Intro, Resources to UNICEF’s programmes come from the voluntary contributions of governments, intergovernmental organizations, foundations, the private sector and individuals. UNICEF relies on this mixture of robust funding sources to uphold our mission of realizing the rights of every child, especially the most vulnerable. Guided by the Sustainable…, UNICEF income by type of resource partner, 2014-2019, UNICEF income 1 by type of resource partner, 2014–2019, In 2019, UNICEF’s total income was US$6.4 billion. The  public sector  contributed the largest share: US$4.74 billion from government, inter-governmental and inter-organizational partners, as well as Global Programme Partnerships. Our top three resource partners in 2019 (by contributions received 2 ) were the Governments of the United States of…, Results for children, 1 Figures are based on "income," which here represents contributions received from the public sector and revenue from the private sector. 2 "Contributions received" are cash and contributions in kind received from resource partners within a calendar year.

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…

Intro, Thematic Funding consists of pooled funds softly earmarked by partners to support UNICEF’s  strategic plan . Resource partners can decide to allocate thematic funds to health; HIV and AIDS; nutrition; education; child protection; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); safe and clean environments; social protection; gender equality or humanitarian…, Results for children, Results for children, In 2019, Thematic Funding helped:, Thematic contributions by sector, 2019, Top 10 donors to thematic funding, 2019,  Rank Resource partner Total US$, millions        1 Norway 75.3       2 Sweden 44.1       3  Germany National Committee 36.0       4 Netherlands 28.6       5  Denmark 22.2       6 United States of America National Committee 20.6       7 United Kingdom National Committee 13.5       8 Norway National Committee 10.5       9 Japan National Committee 9…, Results for children

Intro, Regular Resources are unearmarked contributions from partners given without restriction so that UNICEF can allocate them as needed. These resources form the bedrock of UNICEF’s development and humanitarian work, as well as our organizational operations at the global, regional and local levels. Regular Resources deliver wide-reaching benefits to…, Results for children, Results for children, In 2019, Regular Resources supported:, Allocation of Regular Resources, Every year, Regular Resources are allocated to the more than 190 countries and territories where UNICEF works. While most of this funding goes directly to life-saving programmes for children, the balance supports the organization’s operations. Regular Resource funding is allocated to UNICEF country offices based on national child progress…, Top 10 donors to Regular Resources, 2019, Rank 2 Resource partner Total US$, millions       1 Japan National Committee 118       2 United States of America  113       3 Republic of Korea National Committee  74       4  Germany 67       5 Spain National Committee 64       6 Sweden 63       7 United Kingdom 51.9       8 France National Committee 51.6       9 Norway 51.5      10 Germany…, More from UNICEF, 1 Figures are based on "income," which here represents contributions received from the public sector (see footnote 2) and revenue from the private sector. Revenue is recognized in full, including for multi-year contributions, at the time the agreement is signed with the partner. 2 Rankings are by "contributions received," which are cash and…

Intro, UNICEF partners closely with other United Nations (UN) entities to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential. Together, we coordinate programming and integrate operations to collectively achieve the  Sustainable Development Goals . Pooled funds – contributed by multiple donors and often earmarked for specific activities – strengthen…, Contributions received through inter-organizational arrangements, 2014–2019, Contributions received 1 through inter-organizational arrangements, 2  2014–2019, Results for children, 1 Contributions received, excluding refunds. 2 Inter-organizational arrangements include, among others, contributions received through FAO, ILO, IOM, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNOCHA, UNOPS, UNTFHS, UN Women, WFP, WHO, as well as UN Joint Programmes where UNICEF is the Administrative Agent.

NEW YORK, 2 March 2020 – The widespread lack of quality data on millions of displaced and migrant children is compounding the serious risks they face, a coalition of international organizations announced today in New York during the launch of the International Data Alliance on Children on the Move. The Alliance – led by UNICEF, IOM, UNHCR (the UN…

Intro, Other Resources (regular) are contributions earmarked by UNICEF donors for specific purposes, including for a country, geographic area, theme, project, sector or any other category agreed upon by UNICEF and the donor. Reserved for non-emergency programmes and UNICEF strategic priorities, these funds give donors greater involvement in programming,…, Top 10 donors to Other Resources (regular), 2019, Rank 2 Resource partner Total US$, millions       1 World Bank Group 384       2  Germany 282       3 United States of America National Committee 242       4  European Commission 224       5 United Kingdom 198       6 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance 160       7 Netherlands 102       8 Norway 94       9 United States 89      10 Canada 79, Results for children, 1 Figures are based on "income," which here represents contributions received from the public sector (see footnote 2) and revenue from the private sector. Revenue is recognized in full, including for multi-year contributions, at the time the agreement is signed with the partner. 2 Rankings are by "contributions received," which are cash and…

Intro, Before, during and after humanitarian emergencies, UNICEF is on the ground, bringing life-saving help and hope to children and their families. Other Resources (emergency) are funds earmarked for specific emergency response needs and projections. With support from partners, we mobilize resources to protect children across the world, even in the…, Infographic, UNICEF’s humanitarian response, In 2019, UNICEF and partners responded to 281 humanitarian emergencies in 96 countries by:, New section title, In 2019, UNICEF focused on improving the speed of our emergency response. Some of the major humanitarian crises we responded to that year occurred in: Syria: Nearly 7,500 girls and boys were reached with an innovative humanitarian cash-transfer programme for children with disabilities, with a total of 15,000 supported since the project began in …, Top 10 donors to Other Resources (emergency), 2019, Rank 3 Resource partner Total US$, millions       1 United States 541       2 Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) 271       3 United Kingdom 244       4  European Commission 157       5 Germany 116       6 Saudi Arabia  66.2       7 Japan  66       8 United Arab Emirates  56       9 Sweden  48      10 Norway  43, Results for children, 1 Figures are based on "income," which here represents contributions received from the public sector (see footnote 3) and revenue from the private sector. Revenue is recognized in full, including for multi-year contributions, at the time the agreement is signed with the partner. 2 Contributions received from the Office for the Coordination of…

NEW YORK / GENEVA, 1 March 2020 – UN Humanitarian Chief Mark Lowcock today released US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help fund global efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus. The announcement came as the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to "very high" – its top level…

Around the world, young people have redefined civil engagement to be much more inclusive of digitally mediated forms of interaction. Digital civic engagement by youth can include digital instances of more conventional hallmarks of civic engagement, such as reading and circulating news, writing emails to an elected representative or community…, Digital civic engagement by young people RAPID ANALYSIS February 2020 UNICEF Office of Global Insight and Policy Alexander Cho, Ph.D., University of California Jasmina Byrne and Zoë Pelter, UNICEF 3 4 5 6 9 11 15 20 21 23 Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank Sangita Shresthova for her review and suggestions on a draft of this paper.…