UNICEF South Asia Staying and delivering for children If others are forced to step back, who's going to stay? I AM Featured Latest stories developed by ROSA Article On the road with Climate Cinema Witnessing youth voices and climate realities Go to UNICEF Nepal Blog post Protecting children from the cost of debt ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Read more Blog post No Child Should Lose Their Home to the Climate Crisis ㅤㅤㅤ Read more Article Lead Poisoning The silent threat stealing children’s futures in South Asia Read now Stories from across South Asia Article 10 emergencies that need more support in 2026 UNICEF is working around the clock to support children in emergencies, but more resources are desperately needed Go to UNICEF Global Article Dreaming Big: Dawa’s journey back to learning Across Nepal, Community Learning Centers (CLCs) are helping out-of-school children and adolescents get back on track with education and to stay safe. Read now Article Advika – Empowering Girls in a Unique Way Children, youth, parents, community member and government officials come together with UNICEF to end child marriage in Odisha Read now Article A tent full of dreams Maryam is reclaiming her right to learn and looking towards the future by continuing her education at a UNICEF Accelerated Learning Centre in Afghanistan Read now Latest news Statement 02 March 2026 Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, Sanjay Wijesekera, on the impact of renewed cross-border hostilities on children in Afghanistan and Pakistan Read now Statement 07 February 2026 UNICEF statement on attack in Islamabad, Pakistan Read now Statement 04 February 2026 ‘Deepfake abuse is abuse’ Read now Statement 03 February 2026 UNICEF statement on reported death and injury of children during attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan Read now Information hubs Page Parenting Centre The guidance parents and caregivers can trust to help give children the best start in life! Learn more Page Youth Centre Youth voice matters Learn more Page COVID-19 – Information Hub The latest COVID-19 news and resources, as well as tips to protect you and your family. Learn more Page Inside UNICEF South Asia Read the latest ideas from the people who work to make a difference for children in South Asia Learn more Children in South Asia South Asia is home to about 659 million children under 18 years of age - approximately 36 per cent of the total population. Learn More
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