NEW YORK, 19 November 2020, – UNICEF warned in a new report today of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year. Released ahead of World Children’s Day, Averting a Lost COVID Generation is the first UNICEF report to comprehensively outline the dire and growing consequences for children as the pandemic drags on. It…, learn, , including by closing the digital divide. Guarantee access to, nutrition, and, health services, and make, vaccines, affordable and available to every child. Support and protect the mental health of children and young people and bring an end to abuse, gender-based violence and neglect in childhood. Increase access to, safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, and address, environmental degradation and climate change., Reverse the rise in, child poverty, and ensure an inclusive recovery for all. Redouble efforts to protect and support children and their families living through, conflict, disaster and displacement., “This World Children’s Day, we are asking governments, partners and the private sector to listen to children and prioritize their needs,” Fore said. “As we all reimagine the future and look ahead toward a post-pandemic world, children must come first.”, In Nepal,, to mark World Children’s Day on 20 November, and highlight the issues around children’s and young people’s wellbeing, UNICEF Nepal will host a virtual children’s parliamentary session and a virtual festival of visions and voices of young people. In addition, UNICEF Nepal is launching a mental health campaign ‘Ma Chhu Ni’ to help to build an allyship among young people.         Of particular…, report will go live at 00.01 GMT 19 November here: https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/six-point-plan-protect-children For the UNICEF survey on disruptions to child services due to COVID-19 across 148 countries from 17 August to 17 September, click here . The data used for the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among children and adolescents under…

Skill formation and human capital accumulation are a lifetime process, and quality early childhood education and development (ECED) is critical for ensuring that children get a head start in this process. Robust quality ECED helps children build a strong foundation to acquire key cognitive and socio-emotional skills. It helps launch children on…

कोरोना भाइरस (कोभिड –१९)को महामारीका कारण दिनभरी घरमा बस्न बाध्य बालबालिकालाई विद्यालयमा सिकाइने कुरा अहिले अभिभावकले घरमै सिकाउनु पर्ने अवस्था आइपरेको छ । कक्षा एक भन्दा माथिका लागि पाठ्यक्रम तथा पाठ्यपुस्तक भएका हुनाले के सिकाउने प्रष्ट छ । तर पूर्व प्राथमिक कक्षाका बालबालिकाका लागि पाठ्यपुस्तक आवश्यक नपर्ने हुँदा यी बालबालिकाले के सिक्नुपर्छ…, के हो पूर्व प्राथमिक कक्षा, ?, २०५८ सालको शिक्षा ऐनको सातौ संशोधन अनुसार एक वर्षे पूर्व प्राथमिक शिक्षालाई नेपाल सरकारले मान्यता दिएको देखिन्छ । २०७५ सालको अनिवार्य तथा निःशुल्क शिक्षा सम्बन्धी बनेको विधेयकमा चार वर्ष (४८ महिना) पूरा गरेका बालबालिकालाई कक्षा एकमा प्रवेश गर्नुभन्दा अगाडि दिइने एक वर्ष अवधिको शिक्षालाई पूर्व प्राथमिक कक्षा अथवा प्रारम्भिक बालविकास तथा शिक्षा…, पूर्व प्राथमिक कक्षाका बालबालिकालाई के सिकाउने, ?, प्रारम्भिक बालविकास दिग्दर्शनमा बालबालिकालाई कक्षाकोठामा के र कसरी सिकाउने बारे लेखिएको हुनाले, बालबालिका घरमा नै रहेको हालको अवस्थामा, प्रारम्भिक बाल सिकाइ तथा विकास मापदण्ड (२०६८), सहयोगी हुन्छ । यस मापदण्डको एउटा प्रमुख उद्देश्य, कलिला बालबालिकाको स्याहार तथा सिकाइमा संलग्न अभिभावकहरू, प्रारम्भिक बाल विकास सम्बन्धी विज्ञहरू तथा सबै समुदायका सदस्यहरूको बीचमा यी बालबालिकाबाट के कस्ता जायज अपेक्षा गर्न सकिन्छ र ती कसरी पूरा गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने बारे साझा छलफलका लागि एउटा साधन बनाउनु पनि हो । मापदण्ड  निर्माणका लागि…, (, १) शारीरिक विकास, यस क्षेत्रले बालबालिकाको शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य तथा दैनिक क्रियाकलापमा संलग्न हुने क्षमतालाई समेट्दछ । शारीरिक विकासमा हासिल गर्नु पर्ने मापदण्डहरूः शरीरका स्थूल अंगहरूको तन्दुरूस्ती तथा समन्वयको प्रदर्शन गर्दछन् । शुक्ष्म मांसपेशीय अंगहरूको समन्वय र संचालन गर्न सक्षम छन् । आँखा र औंलाको समन्वय गरी देखाउन सक्षम छन । विविध सामग्री / वस्तुहरूको ठीक…, (२) सामाजिक तथा सम्वेगात्मक विकास, यस क्षेत्रले बालबालिकाहरूको सौहार्दपूर्ण तथा सकारात्मक सम्बन्ध बनाउने क्षमता जसले गर्दा उनीहरू घरपरिवार, विद्यालय र समुदायमा राम्ररी घुलमिल हुन सक्ने हुन्छन् । साथै यस क्षेत्रले बालबालिकाहरूको सम्वेगात्मक सन्तुलन कायम गरी सिकाई तथा ज्ञान हासिल गर्ने कार्यमा संलग्न हुने क्षमतालाई पनि समेट्दछ ।  This image shows an illustration of a family cleaning…, (३) बौद्धिक विकास, यस क्षेत्रले भौतिक तथा सामाजिक परिवेशबारे ज्ञान हासिल गर्ने तथा सो बारे विचार गर्न सक्ने क्षमतालाई समेट्दछ । विशेषतः यस क्षेत्रले बालबालिकाहरूको वरिपरीको वातावरणमा उपलब्ध सामानहरू, संस्था र रङ आदिबारेको ज्ञानलाई समेट्दछ । This image shows an illustration of children doing different activities बौद्धिक विकासमा हासिल गर्नु पर्ने मापदण्डहरूः खोज तथा…,  , (४) भाषिक विकास, यस क्षेत्रले बालबालिकाहरूको भाषिक ज्ञान, भाषाको बुझाई तथा प्रयोग गर्ने क्षमता जस्तो कि पढाइ र लेखाइ सीपका साथै प्रभावकारी रूपमा आफ्नो भनाइ ब्यक्त गर्ने क्षमतालाई समेट्दछ । भाषिक विकासमा हासिल गर्नु पर्ने मापदण्डहरूः अरूले बोलेको कुरा सुन्न र ठीकसँग जवाफ दिन सक्छन् ।  सजिला वाक्यहरूको प्रयोग गर्दै बोल्न सक्छन् ।  बालबालिकाहरूले एक अर्का तथा…, (५) साँस्कृतिक विकास, माथि उल्लेखित विविध साँस्कृतिक राष्ट्रिय मूल्य मान्यतालाई सम्बोधन गर्न तथा राष्ट्रको साँस्कृतिक सम्पदाको जगेर्नाका लागि यो क्षेत्र समावेश गरिएको छ । साँस्कृतिक विकासमा हासिल गर्नु पर्ने मापदण्डहरूः विभिन्न व्यक्तिहरूको आ–आफ्नै आवश्यकता तथा फरक–फरक संस्कृति हुन्छन् भन्ने बुझ्ने छन् र तिनीहरूको आदर गर्ने छन् ।  बालबालिकाहरूले हामी नपाली हौं भन्ने…

