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04 September 2023

Nearly 70 per cent of young people believe their actions can improve climate policies – UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll

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Press release

17 August 2023

8 per cent of households in South Africa possess all 22 perceived necessities for a decent standard of living

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Press release

11 August 2023

Youth highlight life skills as most useful for their job search – UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll

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News note

04 July 2023

Put children’s health and wellbeing first in the regulation of foodstuffs

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UNICEF’s Chief of Health and Nutrition washes her hands at a UNICEF installed handwashing station at the entrance to Kanana cholera field hospital in Gauteng province.

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13 June 2023

Climate resilient solutions to protect and improve water, sanitation, and sustainable energy services top agenda at South Africa – China dialogue

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Reflecting on progress towards tackling period poverty in SA

Op-Ed in Daily Maverick by Dr Nontsikelelo Manzini-Matebula and Dr Andile Dube, UNICEF Education Manager

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Press release

01 September 2023

Children in 98 per cent of African countries at high or extremely high risk of the impacts of climate change: UNICEF

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News note

30 May 2023

UNICEF Geneva Palais Briefing note on the impact of flooding in Somalia on children and families and UNICEF’s response

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News note

22 May 2023

Horn of Africa: Over 7 million children under the age of 5 remain malnourished across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia

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News note

25 April 2023

UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note: Triple impact of cyclone, cholera and flooding threatening survival and well-being of children in Mozambique

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Global news

Press release

17 September 2023

Two-thirds of global goals for children’s rights and well-being off-pace to meet 2030 target - UNICEF

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14 September 2023

Nearly 300,000 children affected in Libya after Storm Daniel devastates entire communities - UNICEF

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11 September 2023

Children bearing brunt of stalled progress on extreme poverty reduction worldwide

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News note

11 September 2023

At least 100,000 children affected by Morocco earthquake

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Remarks

16 November 2022

Welcoming remarks by the UNICEF South Africa Representative, Christine Muhigana at the Midterm Budget Policy Statement 2022: A Reflection

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Remarks

16 November 2022

Remarks by UNICEF South Africa Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the roundtable discussion on improving mental health and psychosocial support for adolescents and young people in South Africa

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Remarks

19 October 2022

Remarks by Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the reopening of rebuilt Siphosihle Primary School, Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal

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Remarks

25 April 2022

Remarks by Ms. Christine Muhigana, UNICEF South Africa Representative at the Africa Vaccination Week Commemoration, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

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Welcome to the UNICEF South Africa press centre where you can access our latest news and information.

Latest press releases

Nearly 70 per cent of young people believe their actions can improve climate policies – UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll

Reflecting on progress towards tackling period poverty in SA

Media contacts

To arrange an interview with one of our experts or request more information contact:

To receive electronic press releases and media advisories from us:

Multimedia content

News and updates from the region

Children in 98 per cent of African countries at high or extremely high risk of the impacts of climate change: UNICEF

UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note: Triple impact of cyclone, cholera and flooding threatening survival and well-being of children in Mozambique

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Remarks

Welcoming remarks by the UNICEF South Africa Representative, Christine Muhigana at the Midterm Budget Policy Statement 2022: A Reflection

Remarks by UNICEF South Africa Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the roundtable discussion on improving mental health and psychosocial support for adolescents and young people in South Africa

Remarks by Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the reopening of rebuilt Siphosihle Primary School, Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal

Remarks by Ms. Christine Muhigana, UNICEF South Africa Representative at the Africa Vaccination Week Commemoration, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

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Welcome to the UNICEF South Africa press centre where you can access our latest news and information.

Nearly 70 per cent of young people believe their actions can improve climate policies – UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll

Reflecting on progress towards tackling period poverty in SA

Children in 98 per cent of African countries at high or extremely high risk of the impacts of climate change: UNICEF

UNICEF Geneva Palais briefing note: Triple impact of cyclone, cholera and flooding threatening survival and well-being of children in Mozambique

Welcoming remarks by the UNICEF South Africa Representative, Christine Muhigana at the Midterm Budget Policy Statement 2022: A Reflection

Remarks by UNICEF South Africa Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the roundtable discussion on improving mental health and psychosocial support for adolescents and young people in South Africa

Remarks by Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the reopening of rebuilt Siphosihle Primary School, Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal

Remarks by Ms. Christine Muhigana, UNICEF South Africa Representative at the Africa Vaccination Week Commemoration, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga

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