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The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index 2023 Study is a collaboration between the Institute for Youth Research Malaysia (IYRES) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia. It provides a helpful snapshot for policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to understand the mental health landscape of Malaysian youth.…

UNICEF commends the government’s welcome steps to not proceed with proposed amendments relating to Malaysia-born stateless children, and foundlings. This decision reflects a responsiveness to public concerns and underscores a commitment to upholding the rights and welfare of vulnerable populations, especially children. UNICEF acknowledges and…

World Children’s Day is a global day of action for children by children. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 that outlines the fundamental rights of every child. The annual celebration on 20 th November highlights critical issues affecting children’s lives and supports the engagement of…, Voices of Children in Parliament, See how the children prepared for the biggest UNICEF event of the year here . More information on the Voices of Children event in Parliament  here . View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNICEF Malaysia (@unicefmalaysia)   Children are rocking Parliament today! On the agenda: 📸An exhibition on child rights 📃Speeches from young people on…, Picture My Rights: A Shot at Life, Picture My Rights invited young people to express their views about children’s rights and issues that matter to them through the medium of a photo. Congratulations to grand prize winners Airiena Batrisyia Binti Anuar Kamal (16) and Afiq Bin Sharkawi (16) for the 13-17 age category and Irfan Bin Sharkawi (18) and Tanzina Khan (23) for the 18-24 age…, Kick for Inclusion,   JDT FC and UNICEF join forces to advocate for an inclusive world for all children. Through Yayasan JDT, 70 children with and without disabilities aged seven to 17 participated in a football clinic together. The Kick for Inclusi⚽n #KidsTakeOver football clinic coaching was conducted by trained JDT Academy youth with the aim to engage ALL children…, Young Leaders' Showcase, Themed 'Embracing the Future', UNICEF Young Leaders showcased the social projects they have been working on for the past year, and to engage youth and stakeholders in conversation on the topics of interest to them.  Learn more about the UNICEF Young Leaders' Programme  here .   Today, we partied with some awesome young people at the Young Leader's…, #GoBlue, Stadium Malaysia turned blue to commemorate World Children's Day Terima kasih @StadiumMalaysia 🤩💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 https://t.co/TeYSntXYdb — UNICEF Malaysia (@myUNICEF) November 21, 2023  

This year is poised to break temperature records, underscoring the world’s failure to meet commitments to the 2015 Paris Agreement, aiming to limit the rise in global temperature to below 1.5oC. The stakes are high, with over 1 billion children’s lives in jeopardy due to the climate crisis. Recognizing the urgent need for action, young people…, Young People Effecting Real Change, Last month, in the lead up to COP28, we organized the COP28 Youth Aspirations Dialogue, a collaborative event between the European Union Delegation to Malaysia and the Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL). This dialogue was youth-led and culminated in the handover of youth aspirations for COP28 to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and…, Climate action every day!, Beyond COP28, lasting climate action lies in the transformative actions that resonate in the everyday lives of communities worldwide. Real change means taking concrete actions that benefit everyone. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, we want to ensure that no one is left behind in the pursuit of a better, more inclusive, healthier…

For almost seven decades now, World Children’s Day has been celebrated every 20 th of November as a day of action for children, by children. It's the perfect date for everyone to come together and advocate for children's rights, raise awareness about challenges, celebrate achievements, promote international cooperation, and mobilize resources to…

Kuala Lumpur, 20 November 2023 – “School should be a starting point for children with disabilities and without disabilities to learn together so we have an inclusive society for all” said Justin Choy, 12 years old, a blind student from Sekolah Kebangsaan Klang in his speech during the World Children’s Day event in Parlimen Malaysia that was…

Multimedia content available to download here . KUALA LUMPUR, 3 November 2023 – Almost a month into the escalation of hostilities, more than 400 children are killed or injured daily. Almost every child in the Gaza Strip has been exposed to deeply distressing events and trauma, marked by widespread destruction, relentless attacks, displacement, and…

The Youth-Led Action Initiative, The UNICEF Adolescents and Youth team launched the Youth-Led Action Initiative to support young people in becoming change-makers. This initiative encourages young individuals to take proactive steps towards change by demanding "a seat at the table" and by actively participating in their own lives and communities. We aim to empower young people to…, Meet the Malaysian Youth Advocacy Champions, Khairiah Hannah, Khairiah Hannah is a 17-year-old Malaysian with a deep passion for Mental Health Awareness. She regularly engages in various initiatives with NGOs (including participation in the UNICEF Young Leaders Programme) with an aim to create positive change in the field of mental health. Her approach is interesting and realistic; seeking to amplify the…, Benjamin Chay, Benjamin Chay is a compassionate, medical student aspiring to become a psychiatrist. A student of the International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, this enthusiastic and sociable 18-year-old enjoys great conversations with like-minded individuals discussing and exploring tales and stories of passion. Benjamin is eager to begin working with his…, Leo Shu Min, Leo Shu Min is a Youth- Environment Facilitator at the United Nations Development Programme Malaysia. In her role, she leads the Youth Environment Living Labs (YELL) programme, focusing on empowering youth to actively participate in addressing climate change through innovative community engagement programs and educational initiatives. She is…, Aidil Iman, Aidil Iman is a 24-year-old climate justice activist based in Malaysia whose areas of advocacy focus on youth empowerment, green politics, and environmental justice. Aidil founded his own environmental movement called Kolektif Iklim which aims to synergise the intersection of climate action and biodiversity protection. His activism led him to be a…, What’s Next?, Having participated in a week-long training with peers from the region,  the four Youth Advocacy Champions will be conducting trainings at community level to build the capacity of young people on advocacy in the coming months. The peer to peer approach aims to bridge the gap of learning, while actively adopting an experiential learning method. The…

On the 26 th of June, 2023, UNICEF and Sri Aman District Health Office (PKD) staff made their way to the Nanga Pelor Council Longhouse in Ulu Skrang, Sarawak, carrying medical equipment and medicine donated by the People of Japan through the Last One Mile support grant. The Sri Aman District Health Office (PKD) staff carried out health checks on…

Kota Kinabalu, 19 October 2023 - The region’s first symposium on social and behaviour change communication (SBCC), Asia Pacific SBCC Regional Symposium 2023 held at Sabah International Convention Centre, concluded today with unprecedented success. “It is heartening to see how the symposium, in just two days, managed to achieve its aim in…

Kota Kinabalu, 18 October 2023 - More than 150 professionals, experts and thought leaders from around the world gathered at Sabah International Convention Centre, here today for the region’s first symposium on the social and behaviour change communication (SBCC). The first Asia Pacific SBCC Regional Symposium 2023 is co-organised by UNICEF…

Petaling Jaya, 13 October 2023 – Petaling Jaya has been recognised as the first UNICEF Child Friendly City in Malaysia. To receive this recognition, the city demonstrated its commitment to advancing children’s rights while developing the city. “Our City of Petaling Jaya comprises of a rapidly aging society and this is all the more reason for its…