Press releases

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on states to take action in first guidance on children's rights and the environment, with a focus on climate

Today, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child published authoritative guidance to States on what they must do to uphold children’s right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

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UNESCO, UNICEF and ECLAC warn that at the current rate, Latin America and the Caribbean will not achieve the education goals set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

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COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX facility arrive in Peru

COVAX is a global initiative co-led by CEPI, GAVI, WHO and UNICEF to ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

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Minister of Education, UNICEF and partners hold first meeting of the Education Cannot Wait programme steering committee in Peru

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Education Cannot Wait approves US$ 27.2 million for Venezuelan refugees and host communities in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

These multi-year education in emergency and protracted crisis responses will reach over 350,000 refugee, migrant and host-community children and youth to ensure continued access to inclusive and equitable quality education

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UNICEF statement on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Peruvian youth meet with Canadian Senators and make their voices heard

Student leaders shared their stories and concerns about issues that affect them

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Adolescents: Leaders and presidential advisors

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UNICEF recommends the government of Peru to prioritize investment in children

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Marco Zunino is appointed UNICEF Ambassador in Peru

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Canadian Minister of Labour and Women meets with UNICEF in Peru

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Progress made for children in Peru, but equity gap remains visible, says UNICEF chief

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