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South Asia

Bangladesh. A Rohingya child washes her hands.
Link
08/03/2020
Rohingya children become hygiene promotion ambassadors
Children are learning how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 through stories and songs
Georgia. A girl talks with her brother.
Press release
07/29/2020
A third of the world’s children poisoned by lead, new groundbreaking analysis says
UNICEF and Pure Earth call for urgent action to abolish dangerous practices including the informal recycling of lead acid batteries
Bangladesh. A refugee listens to a radio.
Link
07/24/2020
Radio listener clubs empowering young people
Rohingya refugees are learning more about a range of issues, including COVID-19
Floods in Bangladesh
Press release
07/23/2020
Millions of children affected by devastating flooding in South Asia, with many more at risk as COVID-19 brings further challenges
Bhutan. A recently built handwashing station.
Link
07/21/2020
Helping students return to school safely in Bhutan
New handwashing facilities have been created to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Afghanistan. A health worker checks on a small child at a hospital.
Link
07/06/2020
In Afghanistan, COVID-19 deepens malnutrition crisis
The pandemic is exacerbating the challenges facing the country's most vulnerable children
Bangladesh. A man stands with a teenager.
Article
06/29/2020
In Bangladesh, virtual courts ease COVID-19 risk
Virtual courts are helping expedite the release of young people from overcrowded detention centres
South Asia. A child looks at the camera.
Report
06/23/2020
Lives upended by COVID-19 in South Asia
How the coronavirus threatens the futures of 600 million South Asian children
Naina Patel with her daughter at Mamta Diwas at Chanota Fadia, AW Baria, Gujarat as routine immunisations and checkups resume post-COVID-19 lockdown
Press release
06/23/2020
Urgent action needed to safeguard futures of 600 million South Asian children threatened by COVID-19: UNICEF
Cash transfers and other measures can prevent families slipping into poverty
Bhutan. A girl sits in her home.
Link
06/18/2020
In Bhutan, learning continues no matter where students live
Teachers are visiting remote villages to ensure even children with limited digital access can still learn