Young children love to play together, but with the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, playdates with friends and games with large groups are sadly not safe ideas. Physical distancing is a responsible way to protect ourselves and others, but for little ones learning about the world around them and connecting with their peers through…, We hope you have fun with the activities below and remember that all these activities can be enjoyed by both girls and boys!, Babies 0-9 months, This image shows an illustration of a mother on the floor with her child pointing at their pet cat, Peek-a-boo!, All you need to play this game is your hands and a sweet voice. Sit with your baby, raise your hands (or a piece of cloth) to cover your face, then remove them and say “peek-a-boo!” Your little one will delight at watching you disappear and reappear. As your baby gets older, she will start playing back with you., See and say, Point to different things around the house while naming and describing them. “See the cat? That’s an orange cat.” This will help to build his language skills while strengthening your bond., Family band, Sing songs with your baby and create musical instruments from safe objects you find around the house. For example, put buttons or beads inside of an empty bottle to make a shaker and secure it well. Music helps with sensory development, and holding the shaker is great for motor skills. The most important part is to get creative and – of course –…, The body game, Name your baby’s body parts and point to them to help teach her their names. “Where is baby’s nose? There it is!” You can point to your own as well to help her make the connection between the two: “Where is mommy’s nose? Here it is!”      , Toddlers 1-2 years, Box car, Find an empty box/carton and place your child in it safely with some soft blankets to keep her comfortable. Then, pull the box around while making car noises: “vroom vroom!” She will have fun zipping around the house in her new go mobile (and you’ll get some exercise, too!). If space is limited, you can still have the same effect by moving the box…, Kitchen drummer, Turn over safe, shatter-proof bowls, pots and pans to make a set of drums straight from your kitchen. For drumsticks, grab some wooden spoons. Your little rock star will keep himself entertained exploring all the different sounds he can make. This game is also great for helping him develop his fine-motor skills., Free draw, Give your baby some crayons and paper and let him draw away! This will allow your child to unleash his creativity and enjoy independent, creative play. When he’s done, talk to him about the different colours he used., Ball pass, Grab a soft ball and roll it back and forth with your toddler. This back-and-forth play is great for confidence building and teaches her that you will respond to her actions. To make it even more fun, try adding in another ball and talk to her about the one she chooses. This image shows a young child playing music with spoons and dishes     , Pre-school children 3-4 years, This image shows a father and a young child playing dress up with a funny shawl and paper boat hat, Dress up, Grab some different fabrics and clothing and encourage your little one to make a pretend costume out of what you have. Then, play a game together based on what he chooses. Who knows what adventures you’ll have!, “I’m going to catch you!”, Play the “I’m going to catch you!” game around the house by playfully chasing your child around your living space. If she has a lot of energy, this will help her to get it all out. You may need to join her for a nap yourself when you’re done., Name that noise, Make different animal noises and have him guess which animal you’re pretending to be. Encourage taking turns and let him make some noises too while you guess. This is a great opportunity to teach him more about the animals you each choose, too., Toddler challenge, Toddlers love to be given challenges as they are growing more physically coordinated. Ask your child “Can you lift your arm? Can you touch your hands to your toes?” Using the names of her body parts in context helps her learn, and let’s her show you what she can do!    , Young children 5-8 years, Obstacle race, Create an obstacle course using furniture, pillows, and toys – anything safe and soft. Show him how to move through it and have him try to go through as fast as he can. Time him, and try to get him to beat his record every time he goes through!, Wash away!, Grab some toys that can safely go in the water, fill up a bucket and let the fun begin. Encourage her to “wash” her toys by dunking them and playing with them in the water and then cleaning them off with a soft cloth., Make believe, Have him take the lead and encourage him to come up with a make-believe scenario. Follow along with his instructions and ask him questions about the world he has created., Build-a-snack, Have your child help you prepare a snack for the family and challenge her to use as many colours as she can. Grab some healthy options and have her lay them out on a plate in a design she likes. She’ll be proud of her delicious creation. This image shows a father and daughter making snacks together, Article by Mandy Rich, Digital Content Writer, UNICEF, Illustrations: Promina Shrestha, This image shows a mother pulling her child in a box that has been made to look like a car

