Document
02/26/2020
Global Programme Phase II Programme Document
https://www.unicef.org/documents/global-programme-phase-ii-programme-document
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 Programme document Results framework Theory of change Download file (PDF, 3,55 MB) (PDF, 105,95 KB) (PDF, 50,04 KB)
Press release
02/26/2020
15 child soldiers released in South Sudan
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/15-child-soldiers-released-south-sudan
JUBA, 26 FEBRUARY 2020 – Today, 15 children associated with armed forces and armed groups were released in South Sudan, UNICEF said. The boys ranging from 16 to 18 years of age were taken as prisoners of war during clashes in the northern parts of the country in 2019. Today marked the end of their imprisonment, their time in an armed group and the…
Document
02/25/2020
Harnessing the power of data for girls: Taking stock and looking ahead to 2030
https://www.unicef.org/documents/harnessing-power-data-girls-taking-stock-and-looking-ahead-2030
This report highlights the critical need of data to advance the well-being and empowerment of a large segment of the world population that is at risk of being left out: 1.1 billion girls. Download file (PDF, 8,54 MB)
Document
02/25/2020
Gender equality: Global annual results report 2018
https://www.unicef.org/documents/gender-equality-global-annual-results-report-2018
This report summarizes how UNICEF and its partners contributed to gender equality in 2018, and reviews the impact of these accomplishments on children and the communities where they live. Download file (PDF, 7,00 MB)
Document
02/25/2020
GirlForce: Skills, Education and Training for Girls Now
https://www.unicef.org/documents/girlforce-skills-education-and-training-girls-now
A generation of girls risks being left outside of the labour force or trapped in vulnerable or low quality employment, due to lack of skills, absence of quality jobs, and gendered expectations of their roles as caregivers. Download file (PDF, 10,31 MB)
Statement
02/25/2020
Remarks by Afshan Khan, UNICEF Regional Director, On behalf of Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/remarks-afshan-khan-unicef-regional-director-behalf-henrietta-fore-unicef-executive
Good afternoon. Thank you for this opportunity to address the council today. Children’s rights are human rights. Central not only to children’s futures…but to the future of their communities and countries…and to humanity itself.   Last year, UNICEF — and the children of the world — marked a special milestone for these rights: the 30 th anniversary…
Press release
02/19/2020
2.9 million people, including 1.6 million children, affected by one or more humanitarian crises in Niger, in 2020
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/29-million-people-including-16-million-children-affected-one-or-more-humanitarian
DIFFA (Niger), 19 February 2020 – Nearly 3 million people in Niger, more than half of whom are children, need humanitarian assistance amidst the risks posed by insecurity, malnutrition, recurrent disease epidemics, cyclical floods, droughts and displacement. UNICEF today called for increased attention to the plight of children and their families.…
Press release
02/19/2020
Remarks by UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore at the launch of the Lancet Commission
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/remarks-unicef-executive-director-henrietta-fore-launch-lancet-commission
On behalf of everyone at UNICEF, across more than 190 countries, thank you to our partners at WHO and the Lancet . The report we’re launching today is the result of MANY HANDS and MANY MINDS. TWO YEARS OF WORK by 40 child health experts from around the world, led so well by Helen Clark and Awa Coll-Seck. And together, we’re sounding a GLOBAL ALARM…
Press release
02/18/2020
World failing to provide children with a healthy life and a climate fit for their future: WHO-UNICEF-Lancet
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/world-failing-provide-children-healthy-life-and-climate-fit-their-future-who-unicef
NEW YORK/ LONDON/ GENEVA, 19 February: No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures, finds a landmark report released today by a Commission of over 40 child and adolescent health experts from around the world. The Commission was convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and The…
Article
02/18/2020
New life brings new hope in Viet Nam
https://www.unicef.org/stories/new-life-brings-new-hope-viet-nam
It is estimated that 47 newborns die every day in Viet Nam. Most are from preventable causes. Thirty years ago that number was more than twice as high. Much progress has been made and thousands of newborn lives have been saved as a result. There is still far to go. In some areas, such as Lai Chau in the north west and Kon Tum in the centre of the…