As global poverty rises as the result of the pandemic, so too will the prevalence of child labour

NEW YORK, 28 May 2020 - "We are increasingly alarmed about the situation in Yemen. "COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the country already experiencing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, driven by an unabated conflict. But we are ready to stay and deliver life-saving assistance to those who need it. "Against a backdrop of mounting…

NEW YORK, 28 May 2020 – “COVID-19 is a crisis in nearly every country, but very few countries face a more terrifying impact than Yemen. “Violence and instability are a daily reality in Yemen. Schools and hospitals have come under attack. Food and water systems are barely functional. The economy is in free-fall. “Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic…

TEHRAN, 28 May 2020- “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Romina Ashrafi, a 14-year old Iranian girl, at the hands of her father. “At a time when families all over the world are staying home to protect themselves from COVID-19, it’s particularly devastating that a child loses her life in such a brutal act of violence. “Nothing justifies…

This theory of change outlines the focus and goals of Phase II of the Global Programme (2020-2023), based on learnings from programming and evidence from Phase I and beyond. Options English French Spanish Download file (PDF, 50,04 KB) (PDF, 770,97 KB) (PDF, 816,38 KB)

This report outlines the focus and goals of Phase II of the Global Programme (2020-2023), based on learnings from programming and evidence from Phase I and beyond. Options English French Download file (PDF, 3,55 MB) (PDF, 2,32 MB)

This technical note provides the analysis process used by Save the Children and UNICEF to calculate the number of additional children that could be pushed into household poverty by the end of the year due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Download file (PDF, 593,11 KB)

Despite efforts to stop the harmful promotion of breast-milk substitutes, countries are still falling short in protecting parents from misleading information. The report, produced by WHO, UNICEF and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), provides an update on the status of implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breast-…, Marketing of Breast‑milk Substitutes: National Implementation of the International Code — STATUS REPORT 2020 — Marketing of Breast‑milk Substitutes: National Implementation of the International Code — STATUS REPORT 2020 — Marketing of breast-milk substitutes: national implementation of the international code, status report 2020 ISBN 978-92-4-…

Family boxes for learning and play are supporting vulnerable families during the COVID-19 pandemic

As schools shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children with disabilities are facing new challenges to accessing education