UNICEF is supporting health workers in rural areas during the COVID-19 pandemic

UNICEF delivers pioneering initiative to provide home education in a remote part of Bangladesh

GENEVA, 14 August 2020 – “UNICEF stands ready to support all actions that protect and promote the rights and well-being of Belarus’ children. “The release of numerous individuals, including minors, from detention is an important first step. Serious concerns remain over reports of excessive force used by police against protestors, in many cases…

UNICEF has procured over 100 million medical masks since January

GENEVA/NEW YORK, 14 August 2020 -  UNICEF today announced an updated appeal to support children affected by the Beirut explosions. “The Beirut explosions have created additional trauma for the children of Lebanon who also have to cope with the impact of a steep economic crisis and a raging pandemic," said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore…

Enabling UNICEF to interpret and engage in our rapidly changing world

General public briefing: Expression of interest in supply of future vaccine

Text, < Back to UNICEF COVID-19 portal The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is upending life for families around the world. As schools and childcare centres close, many parents are finding themselves stuck at home for most of the day juggling childcare, full-time work and other competing responsibilities. Figuring out “What’s for dinner?” can…, 5 healthy eating tips , 1. Keep up fruit and vegetable intake Purchasing, storing and cooking fresh vegetables can be challenging in a lockdown, especially when parents are advised to limit trips outside of the home. But wherever possible, it’s important to ensure children are still getting plenty of fruit and vegetables in their diet. Whenever it is possible to get hold…, Coronavirus tips, Food hygiene tips during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, While at present there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with the transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it may be possible that people can become infected by touching a surface or object contaminated by the virus and then touching their face. The higher risk though, comes from being in close contact with other…

Every year on 22 April, people come together for Earth Day to celebrate the planet and environmental protection. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak means celebrations will look very different from usual.     Scenes from previous years of millions of children and young people marching…

The WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) produces internationally comparable estimates of progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and is responsible for monitoring the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets related to WASH. This report presents updated national, regional and global estimates for drinking water,…, 1 SPECIAL FOCUS ON COVID-19 WHO/UNICEF JOINT MONITORING PROGRAMME FOR WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROGRESS ON DRINKING WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE IN SCHOOLS Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools Special focus on COVID-19 ISBN: 978-92-806-5142-3 © United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health…