Intro, It's  World Children’s Day  and kids are taking over and turning the world blue in support of child rights. This year is extra special as we celebrate 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – 30 years of child rights.  A time to celebrate and a time to demand action. It's time for every child, to have every right., Highlights, Child rights have no expiration date. As we mark 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, let's also look ahead to the next 30 years and commit to redoubling our efforts to ensure we leave no child behind. #ChildRights #WorldChildrensDay pic.twitter.com/I0V6T3R27C — Henrietta H. Fore (@unicefchief) November 20, 2019 Children around…, Irish #KidsTakeOver of Taoiseach's office, Kids taking over, "It's about our lives and our future. We want to be heard and taken seriously." #KidsTakeOver at Bellevue Palace: Today, 13 children and youth talked with Federal President Steinmeier and patroness Elke Büdenbender about #ChildRights . Happy #WorldChildrensDay from #Berlin ! pic.twitter.com/6m4dwXwhRN — UNICEF Deutschland (@UNICEFgermany) November…, Sudan: #IHaveTheRight, Turning the world blue, Across Europe & Central Asia iconic landmarks have gone blue in a symbolic stand for children’s rights. #Bucharest #Tbilisi #NurSultan #Skopje #WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild , Every Right pic.twitter.com/0km8uZbEKc — UNICEF Europe C.Asia (@UNICEF_ECA) November 21, 2019 The #Acropolis in Athens has gone blue to mark #WorldChildrensDay &…, #WorldChildrensDay song from Nigeria, Action for child rights, The First Lady of Ghana, H.E. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, shares a message with children in #Ghana as we celebrate #WorldChildrensDay and #CRC30 . #ForEveryChild , every right. pic.twitter.com/Kq1Joih9PG — UNICEF Ghana (@UNICEFGhana) November 20, 2019 President signs bills on Child Rights Protection and Juvenile Justice into law https://t.co/rms28fcxO4 —…, Dedicated to every child "This is Your Day" by SM Entertainment, UNICEF ambassadors speak up for children's rights, Happy #WorldChildrensDay ! Today marks 30 years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health & cultural rights of children. I’m proud to celebrate w/ @UNICEF & support young voices to speak up pic.twitter.com/djHyIorp7e — Danny Glover (@mrdannyglover)…, Costa Rica celebrates 30 years of child rights, Friends of UNICEF celebrate World Children's Day, Today, on the occasion of #WorldChildrensDay and in collaboration with @Beko and @UNICEF , we encourage children to have healthy eating habits and active lifestyles ⛹️‍♀️⛹🍊🥦 #EatLikeAPro https://t.co/Q49mcPNuJo pic.twitter.com/2diiLr2UCn — Barça Foundation (@FundacioFCB) November 20, 2019 We are celebrating #WorldChildrensDay with #mobile…

NEW YORK/ Basværd, 20 November 2019 – Novo Nordisk and UNICEF announced a new partnership today to help prevent childhood overweight and obesity worldwide with an initial focus on interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean. Under this partnership the United Nations children’s agency and the global healthcare company will combine efforts to…

In commemoration of three significant milestones in 2019 – the 30th anniversaries of both the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the founding of UNICEF’s Office of Research at Innocenti, and the 600th anniversary of the founding of the Ospedale Degli Innocenti, UNICEF's host institution in Florence, Italy – UNICEF Innocenti has produced a…, For every child, answers 30 years of research for children at UNICEF Innocenti UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Via degli Alfani, 58 50121 Florence, Italy Tel: (+39) 055 20 330 Fax: (+39) 055 2033 220 florence@unicef.org www.unicef-irc.org twitter: @UNICEFInnocenti facebook.com/UnicefOfficeofResearchInnocenti UNICEF Office of Research –…

NEW YORK/PANAMA, 20 November 2019 – UNICEF has today launched Right Runner, a fast-paced mobile game application to inspire, inform and empower children and young people on their rights. The first-of-its-kind game commemorates today’s World Children’s Day and 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child – the most widely ratified human…

This technical note reflects UNICEF’s response to the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to child survival, growth and development. It identifies UNICEF’s AMR-specific and AMR-sensitive actions in reducing infections, promoting access to and optimal use of antimicrobials, and increasing AMR awareness and understanding. This…

NEW YORK, 20 November 2019 – UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown will headline a global summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York where they will join children and young people in demanding action to protect and promote child rights. The UNICEF summit is part of celebrations marking World Children’s Day…

Challenge, Local governments play a key role providing essential services to children. Whether in urban or rural settings, they help connect girls and boys to nutritious food, safe water, quality education, sanitation, and other services that reduce the burden of poverty. Yet, in many countries, local governments are not fully equipped to meet children’s…, Resources, A Local Governance Approach to Programming UNICEF’s Engagements in Decentralization and Local Governance, 2011–2015 Child Participation in Local Governance: Case Studies from UNICEF Country Offices Child Participation in Local Governance: A UNICEF Guidance Note UNICEF Social Accountability: Case Studies UNICEF Engagement in Social Accountability: …, UNICEF’s response, UNICEF works with local governments and communities in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions for governance challenges. We help policymakers meet children’s needs by: Generating geographically disaggregated data that show how children in various communities are faring in health, education and other areas. Ensuring local government…

