Andre [NAME CHANGED], 14, sits in the stands of a repurposed sports stadium in Carabayllo, a district in the north of Lima, Peru, while he waits for the time of his scheduled appointment to be seen at the Community Mental Health Centre that now occupies one of the buildings on the grounds.
News note
05 October 2021
Over US$30 billion is lost to economies in Latin America and the Caribbean each year due to youth mental health disorders
As COVID-19 continues to weigh down on children and their families across the region, UNICEF calls for urgent action to promote good mental health for every child.