NEW YORK/GENEVA, 12 June 2020 – Millions more children risk being pushed into child labour as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, which could lead to the first rise in child labour after 20 years of progress, according to a new brief from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNICEF. According to COVID-19 and child labour: A time of crisis…

Even with the unprecedented challenges created by COVID-19 , it’s important that children understand how they can have a positive impact in the world and to talk with them about what they can do to help protect and shape the planet’s future. The Sustainable Development Goals – also known simply as the Global Goals – provide a blueprint for…, Watch the World’s Largest Lesson:

NEW YORK, 10 June 2020 – World’s Largest Lesson, in partnership with UNICEF and with the support of UNESCO, today announces World’s Largest Lesson Live. This 35-minute educational show will premiere on YouTube on the 16 June 2020 at 11am EST / 4pm BST. It brings together experts and young people in conversation to reflect on the past few months…

Contact tracers have played an important part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19

This document presents a summary of joint activities between UNICEF and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) to promote children’s rights as part of the Network on Children’s Rights in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The network was established in 2017 to facilitate dialogue between leading garment and footwear brands, manufacturers and civil…, NETWORK ON CHILDREN’S RIGHTS IN THE GARMENT & FOOTWEAR SECTOR Summary Report (2017–2019) 1 Network on Children’s Rights in the Garment & Footwear Sector: Summary Report (2017–2019) © HANS FREDRIK ASBJØRNSEN Foreword Norges Bank Investment Management manages the assets of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global. Our mission is to…

Globally, more than 60 million workers are employed in the garment and footwear sector. Many of them are parents and caregivers who support families. UNICEF estimates that more than 100 million children are affected in the garment and footwear supply chain globally – as workers, children of working parents, and community members near farms and…, Children’s Rights in the Garment and Footwear Supply Chain A Practical Tool for Integrating Children’s Rights into Responsible Sourcing Frameworks JUNE 2020 http://unicef.org https://www.articleoneadvisors.com/ Acknowledgements This publication was developed as part of the Network on Children’s Rights in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The…

GENEVA, 10 June 2020 – A new guidance released today by UNICEF and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) will help clothing and footwear companies better address children’s rights in their global supply chains. Released ahead of World Day Against Child Labour, the guidance tool is the result of a partnership between UNICEF and NBIM, which…

This tool equips investors to understand the risk their investments are exposed to as a result of gender-based violence and to incorporate that risk assessment into due diligence process.   Due diligence is a standard process that all investors undertake when deciding whether and how to invest in a company. This tool is designed to align with…

UNICEF is supporting the development of self-instructional materials to help children keep learning during the pandemic

UNICEF is installing hand washing stations in informal settlements to help prevent the spread of COVID-19