Challenges, Too often, public resources don’t reach the children most in need. In some places, policymakers fail to allocate the funds necessary for children to grow and learn in a safe, healthy environment. In others, public finances may not be well managed, reducing the quality or accessibility of health care, education and other services. Global evidence…, Resources, UNICEF’s Engagements in Influencing Domestic Public Finance for Children: A Global Programme Framework UNICEF’s Work in Public Finance for Children: Factsheet Global Resource Guide on Public Finance for Children in Early Childhood Development Choosing Public Expenditure Analytical Tools for Use in the WASH Sector Child-Focused Public Expenditure…, UNICEF’s response, UNICEF works to tackle challenges in public financial management so that all children, especially the most vulnerable, get a fair chance in life. We partner with governments and financial decision makers to influence and support the mobilization, allocation and utilization of domestic public financial resources. Our efforts: Ensure child-related…

Intro text, Meet the newest UNICEF Youth Ambassadors and Advocates: global stars and leaders in entertainment, government, sport and business who are rallying for children in support of their rights. , Papua New Guinea: Leoshina Mercedes Kariha, 19, Miss Papua New Guinea and Miss Pacific Islands, 2018 and UNICEF Youth Advocate Leoshina Mercedes Kariha Leoshina Mercedes Kariha In 2018, Leoshina Kariha became the youngest contestant to win the Miss Papua New Guinea and Miss Pacific Islands crown. As a contestant, she supported the Green Turtle Project to protect sea turtles in Papua New Guinea’…, Mexico: Vázquez Sounds, Music band and UNICEF Youth Advocates Vasquez Sounds UNICEF Vasquez Sounds UNICEF Vázquez Sounds (also known as V-Sounds) is a Mexican musical band formed by siblings Ángela (18, vocals), Gustavo (21, drums) and Abelardo (23, guitar).  They started their career back in 2011 with the release of their cover of 'Rolling in the Deep' on YouTube. The…, Sudan: Manara Asad, 24, Entrepreneur, activist and UNICEF Youth Advocate Manara Asad Manara Asad Manara Asad is an entrepreneur and activist from Sudan’s North Darfur state. In April 2019, Manara was announced as one of five winners of the global Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge, which ensures young people are equipped with important skills to live up to their…, Norway: Penelope Lea, 15, Climate activist and UNICEF Youth Ambassador Penelope Lea, Norway Penelope Lea-UNICEF Norway Penelope Lea is the first climate and environmental activist ever elected as a UNICEF Norway Ambassador.  At the age of 11, Penelope was elected to the Board of Environmental Agents in Oslo, and chaired the Children’s Climate Panel. She has held appeals in…, Timor-Leste: Maria Vitória “Marvi” da Costa Borges, 18, Singer and UNICEF Youth Advocate Marvi, Timor-Leste Marvi-UNICEF Timor-Leste UNICEF Timor-Leste’s Youth Advocate, Maria Vitória da Costa Borges, popularly known as Marvi, is one of Timor-Leste’s top singers nationally and globally. She has always loved singing, and in 2006 took part in a talent competition organized by UNICEF for thousands of…, Peru: Francisca Aronsson, Actress and UNICEF Youth Ambassador Francisca Aronsson Francisca Aronsson Francisca Aronsson is a Swedish-Peruvian actress and advocate. She started acting and modeling at the age of 8, appearing in theatre, television and cinema.  Like all young people, Francisca has many dreams, and one of them is to live in a Peru where all girls have the…, Peru: Júnior Javier Béjar Roca, Actor and UNICEF Youth Ambassador Junior Bejar Roca Junior Bejar Roca Júnior Javier Béjar Roca was born on 3 November 1999 in Los Morochucos, a small town in the Peruvian Andes. At age 15, Júnior starred in Álvaro Delgado-Aparicio's film Retablo, one of the most awarded Peruvian films of the last decade. The film was the official selection for…, Malaysia: Ismail Izzani, 19, Singer and UNICEF Youth Advocate Ismail Izzani Ismail Izzani UNICEF Malaysia Youth Advocate Ismail Izzani is a singer and songwriter who rose to fame at the age of 17 when his first single, ' Sabar ', went viral on YouTube. He is keen to use his large following to raise awareness on mental health issues affecting teenagers in Malaysia.

SUVA, 19 November2019: UNICEF is supporting the Government of Samoa to respond to a measles outbreak in the country. The Government of Samoa officially declared a state of emergency on 15 November 2019, four weeks into the continuing measles outbreak with more than 1000 suspected cases so far. The epidemic has claimed the lives of 14 children…