UNICEF works to safeguard the right of all children to a safe and clean environment both in times of stability and crisis. Under Goal Area 4 of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2018–2021, programming is grouped under five output areas: water supply, sanitation, disaster risk reduction, children in urban settings and environmental sustainability. In each…, Global Annual Results Report 2019 GOAL AREA 4 Every child lives in a safe and clean environment Cover image: © UNICEF/UN0339415/Frank Dejongh Hasenat, a seven-year-old girl washing her hands at the playground of the Sayef High School in Faizabad, Afghanistan, says: “I want to become a doctor to treat the children” Expression of thanks: © UNICEF/…

UNICEF and partners are providing shelter, protection and guidance for South Sudanese refugees

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In 2019, UNICEF procured $3.826 billion in goods and services for children in 150 countries and areas. The 2019 Supply Annual Report highlights how UNICEF scaled up its supply and logistics operations to meet the evolving needs of children and families worldwide. These range from championing efforts to bring new products to market to harnessing…, Supply Annual Report 2019 Scaling Up for Impact Students smile at the camera in front of their school in the village of Tamroro, in the centre of Niger UNICEF Supply Annual Report 20192 3SCALING UP FOR IMPACT WORKING TOGETHER The UNICEF Supply Community behind our results 42 Supply Community testimonials 44 Strategic collaboration 46 Supply…

Since 2008, UNFPA and UNICEF have been implementing the Joint Programme to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Drawing on best practices and lessons learned, Phase III will build on the Joint Programme’s momentum in galvanizing a global movement to end FGM by intensifying efforts and increasing resources to address the growing number of…

This factsheet presents the Global Programme’s experiences in and plans for addressing child marriage in humanitarian settings in collaboration with development and humanitarian partners. The factsheet is based largely on the discussions and presentations from a consultation on child marriage in humanitarian settings organized by the Global…

GENEVA, 26 June 2020 – “Our latest data show the number of children below five years old suffering from life threatening malnutrition has risen from 690,000 in January to an estimated 780,000 in May. This 13% increase over this short period of time is incredibly alarming. Children suffering from severe acute malnutrition – especially those with…

NEW YORK/GENEVA, 26 June 2020 – “As the world struggles to cope with a new disease, one of the most effective tools to prevent its spread is also one of the most basic. Hand hygiene has never been more critical, not only to combat COVID-19, but to prevent a range of other infections. Yet, nearly six months since the onset of the pandemic, the most…

Three billion people – 40 per cent of the world’s population – do not have a place in their homes to wash their hands with water and soap. Three quarters of those who lack access to water and soap live in the world’s poorest countries and are amongst the most vulnerable: children and families living in informal settlements, migrant and refugee…, HAND HYGIENE FOR ALL © U N IC E F/U N I331535/Ilako 2 Hand Hygiene for All Three billion people – 40 per cent of the world’s population – do not have a place in their homes to wash their hands with water and soap. Three quarters of those who lack access to water and soap live in the world’s poorest countries and are amongst the most vulnerable:…

NEW YORK/COPENHAGEN, 26 June 2020 – With the COVID-19 pandemic upending the lives of millions of children around the world, UNICEF is delivering life-saving supplies despite unprecedented transport and logistical constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From supply shortages to transport constraints, COVID-19 has brought enormous challenges…