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 Press release 23 September 2022 Over half a billion dollars pledged to tackle severe wasting since July in unprecedented international response to deepening child malnutrition crisis Visit the page Article School safety strategies bolster confidence in learning Despite threats of attacks, school safety skills are restoring confidence in school attendance among parents and stakeholders Read the story Article Nigeria's Polio Journey to Zero It's been three years now and Nigeria has not recorded a single case of wild polio. A network of frontline workers has been instrumental in achieving this. Read the story Article A widow’s way out Vocational support from UNICEF and the Norwegian Government is helping conflict-affected widows in north-east Nigeria enroll their children in school Read the story Article Paint parties support mental health in northeast Nigeria With support from UNICEF and the Norwegian Government, a teenager is deploying art therapy to help vulnerable children in north-east Nigeria. Read the story Article Cash transfer brings relief to communities in Kaduna State An anticipatory pilot intervention delivers cash grants to 5,000 households in flood-prone communities affected by flooding in the last 10 years in Kaduna Read the story Press release 26 August 2022 UNICEF and IHS Nigeria partner to expand access to oxygen for pneumonia and COVID-19 patients Visit the page Article Cash grants take out-of-school children back to school Cash grants are helping get more girls back to school through the Educate A Child(EAC) education partnership programme of the Education Above All Foundation Read the story Article Transforming communities for every child to thrive In Bauchi, a child-friendly cities initiative creates the platform for youths to lead the change in their communities Read the story Article People helping people Undaunted by insecurity and difficult environmental conditions, humanitarians keep the wheels of essential services running for conflict-affected children Read the story Press release 16 August 2022 The National Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with UNICEF launches the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey/ National Immunization Coverage Survey Report Visit the page Article Intergenerational solidarity for youth development To have a bigger impact on skilling for youth, the world needs to leverage the full potential of all generations. Read the story Press release 08 August 2022 UNICEF commends Kebbi State Government for enacting Child Protection Law, urges its full implementation Visit the page Article Stepping up for breastfeeding This World Breastfeeding Week, Markus Bulus’ service as a health worker highlights the roles of warm chain actors in promoting exclusive breastfeeding 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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