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 Report The Economic Cost of Conflict in North East Nigeria A study to estimate the economic cost of the conflict in North East Nigeria, with a specific focus on violence and grave violations against children. See the full report Article Mentor mothers help prevent Mother-to-Child HIV transmission Liatu dedicates her life to assisting HIV-positive mothers in surviving and giving birth to HIV-negative children. Read the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 27 September 2023 UNICEF Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Unprecedented Diphtheria Outbreak, Urges Urgent Vaccination Visit the page Article Vaccines: The Shield Against Nigeria's Diphtheria Heartbreak Amid Nigeria's diphtheria outbreak, healthcare workers like Dr. Salma Suwaid are on the frontline emphasizing the lifesaving value of vaccines for children. Read the story Article In Ngala, parents champion education and hope A parenting session is setting the agenda for education and wellbeing for vulnerable children in Ngala, northeast Nigeria Read the story Article Hauwa, the Goldmother After the death of his mother in Ngala, northeast Nigeria, a malnourished baby from a displaced family is nursed back to health by his stepmom. Read the story Article Hussaina– A child rights advocate inspiring change in Briyel With support from the British Government’s MINA project in northeast Nigeria, community mobilizers are addressing child malnutrition in their communities. Read the story Article How 1.5 million girls in Nigeria found their way to school GEP3, a collaboration between Nigeria, UNICEF and the UK's FCDO, increased girls' school enrollment, closed the gender gap, and improved learning outcomes. Read the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 06 September 2023 Conflict in Northeast Nigeria: A $100 Billion Economic Crisis and a Lost Generation, Warns UNICEF Visit the page Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 02 September 2023 Federal Ministry of Education and UNICEF Celebrate 500,000 Registered Users on the Nigeria Learning Passport Visit the page Article From Cultivation to Empowerment: A Health Journey In this tale of resilience and enlightenment, Aishatu and her husband, Abubakar discovered the transformative power of knowledge for child nutrition. Read the story Article Empowering Adolescents: An Inclusive Policy-Making Journey Hanifa Muhammed calls on all leaders, policy-makers, and stakeholders to create a future where Nigerian adolescents thrive. Read the story Press release 3D9EA723-DA22-4F94-B00E-91AA14D9685C@1x Created with sketchtool. 30 August 2023 UNICEF Nigeria Welcomes Cobhams, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu as UNICEF Champions Visit the page Article From passion to action: Meet Abdulkadir Abdulkadir Ahmed, sparking change for Nigerian youth through Street2School and DigiUpNorth. 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
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