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 Press release 07 April 2021 Cobhams; West African musicians spread the word that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective Visit the page Press release 29 March 2021 Government of Japan announces grant to fight malnutrition in north-east Nigeria Visit the page Article Community leaders tackle COVID-19 vaccine skepticism To increase the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine in Lagos State, UNICEF is supporting community leaders to drive the campaign against vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria Read the story Article Female mechanic in Nigeria changes the gender narrative Societal expectations didn’t deter Sylvia Clement from becoming a borehole mechanic in Kaduna State Read the story Press release 22 March 2021 Nearly one third of Nigerian children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs - UNICEF Visit the page Article Pursuing the COVID-19 story: Nigerian journalists in the fro We need to recognize the risks our journalists face in doing their essential work Read the story Article A community works to end gender-based violence: Elizabeth’s She survived years of domestic violence at the hands of her husband and is now a leading voice for women and girls and a great support to the United Nations Read the story Press release 08 March 2021 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage due to COVID-19 – UNICEF Visit the page Press release 02 March 2021 COVID-19 vaccines shipped by COVAX arrive in Nigeria Visit the page Statement 02 March 2021 Statement from UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins on the release of abducted schoolgirls in Jangebe, Zamfara State Read now Press release 28 February 2021 Joint press statement by NPHCDA, WHO and UNICEF on the arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria Visit the page Statement 27 February 2021 Statement by UNICEF Nigeria Representative Peter Hawkins on the release of schoolboys in Kagara, Niger State Read now Statement 26 February 2021 Statement from Peter Hawkins, UNICEF Nigeria Representative, on school attack in Zamfara State, north-west Nigeria Read now 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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