Saptari, Nepal: Nisha Timsina from Kanchanrup Municipality in Saptari District recalls a time when she felt extremely helpless. “I often heard about incidents of violence and sexual abuse of children, mainly girls,” she says. “Even though these reports shook me, I didn’t think there was anything I could do.” In 2013, however, Nisha heard about a…

NEW YORK, 18 November 2019 –, There have been historic gains overall for the world’s children since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted 30 years ago. However, many of the poorest children are yet to feel the impact, according to The Convention on the Rights of the Child at a Crossroads , a new report released today. Part of commemorations marking the 30 th…, Poverty, discrimination and marginalization continue to leave millions of the most disadvantaged children at risk:, Armed conflicts, rising xenophobia and the global migration and refugee crisis all have a devastating impact on global progress., Children are physically, physiologically and epidemiologically most at risk of the impacts of the climate crisis:, Rapid changes in climate are spreading disease, increasing the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, and creating food and water insecurity. Unless urgent action is taken, the worst for many children is yet to come., Although more children are immunized than ever before, a slowdown in immunisation coverage rates over the past decade is threatening to reverse hard-won gain in children’s health:, Measles vaccination coverage has stagnated since 2010, contributing to a resurgence of the deadly disease in many countries. Almost 350,000 cases of measles were recorded in 2018, more than double the total in 2017., The number of out-of-school children has stagnated and learning outcomes for those in school remain poor:, Globally, the number children who are not in primary level has remained static since 2007. Many of those who are in school are not learning the basics, let alone the skills they need to thrive in today’s economy. To accelerate progress in advancing child rights, and to address stagnation and backsliding in some of these rights, the report calls…

In November 2019, the world marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly adopting the Convention on the Rights of the Child. To commemorate this occasion, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore has written  this open letter  to the world’s children. The letter describes the enormous progress that the international…

KATHMANDU, 6 September 2019, – Yesterday, the Honorable Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration Mr Lal Babu Pandit, declared the Kanchanrup Municipality as the first child-friendly municipality in Province 2, and the third child-friendly municipality in Nepal after federalism. A child-friendly municipality embodies the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of…

This year, we’re celebrating, 30 years since world leaders made a promise to all children, , everywhere, to protect and fulfill their rights, by adopting the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child. Although great strides have been made in these past decades in protecting and promoting the rights of children, the truth is that children’s rights continue to be threatened daily. There are still too many children being left behind.…, “My Childhood.”, These films are expected to capture diverse points-of-view, offering insight into the minds, experiences and inner lives of young people, as well as sensitizing participants, in the process, about their own right to a safe, happy childhood. Selected films will be broadcast via UNICEF Nepal’s website and social media channels. In addition, best…, GUIDELINES:, Filmmakers must be between the ages of, 14 to 18., The entire film must have been, conceived and created, by the young filmmaker with minimal input from adults, although adult supervision is recommended. Please fill and submit this, application form, . Film length should be between, 1 to 5 minutes, , can be in Nepali, English, or any local language. If in local language, please provide a, list of subtitles in Nepali/English, . All submissions and queries are to be emailed to, unicefnepal@gmail.com, Proof of age, is required – along with your submissions, please provide a scanned copy of a valid, birth certificate or national ID, ., Proof of consent, is required – please fill the UNICEF Consent Form.pdf, attached consent form, , and have it signed by a parent or guardian and send us the scanned copy along with your film. All films should be received by, midnight 17 October 2019 (30 Asoj 2076),