DAMASCUS/CAIRO/AMMAN/NEW YORK/ROME, 5 March 2020 – It is now more urgent than ever to end the violence in Syria and to improve access across the country, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore and World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley said today. Wrapping up a two-day visit to the country, the two agency chiefs also stressed the…

MEXICO CITY, Mexico – Weekdays start early, around 5:30 a.m. for Alicia and Ricky. They live in Xochimilco, a southern neighbourhood of Mexico City. Alicia prepares breakfast for her 10-year-old boy, Ricky, which includes a fruit smoothie and a sandwich. She tries to make this meal as healthy as possible because they won’t find as many nutritious…

For over 70 years, UNICEF has attracted generations of talented, committed women and men around the globe to serve the needs of children and young people. Like any large, decentralized organization, our culture must reflect our mission. There is no separation.  Learn about UNICEF's journey to build a more ethical, inclusive and empowering…

In 1995, the global community adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action with the vision of improving the rights of women and girls. The analysis presented in this report demonstrates that while girls' lives are better today than they were 25 years ago, the gains are uneven across all regions. The report calls on global, national and…, Foreword 1 A New Era for Girls Taking stock of 25 years of progress Acknowledgements The preparation of this report was initiated and coordinated by the Gender Section, Programme Division, UNICEF. Lauren Pandolfelli and Kusum Kali Pal, Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring, were responsible for data analysis and interpretation of…

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This report evaluates the quality, implementation and results of UNICEF’s two successive Gender Action Plans (GAPs) during the period 2014–2019. Download file (PDF, 1,52 MB)

The ACT Framework measures and tracks changes in social norms in relation to female genital mutilation. It includes a menu of tested mixed-method tools and indicators that is accessible and practical for programme planners and is adaptable to the local context. Download file (PDF, 2,72 MB)

NEW YORK, 4 March 2020 – More girls are going to school and staying in school than ever before, but remarkable gains in education have made little headway in helping shape a more equal, less violent environment for girls, UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women warned today in a new report. The report, released ahead of the 64 th session of the…

GENEVA, 3 March 2020 – “The reported death of a child, among nearly 50 people aboard a boat which capsized off the Greek island of Lesvos yesterday, is a tragic reminder about the harrowing journeys being undertaken by the youngest refugees and migrants seeking safety in Europe. “Whether at sea, at border crossings or in the conflict-affected…

The challenge, Girls and boys see gender inequality in their homes and communities every day – in textbooks, in the media and among the adults who care for them. Parents may assume unequal responsibility for household work, with mothers bearing the brunt of caregiving and chores. The majority of low-skilled and underpaid community health workers who attend to…, What progress has been made for girls and young women?, Despite major hurdles that still deny them equal rights, girls refuse to limit their ambitions. Since the signing of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995 – the most comprehensive policy agenda for gender equality – the world has seen uneven progress. More and more girls are attending and completing school, and fewer are getting…, Resources, A new era for girls: Taking stock of 25 years of progress Investing in the pathways to employment Gender equality data GirlForce: Skills, education and training for girls now Gender equality: Global annual results report 2018 Harnessing the power of data for girls: Taking stock and looking ahead to 2030 UNICEF Gender Action Plan 2018–2021 Gender-…, What is UNICEF doing to promote gender equality?, Reducing inequality strengthens economies and builds stable, resilient societies that give all individuals – including boys and men – the opportunity to fulfil their potential. UNICEF builds partnerships across the global community to accelerate gender equality. In all areas of our work, we integrate strategies that address gender-specific…