Intro, For over 70 years, UNICEF has collected records, items and artifacts that document our story protecting the rights of children everywhere, especially the most disadvantaged. Our archives capture UNICEF’s global field operations – from our founding in the aftermath of World War II through today – that help children survive, thrive and fulfil their…, Preserving our heritage, The UNICEF Archives preserves and provides public access to information and materials related to our work for children around the world. It further serves as a resource for those interested in researching the evolution of UNICEF and our collaboration with national and global partners in government, civil society and the private sector.  In…, Where to find us, The UNICEF Archives is housed in 3,000 cubic feet of space in our New York Headquarters. Many other materials are also available at our field and country offices , which can be contacted locally for any archives-related inquiries., Spotlight on the New York Archives, A representative selection of archival materials available at the UNICEF New York Headquarters Stories: Biographies, correspondence and information on people who have helped steer UNICEF through history. Executive Board documents: Documents from the Office of the Secretary of the Executive Board available in digital and original paper format (1946…, Contact us, Contact us, E-mail:  unicefarchives@unicef.org Address: 3 United Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017

GENEVA/NEW YORK, 15 July 2020 – The World Health Organization and UNICEF warned today of an alarming decline in the number of children receiving life-saving vaccines around the world. This is due to disruptions in the delivery and uptake of immunization services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data by WHO and UNICEF , these…

This brief explains the ‘what’, ‘how’ and ‘why’ of the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme’s technical support and advocacy for evidence- and rights-based legislative and policy reform, and public financing to end child marriage through seven steps. Download file (PDF, 379,51 KB)

Responding to the need for more learning, exchange and guidance on how to address child marriage in the humanitarian-development continuum, the UNFPA UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage convened 30 experts at a consultation on child marriage in humanitarian settings in Amman, Jordan on 4–5 February 2020. This report is a summary of the…

This joint report is issued annually by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, UNICEF, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization. It presents the latest estimates on food insecurity, hunger and malnutrition at the global and regional levels. The 2020…, FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION IN THE WORLD THE STATE OF TRANSFORMING FOOD SYSTEMS FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHY DIETS THAILAND. Floating market on a canal in Bangkok, where local boats are laden with fresh food. COVER PHOTOGRAPH ©Mint Images This flagship publication is part of THE STATE OF THE WORLD series of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the…

Rome, 13 July 2020 – More people are going hungry, an annual study by the United Nations has found. Tens of millions have joined the ranks of the chronically undernourished over the past five years, and countries around the world continue to struggle with multiple forms of malnutrition. The latest edition of the State of Food Security and…

Schools reopening after COVID-19-related closures are taking a range of precautions to keep children safe

Young people in rural Damascus are making face masks for children and families

Young people are supporting a call centre sharing information on how to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

NIKOZI, Georgia – Mate’s face is beaming as he shows off his climbing trophies. “I’m really good at it. Sometimes even better than my brother. Look how many prizes I’ve won,” he says, gesturing towards the collection of shiny awards in a corner of his home in the village of Nikozi.   Mate and his older brother Giorgi cleaned up in the local…