Childrens rights

NEW YORK, 30 August 2022 ­-“Yet again, the re-escalation of indiscriminate violence in northern Ethiopia has robbed children of their lives. Recent shelling into villages in the Afar region, on the border of Tigray, over the last few days has killed children and left many others injured.  “Once again, UNICEF calls on all parties to agree to an…

NEW YORK, 26 August 2022 – “UNICEF strongly condemns the air strike in Mekelle, the capital city of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. The strike hit a kindergarten, killing several children, and injuring others. UNICEF calls on all parties to agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities. “Yet again, an escalation of violence in northern Ethiopia has…

Seventy-four years after UNICEF was established and 31 years since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the organization’s mission to promote the full attainment of the rights of all children is as urgent as ever.  The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2018-2021 is anchored in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and charts a course…, Icon representing poverty - child with an empty bowl GARR-icon-child-poverty-blue Icon representing poverty - child with an empty bowl GARR-icon-child-poverty-blue 1 in 6 children in the world is living in extreme poverty Icon representing 2 year old girl GARR-icon-2-year-old-girl-blue Icon representing 2 year old girl GARR-icon-2-year-old-girl-…, portrait-girl Public finance for children, Icon representing partnerships - two people shaking hands GARR-icon-partnerships-blue Icon representing partnerships - two people shaking hands GARR-icon-partnerships-blue In 137 UNICEF country offices as part of the COVID-19 response, UNICEF worked with governments, development partners and International Financial Institutions to protect and…, portrait-girl Strengthening social protection systems, Icon representing children - boy and girl holding hands GARR-icon-children-blue Icon representing children - boy and girl holding hands GARR-icon-children-blue Only 1 in 4 children currently has any access to a child or family benefit Nearly 133 million children in 95 countries were reached through UNICEF-supported cash transfer programmes 115…, girls-football-match Promoting positive gender norms and socialization, 94 UNICEF Country Programmes across all regions included concrete gender equality objectives 64 UNICEF Country Offices  carried out interventions to confront gender discriminatory roles and norms and promote positive gender socialization 3 million mothers, fathers and caregivers were reached across 94 countries  To promote positive gender norms…, big-sister-carry-younger-sister Supporting children with disabilities to reach their full potential, Icon representing children with disabilities - child in a wheelchair GARR-icon-children-with-disabilities-blue Icon representing children with disabilities - child in a wheelchair GARR-icon-children-with-disabilities-blue 4.8 million children with disabilities across 148 countries reached with UNICEF disability-inclusive development and…, young-women-outside Supporting adolescents to engage in shaping their future, Adolescent Participation and Civic Engagement Icon representing civic engagement - adolescent boy and girl GARR-icon-civic-engagement-initiatives-blue Icon representing civic engagement - adolescent boy and girl GARR-icon-civic-engagement-initiatives-blue 19,500,000 adolescents (54 per cent girls) engaged in UNICEF programmes across 125 countries…, girl-hugging-globe Looking forward, Looking ahead, UNICEF is sharpening the focus of this Goal Area with a focus on reducing child poverty, revamping and reaffirming our focus on public finance for an inclusive recovery, and expanding access to inclusive social protection, including in humanitarian crises and fragile contexts. Strengthening social protection systems’ capacities to…,    With thanks, This report highlights the achievements made possible by the generous contributions of softly earmarked thematic funding received from various partners. UNICEF would like to express it's sincere appreciation for these contribution, Read more and support our work, June 2022, Global Annual Results Report 2021 GOAL AREA 5 Every child has an equitable chance in life Cover image: UNICEF/UNI388995/Mussapp As part of the response to COVID-19, UNICEF and the World Bank supported the Government of Guatemala with the design and implementation of Bono Familia, an unconditional emergency cash transfer programme to support the…

For over 75 years, UNICEF has been working tirelessly for child rights and for the well-being of every child. Whoever they are. Wherever they live. Since UNICEF was established, in the aftermath of World War II, we have been at the frontlines of humanitarian crises, armed conflict and natural disasters. Our on-the-ground expertise has reached more…, From the archives, 2021, See the full report, 2020, Responding to COVID-19 See the full report, 2019, For every child, reimagine See the full report, 2018, For every child, every right See the full report, 2017, See the full report, 2016, See the full report, 2015, See the full report, 2014, See the full report, 2013, See the full report, 2012, See the full report, 2011, See the full report, 2010, See the full report, 2009, See the full report, 2008, See the full report, 2007, See the full report, 2006, See the full report, 2005, See the full report, 2004, See the full report, 2003, See the full report, 2002, See the full report, 2001, See the full report, 2000, See the full report, 1999, See the full report, 1998, See the full report, 1997, See the full report, 1996, See the full report, 1995, See the full report, 1994, See the full report, 1993, See the full report, 1992, See the full report, 1991, See the full report, 1990, See the full report, 1989, See the full report, 1988, See the full report, 1987, See the full report, 1986, See the full report, 1985, See the full report, 1984, See the full report, 1983, See the full report, 1982, See the full report, 1981, See the full report, 1980, See the full report, 1979, See the full report, 1978, See the full report, 1977, See the full report, 1976, See the full report, 1975, See the full report, 1974, See the full report, 1973, See the full report, 1972, See the full report

