UNICEF in Nigeria We work to promote the rights of children in Nigeria. At this time, we are especially working with partners to prevent the spread of diseases. Learn how we are supporting children to reach their full potential. WHAT WE DO Page What you need to know about the coronavirus Latest updates and resources to help you protect yourself and your family from coronavirus Visit the page Article Young champions help support the COVID-19 response in Lagos Children become change champions within their communities as they help raise awareness on curbing the spread of the coronavirus Read the story Article Nigeria accounts for one of the highest stillbirth rates One stillbirth occurs every 16 seconds, according to first-ever joint UN estimates Read the story Press release 19 November 2020 UNICEF warns of a ‘lost generation’ as COVID-19 threatens to cause irreversible harm to children’s education, nutrition and well-being Visit the page Press release 11 November 2020 NCDC and UNICEF launch chatbot to combat COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria Visit the page Article Volunteers lead on contact tracing in hard-to-reach places As COVID-19 has overwhelmed the medical system, a group of volunteers is undertaking the task of slowing the disease’s spread within communities Read the story Article New survey reveals situation on access to WASH in Nigeria Findings show one-third of Nigerians drinks contaminated water and 46 million still practice open defecation Read the story Article Communities prepare for school re-opening UNICEF is working with partners across Nigeria to not only ensure that children get back to school, but also to make the schools safe Read the story Article Kano parents take responsibility for safe schools reopening In Kano, the Ja’en Mothers Association is purchasing supplies to make sure school is safe for students Read the story Article Children continue learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic Several months after schools were closed, state governments in north-west Nigeria, with support from UNICEF, are finding new ways to keep children learning Read the story Article We must get children back to learning A global joint op-ed by the EU and UNICEF on education for children Read the story Article Community resource persons fight childhood diseases Community Oriented Resource Persons, supported by UNICEF with funds from the EU, go house-to-house to identify children and women in need of urgent help Read the story Article Mobile medical teams save lives in hard-to-reach communities The EU-funded Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition Project outreach team provides health services to pregnant women and children in hard-to-reach communities Read the story Article COVID-19 Survivor Stories: “I was on oxygen for five days” COVID-19 has taught me to be much more careful in observing all precautions, such as handwashing, wearing a facemask and keeping physical distance Read the story Load more items Make a Difference Children need champions. Get involved, speak out or volunteer and give every child a fair chance to succeed. TAKE ACTION
Make a Difference Children need champions. Get involved, speak out or volunteer and give every child a fair chance to succeed. TAKE ACTION