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Early childhood development

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Early learning and early childhood development

We work to ensure that all children, especially the most vulnerable, achieve their developmental potential and are ready for primary school.

Jisha, 3, pictured outside their home

13 February 2023

Growing up during COVID-19

How parents can help children catch up on missed moments

Afriahok Naurin, 1, is held by her father, Nurul Haque, 31, outside their home

19 January 2023

The power of play - from the moment your baby is born

Tips for parents to help children grow through play

Regional director, George Laryea-Adjei

17 January 2023

Investment in children’s development in early years is the foundation for sustained economic development: RIS-UNICEF

Supporting Learning and Well-Being of Young Children with Disabilities at Home

11 October 2022

Supporting Young Children with Disabilities at Home

This guidance aims at supporting the well-being and learning of young children with disabilities through creating a conducive learning environment at home.

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Supporting Learning and Well-being of Young Children with Disabilities at Home (PDF, 1 MB)

SPelden

20 September 2021

Scaling up actions to give every child the best start

How providing home-based kits for preschoolers is helping children learn through play.

Sharif

11 February 2021

Ensuring access to life-saving health services for children

UNICEF’s continued support to the health sector to ensure the continuation of essential services for children during COVID-19

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01 September 2020

Convention on the Rights of the Child

Comprehensive overview of the 8 focus areas of the Convention on the Rights of the Child over the past 30 years

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Convention on the Rights of the Child - Celebrating 30 years in South Asia 1989-2019 (PDF, 6 MB)

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Valuable tips and advice from the education expert at UNICEF

Why is it important to ensure that younger children (preschoolers) continue their early learning at home despite centre closures?

A father lifting up his young daughter and smiling

Nurturing, loving and protecting

On Father’s Day, meet Yogesh and Ganesh. These loving young fathers from Maharashtra are now more involved in the day-to-day activities of their children.