The Executive Director of UNICEF works on behalf of the United Nations children's agency to help children around the world survive and thrive by advocating for and protecting their rights. They are appointed by the United Nations Secretary General. Below are profiles of all our Executive Directors since 1947., Maurice Pate Maurice Pate, 1947-1965, Maurice Pate (1894-1965) was UNICEF's first executive director. At the time of his joining, millions of children were suffering in the aftermath of World War II. Pate made it a condition of his service that UNICEF support those in vanquished as well as victorious countries. As a result, UNICEF helped distribute milk and other supplies to children…, Henry Labouisse Henry R. Labouisse, 1965-1979, American attorney and diplomat Henry R. Labouisse (1904 - 1987) brought extensive international service experience to UNICEF. The major conflicts and natural disasters of the late 1960s and 1970s would lead to an upsurge in UNICEF’s emergency relief operations. During this time, he guided UNICEF’s vision towards helping children and families in…, James Grant James P. Grant, 1980-1995, James P. Grant (1922 - 1995) was an energetic advocate for children and a visionary who insisted on strategic action and measurable results. He led UNICEF in a campaign to combat what he called a "global silent emergency," — the deaths of millions of children each year from easily preventable illnesses. Launched in 1983, this global initiative…, Carol Bellamy Carol Bellamy, 1995-2005, Carol Bellamy became UNICEF’s fourth Executive Director after a distinguished career that included the private sector and public office. Under Ms. Bellamy's leadership, UNICEF became a champion of global investment in children. During her tenure, Bellamy focused on five major priorities: immunizing every child; getting all girls and boys into…, Ann Veneman Ann M. Veneman, 2005-2010, Under Ann Veneman’s leadership, UNICEF launched initiatives to improve business practices, transparency and collaboration to ensure that the agency's programmes reached the most vulnerable and that its resources were utilized efficiently to protect, save and improve the lives of children around the world. These strategies included establishing a…, Anthony Lake Anthony Lake, 2010-2017, Anthony Lake came to serve as UNICEF’s sixth Executive Director with more than 45 years of public service experience. His career included foreign policy, national security, humanitarian and development issues at the most senior levels. His long-standing ties to UNICEF dated back to 1993, when he worked with UNICEF’s third Executive Director, James…, Henrietta Fore Henrietta H. Fore, 2018-2022, Henrietta H. Fore became UNICEF’s seventh director, having worked in economic development, education, health, humanitarian and disaster relief as a public servant, for more than four decades. She was the first woman to serve in the US Government as Administrator of the Agency for International Development (USAID), and Director of US Foreign…

NEW YORK, 11 December 2021 – Presidents, government ministers, senior United Nations leadership, UNICEF Ambassadors, partners, and children and young people gathered at events around the world to commemorate UNICEF’s 75 th anniversary this week. “Since its founding 75 years ago in the aftermath of World War II, UNICEF has been working for every…

NEW YORK, 9 December 2021 - "Secretary General Guterres, excellencies, distinguished guests, colleagues and friends of UNICEF … "UNICEF was founded in the aftermath of the Second World War, to save children’s lives and protect their rights. Tonight, we celebrate that for 75 years, UNICEF has delivered for children. From armed conflict, natural…

FLORENCE, 14 October 2021 – The UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival (UIFF) announced today the final selection of films for this year’s showing centred on the dynamic forces shaping children’s lives. The annual festival, which showcases quality cinema narratives of childhood from all parts of the world will be held in Florence from 21 to 24 October…

Children need diverse role models who can positively impact their perceptions of themselves, their own empowerment, and the world around them. Engaging business to promote positive representation through the marketing and advertising of products designed for children is a vital part of achieving equality and inclusion. This playbook, developed in…

Young people in Indonesia have a strong economic foundation on which to build their futures. However, the threat of natural disasters threatens the country’s long-term prosperity and the survival and full development of its nearly 46 million adolescent girls and boys. In response, UNICEF and government partners have stepped to the forefront of…

The goal of the integrated programme guide for ECD in emergencies is to guide the humanitarian community in designing a response that takes into account the needs of young children. This programme guide can be used in times of emergency preparedness, response, and early recovery, and for building resilience. It is designed for use by UNICEF…

This document provides a timely framework for articulating a vision, corresponding goals and indicators linked to the commitments made for ECD within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Strategic Plan (SP) (2018-2021). It also Identifies evidence-based multisectoral intervention packages, programmatic delivery platforms, contributions…